Maasai Mara, Kenya
Governors’ Camp
Established River Camp Right in the Action
Reputed to be the first tented camp in Africa, Governors’ Camp has a prime location in this mighty game reserve and a long history of authentic Mara safaris.
Sitting right on the Mara River on the edge of the Paradise Plain, where the best game is to be found, the camp is unfenced and animals do wander through, and it’s quite likely you will also come across the camp’s habituated warthog.
Being established since 1972, Governors’ has a long-standing reputation for delivering authentic and very comfortable safaris in the Masai Mara. Its collection of 37 tents all come with private verandahs and en-suite bathrooms. Meals are either al fresco buffet-style, or served in an atmospheric gaslamp lit dining tent. These and twice-daily game drives are included in your stay, with more diverse activities on offer should you like.
Highlights
Three daily game drives
Walking Safaris
Balloon safaris
Visit local Maasai villages
Day excursions to Lake Victoria
37 tents all with en suite bathroom facilities, flush toilet and hot water
Dining tent
Bar tent
Campfire
Souvenir shop
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Places to combine Governors’ Camp with
Namibia
Anderssons at Ongava offers an unforgettable Namibian safari experience imbued with Afro-Mediterranean elegance. This extraordinary lodge invites you to explore nature with unparalleled comfort and style. From the moment sunlight filters through the mopane bush, awakening the landscape, Anderssons promises a seamless blend of relaxation and adventure.
The lodge’s nine suites serve as a harmonious extension of the surrounding environment. Constructed with natural stone and warm wood elements, each suite is a sanctuary of tranquility, featuring climate-controlled interiors and expansive glass frontages that frame the wilderness. Step onto your private viewing deck, where a sweeping 180-degree panorama immerses you in the sights and sounds of Ongava Game Reserve. Wildlife viewing becomes a part of your daily routine as the animals roam freely here, often within view of your suite.
Central to the lodge is a bar and relaxation area that seamlessly integrates with the landscape, overlooking a vibrant waterhole. Here, you can gather in convivial surroundings, sipping cocktails while observing wildlife. Nearby, the Ongava Research Centre invites you to delve into the cutting-edge efforts that drive conservation and expands understanding of African ecology.
Begin a day here with an early morning game drive in an open 4×4 vehicle. For a different perspective, venture into the underground photographic hide, where you can capture intimate moments of wildlife at eye level. Back at the lodge, the infinity-edge pool is a serene oasis that is perfect for cooling off under the African sun. Relax in the library, taking in the tranquil ambiance and panoramic waterhole views.
Tanzania
Rubondo Island lies in the tranquil southwest corner of Lake Victoria in Tanzania and is enveloped in lush subtropical rainforest. The island is a protected sanctuary, teeming with endangered chimpanzees and a wealth of other wildlife.
The camp features eight secluded cottages that sit at the edge of the forest, each crafted from traditional materials to harmonise with the island’s natural beauty. A spacious family unit provides an ideal retreat for larger groups, while every cottage offers a private veranda overlooking the lake.
Wake up to the gentle sounds of the forest: the rustle of leaves, the distant call of a fish eagle and the occasional splash of water as hippos stir in the lake’s shallows. Here sitatunga antelope move silently through the papyrus swamps, bushbuck graze at the forest edges and forest elephants forge trails through dense greenery.
Your mornings might begin with the aroma of fresh coffee, enjoyed as the lake shimmers under the soft morning light. From here you can embark on a variety of adventures. Days on Rubondo Island invite a range of immersive adventures. Trek through the forest in search of chimpanzees, traverse the lake on a boating safari or set off on a guided game drive.
