Governors' Camp

As with all camps worth their salt, the heart of Governors' camp is the campfire. Surrounded by classic safari chairs, this is the perfect spot for morning tea, an evening G&T and anything else in between, accompanied by views of animals grazing on the plains. Just behind is the dining tent and on the other side, with equally as splendid views of the Mara River, is the bar tent and an open deck for al-fresco dining.

There are actually 37 rooms at Governors' camp, but you really wouldn’t know it. Each canvas tent is a considerable distance from the next and hidden amongst the trees for maximum privacy. Inside, there are either king or twin beds and the beige canvas and pretty African textiles create a light, airy atmosphere. Bathrooms are big and the verandas at the front look out either over the river or the surrounding plains – both are fabulous.

Governors' camp has all the ingredients for an excellent Mara safari and activities are no different. On offer are day game drives, walking and tracking with experienced Maasai guides, ornithological tours, sunrise balloon safaris and visits to the nearby villages and communities. And if you visit anytime between July/August and October, the plains will be filled with the 1.5 million wildebeest of the Great Migration as they cross the Mara River from the Serengeti in Tanzania. Spectacular.