Governor's Camp has been in existence since 1972. Africa's first permanent safari camp, Governor's Camp
sets high standards featuring a close-to-nature, authentic safari on one hand, and comfort, service and
outstanding cuisine on the other.
These qualities have become a tradition and the Camp has made a name for itself over the years. A special
effort has been made to preserve the special atmosphere that inspired Hemingway and other world adventurers.
The new Governor's Ilmoran Camp - the most luxurious edition of the Governor's Camps - has been open
since summer 2000 for people who do not wish to forego any comforts in the bush but still not miss the
authentic, traditional safari feeling.
Accommodation: The Governor's Ilmoran Camp, with only ten "suite-tents" along the Mara River,
provides a particularly exclusive safari ambience and very personal service. From each tent, in the shade
of centuries-old trees, you are able to enjoy not only the excellent view of the river with its rich
wildlife but also your absolute privacy.
The interior decoration, with olive-wood furniture, textiles from the region and safari ornaments,
contributes to the unique atmosphere in Ilmoran Camp. The en-suite bathroom rounds off the camp's luxury.
Each tent has its own spacious terrace with a fantastic unobstructed view.
Governor's Ilmoran Camp's public area has a restaurant- and bar-tent with a beautiful view of the river
and a comfortable seating area decorated in traditional African style, where you may browse through
inspiring books on Africa.
Ilmoran Camp cultivates the safari tradition of the evening campfire but private dinners, especially
for wedding-guests, are willingly arranged on request. These can take place by candlelight on the tents
terrace or in the bush.
Activities: The game-rides in an open Land Rover, on which experienced guides bring you closer
to the secrets of African wildlife, are very popular. An equally exciting guided stalk on foot proceeds
at a more leisurely pace. A safari in a hot-air balloon over the endless plains of the Masai Mara with
a Champagne bush-breakfast afterwards is another highlight. It is worthwhile to visit one of the
nearby Masai villages, the Masai school or the market for an insight into the culture of this nomadic
tribe.
