Guest tents at Little Governors' Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve, September 2022; it is not on the company's current camp list. Photo: Ninara, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0.
Is Governors' Camp Collection a good company to book a safari with? The facts for 2026
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 20 October 2026
Governors' Camp Collection is a Kenyan family-founded camp owner that opened Governors' Camp on the Mara River in January 1972 and now lists Governors' Camp and Il Moran Camp inside the Masai Mara National Reserve and Loldia House on Lake Naivasha. No Google listing for the company was found on 20 October 2026 and no Trustpilot or SafariBookings listing on 19 October 2026; Tripadvisor could not be read. It publishes 2026 and 2027 rate sheets in US dollars (the 2026 sheet as read is cut off at its Extras section) and runs its own airline, Governors Aviation.
Is Governors' Camp Collection a good company to book a safari with?
Governors' Camp Collection is a Kenyan camp owner founded in 1972 that publishes 2026 rates of US$424 to US$1,592 per person sharing (read 19 October 2026) and a 25% deposit, but no company review listing was found on Google, Trustpilot or SafariBookings on 19 and 20 October 2026.
Governors' Camp opened in January 1972, started by Aris and Romi Grammaticas; the story page calls it Africa's first permanent luxury tented camp. The holding company is Musiara Limited, registered in Kenya; the terms are issued by Governors' Safaris Ltd (Ngong Race Course, Nairobi Business Park, PO Box 48217) and flights by Governors Aviation Ltd (PO Box 48217, Nairobi). No registration numbers are given. Dominic Grammaticas has been Managing Director since 2010 and works with his brother Justin. In 2016 the collection entered a strategic partnership with Wilderness. It is both a camp owner and a planner: its Nairobi team books flights, city hotels and multi-part itineraries.
Reviews by platform: no Google listing for the company was found (20 October 2026) and no Trustpilot or SafariBookings listing (19 October 2026); Tripadvisor and Feefo could not be read. The camp pages show guest reviews without naming the platform. Awards on the company's own page include World Travel Awards "Kenya's Leading Safari Camp Brand" for 2024, 2025 and 2026, Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Top Resorts (Central and Eastern Africa) for 2024 to 2026 and Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2024 for Governors' Camp and Little Governors' Camp; none were checked on the publishers' lists. Governors' Camp, Il Moran and Loldia House each hold a Gold eco-rating from Eco-Tourism Kenya.
No tourism licence number or KATO or ATTA membership was named on the pages read. The terms state a 25% deposit, but the balance date and cancellation scale fall in the part of the terms PDF that could not be read on 19 October 2026; payment protection is not in the part that could. It suits travellers who want a camp inside the Masai Mara National Reserve with published prices and flights from the same company.
Governors' Camp CollectionKenya · founded 1972
- Best for
- Camps inside the Masai Mara reserve
- Why choose them
- Its two Mara camps, Governors' Camp (24 tents) and Il Moran (10 tents), are inside the Masai Mara National Reserve. No Google, Trustpilot or SafariBookings listing for the company was found (19 and 20 October 2026).
- Ask for
- The full Governors' Safaris terms (the balance date and cancellation scale could not be read and payment protection is not in the part that could), park and community fees itemised and the resident rate if you live in Kenya.
- Not the fit if
- You want walking safaris from the Mara camps (none listed), an exclusive-use camp or villa (none was described on the pages read) or are travelling with children under 8 and want Il Moran (minimum age 8).
- Published price
- From US$424 per person sharing per night (Loldia House, 1 April to 31 May 2026) to US$1,592 (Il Moran, 1 July to 31 October and 21 to 31 December 2026); full board with house drinks, laundry and game drives at the Mara camps; flights (US$250 one way Nairobi to the Mara), park fees and tips extra. Read 19 October 2026.
How much does a safari with Governors' Camp Collection cost?
On its 2026 Recommended Selling Rates sheet, Governors' Camp Collection charges US$424 to US$1,592 per person sharing per night, full board with house drinks and game drives at the Mara camps (read 19 October 2026).
Rates are published in US dollars per person sharing per night, by camp and six date bands in 2026. Read 19 October 2026:
- Loldia House (luxury room): US$424 (1 April to 31 May); US$623 (1 January to 31 March, June, 1 November to 20 December); US$936 (1 July to 31 October and 21 to 31 December).
