Why Choose Governors’ Camp

• Unbeatable location: Classic camp set along the Mara River—hippos grunting, birds calling, and wildlife on your doorstep.
• More time on safari, less time on the road: ~1-hour scenic flight from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport skips the long highway drive.
• Serious game viewing: Two–three guided game drives daily in custom 4x4s with open sides and expert naturalist driver-guides.
• Luxury under canvas: Spacious, en-suite tents with hot showers, flush toilets, and views to the river or open plains.
• Optional balloon safari: Drift over golden savannah at sunrise, then touch down to a champagne bush breakfast (pre-book; extra cost).

5-Day Sample Itinerary

Day 1 — Nairobi ✈ Masai Mara, First Game Drive

• Private transfer from your Nairobi hotel/JKIA to Wilson Airport.
• Board your scheduled bush flight over the Great Rift Valley to the Mara (typical flight ~45–60 min).
• Meet & greet at the airstrip and short game drive transfer into camp; settle in for lunch.
• Afternoon game drive tracking big cats and plains game; sundowners on return.
• Dinner and overnight at Governors’ Camp.

Day 2 — Dawn Patrol, Leisure, Afternoon Safari (Balloon Optional)

• Early morning game drive when predators are most active; breakfast back at camp.
• Pool/siesta time; browse the small camp shop or book a massage (if available).
• Afternoon game drive exploring a different sector of the reserve.
• Optional: Hot-air balloon flight (pre-dawn start; additional cost) with champagne bush breakfast.

Day 3 — Big Mara Day & Maasai Culture

• Extend your range with a long morning circuit or river sector (seasonal Migration views Jul–Oct).
• Optional (pay direct): Late-afternoon visit to a Maasai village for insights into traditions and daily life.
• Return for dinner beneath the stars.

Day 4 — Keep Exploring (Photographers’ Paradise)

• Another sunrise game drive focused on the species you’re still seeking—cheetah, rhino, or that perfect elephant-with-acacia shot.
• Leisurely lunch; golden-hour drive for dramatic light and landscapes.

Day 5 — Sunrise Drive, Mara ✈ Nairobi

• Final dawn game drive (time permitting) and breakfast.
• Airstrip transfer for your return flight to Nairobi (typical late-morning departure).
• Private transfer on arrival to your hotel or JKIA for onward travel.

Exact timings/routes depend on wildlife movements, weather, and flight schedules—your guide optimizes each day for sightings and light.

Good to Know

• Luggage: Strict 15 kg (33 lb) per person in soft bags for bush flights; excess cannot be guaranteed.
• Children & families: Families welcome; ballooning has age/height/weight restrictions.
• Seasons: Peak wildlife is year-round; Great Migration usually July–October (timing varies).
• Power & connectivity: 24-hour power in camp (charging available); mobile/data can be intermittent in the bush.
• Conservation: Kenya’s parks restrict single-use plastics—bring a refillable bottle.
• Health: The Mara is a malaria-risk area; consult your clinician about prevention well before travel.
• Payment & policy: A deposit confirms flights/space; balances due before travel. Standard cancellation terms apply (available at quotation).