Governors’ Camp Collection has been a pioneer in safaris for more than 40 years. When the group’s flagship, eponymous camp flapped back its canvas in the Masai Mara in 1972, it was Africa’s first luxury permanent tented camp. The idea grew out of the desire to offer guests the magical experience of staying in the bush, under canvas – an experience that had theretofore been available only to the ultra-wealthy.
Keeping the best traditions of the early days of safari, Governors’ gives guests the opportunity to live the authentic safari experience of being fully immersed in the wild. Establishing their properties in the heart of the best wildlife viewing areas of Kenya and Rwanda, and working closely with local communities, the camps offer unforgettable safari experiences that introduce travellers to the magnificent wildlife, unspoiled scenery and colourful people of these countries.
Being at the forefront of sustainable eco-tourism, Governors’ recognises that to conserve these unique wild areas of Africa, the local communities must benefit from tourism. Which is why the group works closely with the local people to help improve their standards of living, education and healthcare, while also seeking sustainable and innovative ways to help them meet their energy needs.
With this focus on conservation as well as more than four decades of safari industry experience, guests staying at any one of the Governors’ Camp Collection sites will be treated to the thrilling pleasures of some of the world’s most magnificent wildlife spectacles while helping to preserve the environment.
Since its inception in 1972, the group has grown to include four luxury camps, one farmhouse and a collection of cottages in Kenya, as well as a lodge on the slopes of the Virunga Volcanoes in Rwanda. Most of all, though, Governors’ is proud to offer travellers the chance to unwind and tune into the rhythms of the African bush at some of the top hotels in the world.
Governors’ Camp Collection safaris
Browse our recommended tours and safaris – all of which include a stay at a Governors’ Camp Collection camp – or simply contact one of our Africa Safari Experts for assistance with planning the perfect tailor-made solution.
Adventurer Uganda & Rwanda Gorilla Trek
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Cross Lake Mutanda by dugout canoe. Gorilla trekking in Bwindi & Volcanoes National Parks.
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East Africa's Gorillas, Safari & Beach
From $16,000 per person sharing
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Trek mountain gorillas and golden monkeys in Rwanda. Stay in an exclusive beach villa on Zanzibar.
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Rwanda Gorilla Encounter
From $11,745 per person sharing
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Trek to the Dian Fossey Research Camp. Search for mountain gorillas & golden monkeys.
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Fly-in Kenya's Lake Naivasha & Mara
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Optional hot-air balloon safari. Incredible scenery and wide variety of game.
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Governors’ Camp Collection accommodation
Governors began pioneering immersive and transformational safaris in 1972; they were the first operators to be permanently based inside the Masai Mara National Reserve. Since those early days, the portfolio has expanded to seven camps and lodges located in some of the best and most precious wildlife locations in East Africa.