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Little Governors' Camp

C14 Keekorok, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
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  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    5 of 5 stars
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Kigali, Rwanda
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17 reviews 17 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

Color me a victim of habit, but Little Governors Camp has been my GO TO safari experience since 2007. Living in Nairobi has allowed me to become a regular there, getting to know the staff and region over the years. Year after year, the camp delivers outstanding services. Location is the KEY to this wonderful safari camp, with wildlife wandering... More

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Lilongwe
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

I had a most wonderful stay at Little Governors' Camp. Good food, good hospitality and very good game viewing. Very nice Lion sightings and wished we could have stayed here longer. Will sure try to visit the Masai Mara again in the near future.

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kenya nai
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9 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

A wonderful place to visit. The place is excellentto have a retreat to just go and relax place is well kept the people ate great the maasais are very knowledgeable off the conservation and the eco system there so my only the wonderfully hotel the food is great and especially there breakfast is great well not forgetting the enterer staff... More

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Solihull, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2013

I was lucky enough to stay at Governors during April and had the best time. The tents have everything and more than you need, whilst retaining their authenticity - the views from your deck are incredible, hippos and warthogs galore! Our game drives were great - we saw pretty much everything, and the river crossing is all part of the... More

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New Berlin, Wisconsin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2013

Had a great experience at Little Governor's camp in the Masai Mara. Food, accomodations, and service were all excellent. Very talented group of guides for game safari trips. The vehicles they use are terrific and even during heavy rains we were able to navigate through some really tough terrain. Had a great stay there. When I come again, I would... More

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Worthing, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 March 2013

Everything about the camp was first class. Entry to the camp is by road and a very short river crossing. The tented accomodation was not how I remeber tents. There was an ensuit bathroom with hot and cold water and a wood panelled shower! The food was better than I expected with plenty of choice and variety. The service was... More

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Hertford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

OK, so I've been to Governors (Main, Little and Il Moran) on a number of occasions and not for the safari but that doesn't mean I'm not blown away every time I'm there. We use Governors as a base for some charity work but just driving about the Mara is a safari in the true meaning of the Swahili word.... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2013

Great location, great guide, polite and friendly staff. Food adequate but could be better. Tent roomy, but lived out of suitcase as no drawers provided. River low, so to reach steps each side, sandbags had been placed below them. We enjoyed the elephants wandering calmly through the camp and never felt threatened as the guards were aware of them at... More

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Nottingham
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2013

We booked our 3 day safari to Governors Camp through JT Safaris and duly set of on the flight from Diani to Masai Mara on 16th Feb 13. Although we booked Governors Camp we were taken to Little Governors instead as claimed Governors was full. The access to this camp is a health and safety nightmare. (see pictures) You have... More

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Lincoln, United Kingdom
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26 reviews 26 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2013

My first time on Safari. And it far exceeded everything I had wished for. It was FANTASTIC! I chose Masai Mara because: open jeeps, able to go off road and less vegetation. Really happy with my choice. Truly amazing experience, I saw every animal I wished to I couldn't believe how close up you for a clear view (while of... More

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Additional Information about Little Governors' Camp

Address: C14 Keekorok, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
Region: Kenya > Rift Valley Province > Masai Mara National Reserve
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Ranked #29 of 98 Speciality lodging in Masai Mara National Reserve
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in a forest in the heart of the Masai Mara, Little Governors' is intimate in character. The luxury en-suite tents are tucked around a large water-hole clearing that teems with life. Beyond, lie the grasslands of the Masai Mara and the deep blue Olololo Ridge Escarpment. Arriving in Camp is an adventure, leaving your vehicle behind you cross the Mara River by boat and are escorted on foot through the forest to the camp. ... more   less 
Also Known As:
Little Governors` Camp Hotel Maasai Mara National Reserve
Little Governors` Camp Hotel
Little Governors' Camp Kenya/Masai Mara National Reserve

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