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A truly special safari experience in one of the Maasai Mara’s premier camps.
Set in one of the most wildlife-rich areas of the Maasai Mara, Governors' Il Moran has long attracted wildlife filmmakers, including the teams behind the BBC's Big Cat Diary and WildEarth TV. With just ten tents tucked beneath ancient riverine trees, the camp offers an intimate and exclusive safari experience in the northernmost part of the Reserve. So close to the action are you that, if you’re lucky, you’ll spot an elephant or giraffe wandering through camp, and hear the hippos at night.
Up to three extended 4x4 game drives with superb knowledgeable guides are included each day, when you’ll venture out into the Maasai Mara National Reserve. You won’t have to travel far to see the Mara’s best wildlife, so can enjoy game drives at leisure, spotting wildlife from the off.
Why we love Governors' Il Moran
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The exceptional location is often used by wildlife documentary makers
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As a small luxury camp, the service is attentive and personalised
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Watch hippos wallowing in the river from your private veranda
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Eco-Tourism Kenya has awarded Governors’ Il Moran Camp a GOLD rating for its sustainability efforts and environmentally friendly practices
Governors’ Balloon Flight
Take to the skies on the Governors' optional hot-air balloon safari, where you’ll watch the sunrise over the Maasai Mara and get an aerial view of African wildlife. You’ll lift off around 6am in time to see the sunrise from the balloon, painting the sky in buttery shades of orange.
Community and conservation work in the Maasai Mara
Since Governors’ started over 50 years ago, they’ve been working closely with the local communities around their camps, offering support with education, health and jobs. Your stay helps to fund projects like local schools, health clinics and conservation programmes. You can also offer support directly by visiting the local Mara Rianda community, who live in a manyatta village of circular huts set around a cattle enclosure. You’ll pay an entrance fee which goes to the Maasai people and has a huge impact on their livelihood. There’s also a chance to shop for traditional beadwork made by local women.
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Governors' Il Moran
Stay 3 nights and receive a complimentary 4th night
- For stays October to 15th December 2026
- 4 nights
- Board Basis - Fully Inclusive
- (Excludes national park fees which apply to the complimentary night)
Rooms
There's plenty of space in the luxurious tents and the private veranda is a great spot for watching passing wildlife.
Each tent has a hand-carved king-sized olive wood bed, twin basins, shower and roll-top bath. Electric lamps and charge points for cameras and mobile phones complete a top-of-the-range safari atmosphere.
Facilities
Cooked breakfasts and lunch buffets are served al-fresco on the main deck overlooking the Mara River. Waiter-served dinner is by candlelight in the dining tent.
What's Included
Lodge Package • Breakfast, lunch and dinner at the dining tent or outdoors (Bush Dinners are extra) • Selected soft drinks, house wine, local beer and spirits • Up to 3 game drives per full day • Laundry • Airstrip transfers • Park fees.
Massages using 100% natural products by the Wild Herb Company are done in the privacy of your tent.
Take to the skies on an early morning hot-air balloon safari and spend your days exploring the Maasai Mara National Reserve on game drives with professional guides. They know the area inside out and have a sixth sense about where to find the animals. Witness the Annual Great Migration (seasonal, usually July to October) and you're not far from the dramatic river crossings. Visits to a nearby Maasai village and community projects can also be arranged.
Governors recognises that local people must benefit directly from tourism, resulting in a 50-year commitment to local communities delivering genuine social and conservation results. Over the years they have funded an eye clinic, a health centre and local schools. They have a zero waste policy and the camp is run on solar and heat pumps provide hot water. The tree replanting scheme replaces those lost to natural causes (primarily destructive elephant grazing).
Eco-Tourism Kenya has awarded Governors’ Il Moran Camp a GOLD rating for its sustainability efforts and environmentally friendly practices.
Children over the age of 8 are welcome.
The camp is unfenced.
Game drives may be shared with other guests and private vehicles can be requested at an extra charge.
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