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  • Location: Kenya, Masai Mara
  • Type of Accommodation: Tented Camp
  • Comfort Level: Mid-range

overview

Little Governor’s Camp is a secluded safari camp, accessible only by boat across the Mara River followed by a short scenic walk through the riverine forest. The 17 luxury tents are tucked beneath the foliage around a large watering hole that teems with wildlife.

Ideal for romantics who enjoy a bit of adventure, the camp offers a remote and authentic African experience. Start your days at dawn, to appreciate this magical time of day and set out on open vehicle game drives, guided walks or balloon safaris to explore the vast plains of the Masai Mara. Evenings are spent around the campfire, sharing stories and getting to know the other guests.

highlights

  • Fantastic Masai Mara game experience
  • Intimate & remote setting - reachable only by boat
  • Early morning game drives & balloon rides available
  • Wooden decks overlooking an active waterhole
  • Resident warthogs & elephants in camp
  • Possible to view the migration between July & October 

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Facilities

The private verandas of each tent offer a wonderful place to relax with a drink after a day of exploration. They offer incredible views of the waterhole and the variety of animals and birds that come here to drink.

General Facilities

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    Internet facilities
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    Laundry service
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    Wi-fi available
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    Bar

Dining

Meals at Little Governor’s are prepared by the talented chefs who are able to cater to all dietary needs. Breakfast is typically served in the outdoor dining area, where you can enjoy views of the marsh and perhaps be entertained by a wandering elephant as you tuck into warm delicacies, croissants and fresh fruit.

Lunch is also served in the outdoor dining area, and consists of a buffet of pastas, salads and delicious grills. The evening meal is an à la carte dinner served in the romantic, candle-lit dining tent and is followed by drinks around the crackling camp fire. For a truly memorable experience, request a bush dinner in the heart of the African wilderness.

Superior Tent

The 17 safari tents are located in a fringe of forest and positioned to offer wonderful views of both the waterhole and surrounding marsh.

Each tent is spacious and has a private veranda from which you can see the resident warthog and elephant as they come to drink. Tents are tastefully furnished to create a comfortable living space and each has a large bed and en suite bathroom with hot and cold running water.

Superior Tent AMENITIES

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    En-suite shower only
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    Outside area

Other Room Types

Little Governor’s Camp offers one Honeymoon Suite. Although it offers exactly the same amount of space and comfort as the other tents, it is positioned on the furthest end, ensuring the most beautiful views and maximum amount of privacy.

Activities

  • Birding
  • Bush dining
  • Cultural tour
  • Day tours
  • Game drives
  • Walking safaris
  • Hot air ballooning
 
  • dates rates from board basis
  • 01 Apr 2013 - 30 Jun 2013 $340 Full Board
  • 01 Jul 2013 - 31 Oct 2013 $605 Full Board
  • 01 Nov 2013 - 15 Dec 2013 $485 Full Board
  • 16 Dec 2013 - 31 Dec 2013 $605 Full Board

All rates are quoted per person sharing per night unless otherwise stipulated

Please note, additional room types are also available. Request a quote for rate detail

Pricing is meant as a guide only.

Go2Africa contracts rates that are significantly below accommodation general public rack rates. Due to contract confidentiality we are often not able to publish our best rate.

Contact us – via Request a Quote – for an accurate, market best rate.

All prices are subject to availability, change or increase without notice and seasonality.

Single supplements are often applicable. Options and rates vary from supplier to supplier.

Traveller Reviews

  • As for Little Governors we cannot fault it at all and so pleased we kept with our original thoughts. From top quality food, to a lovely clean and tidy tent, great service from all staff and a great location overlooking the watering hole. To have elephants, baboons, hippos and warthogs all walking through Little Governors (that's all we saw - I am sure there was more) was incredible. As you see we feel in love with it all.

    Gareth Copsey, September 2012

  • Everything you recommended was spot on. Flying not driving was a huge advantage. The Little Governors camp was fantastic. The staff was wonderful. Peter is a very warm and personable manager & made everyone feel welcome. Joseph our driver/guide was unbelievable at finding game and driving the muddy roads and fording the deep rivers as a result of the heavy rains. But that did not deter us a bit. The tents have everything you could ever want. Having so many animals in sight right outside the tent was magical. The food was good considering the conditions under which they have to prepare it. Thank you very much for your recommendations and expert advice.

    John Van Duzer, May 2012

  • The lodge was absolutely beautiful. One of my favorite parts about the lodge was crossing the Mara River to get to the lodge. The staff were very friendly. One day I was feeling sick, and the staff sent medicine and checked up on me later. The food was delicious - the best food i had during my 4 weeks in Kenya. They had a wide variety of food, all very tasty. The wildlife was amazing, despite not seeing the wildebeest crossing!

    Perla Amsili, October 2011

  • This was exactly what we had hoped for and the game watching was awe inspiring. We were able to see 4 of the Big 5 (missed the rhino) and usually were able to approach within 5 to 15 meters of our quarry. We saw a cheetah stalk and kill a Tommie right in front of our vehicle, no more than 15 meters away.

    Terence Chang, April 2008

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Maureen Stover

Maureen Stover

Africa Safari Expert

"This camp offers very comfortable tents & have everything you need in them! One of my favorite memories was crossing the Mara river in a small boat to get to the lodge for check-in."

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As for Little Governors we cannot fault it at all and so pleased we kept with our original thoughts. From top quality food, to a lovely clean and tidy tent, great service from all staff and a great location overlooking the watering hole. To have elephants, baboons, hippos and warthogs all walking through Little Governors (that's all we saw - I am sure there was more) was incredible. As you see we feel in love with it all.

Gareth Copsey, September 2012 >View more reviews