- Governors' Camp (Justus or luxury tent): US$453 (1 April to 31 May); US$623 (1 January to 31 March, June, 1 November to 20 December); US$998 (1 July to 31 October and 21 to 31 December).
- Il Moran Camp (luxury tent): US$667 (1 April to 31 May); US$915 (1 January to 31 March, June, 1 November to 20 December); US$1,592 (1 July to 31 October and 21 to 31 December).
- 2027: from US$437 (Loldia House, April to May) to US$1,672 (Il Moran, 1 July to 31 October and 21 to 31 December).
- Flights: Governors Aviation, Nairobi Wilson to the Mara camps, US$250 one way in 2026 (US$265 in 2027).
At Governors' Camp and Il Moran the rate includes full board, soft drinks, beer, house wines and non-premium spirits, laundry, VAT, local airstrip transfers and up to three game drives a day. At Loldia House it includes full board, laundry, boat rides and ranch transport. Extra: flights, park and community fees, champagne and premium drinks, bush meals, spa and tips; Loldia ranch fees are US$50 per adult and US$25 per child per night. Whole-tent and family-tent rates are quoted per unit and are higher.
Where are Governors' Camp Collection's camps?
Governors' Camp Collection lists three properties in Kenya: Governors' Camp and Il Moran Camp inside the Masai Mara National Reserve and Loldia House on Lake Naivasha.
- Governors' Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve: 24 tents (19 luxury tents and 5 family tents) on the Mara River beside Musiara Marsh, served by Musiara Airstrip.
- Il Moran Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve: 10 tents on the Mara River.
- Loldia House, Lake Naivasha: on the north-western shore in the Great Rift Valley, on a privately owned 6,500-acre conservancy, with rooms in the original house, cottages and two luxury suites.
The published count differs between pages: the home page says four camps, the safari-camps page lists three and the about page says three. Little Governors' Camp appears on the awards page and Governors' Mugie House in Laikipia on the packing guide and flight schedule, but neither is on the current camp list. The two Mara camps are "fully within the protected reserve boundary", with drives sometimes in the Mara Triangle. No mobile or seasonal camps are listed; Governors' Camp has stayed on its original site since 1972. Governors Aviation flies daily from Nairobi Wilson to the Mara, Loldia and Amboseli.
Who is Governors' Camp Collection best for?
Governors' Camp Collection fits families with young children, couples at Il Moran and travellers who want rates, flights and a camp inside the Masai Mara National Reserve from one company.
- Families with young children: Governors' Camp and Loldia House take all ages; Governors' Camp has 5 family tents for up to five, cots and babysitting; the collection runs the Governors' Cub Club. Infants under 3 stay free.
- Families with children 8 and over: Il Moran accepts children from 8 (one passage on its page says adults-only).
- Couples and honeymooners: Il Moran is described as suited to honeymooners, with private dining; no honeymoon package or price was on the pages read.
- Solo travellers: single supplements are listed for 1 July to 31 October and 21 to 31 December 2026 (US$234 Loldia, US$250 Governors' Camp, US$398 Il Moran), with none listed for other periods (read 19 October 2026).
- Travellers who want flights from the same company: Governors Aviation flies Nairobi to the Mara for US$250 one way in 2026 (read 19 October 2026).
Not the fit if you want walking safaris from the Mara camps (their activity lists name no walks; Loldia offers gentle walks on its fenced farming side), a whole camp to yourselves (no buy-out was described on the pages read) or published access and mobility details (none were on the pages read).
What are the best alternatives to Governors' Camp Collection for a luxury safari?
Angama, Asilia Africa, Cottar's Safaris, Gamewatchers Safaris and The Safari Collection run camps in or beside the Masai Mara. These are five of the nine camp owners in the table with camps in or beside the Masai Mara that have a review on this site; the other four are Elewana Collection, Great Plains Conservation, Sanctuary Retreats and Wilderness. They are listed alphabetically, each with the fact that sets it apart.
- Angama: Angama Mara is on the Oloololo Escarpment above the Maasai Mara, bordering the Mara Triangle, with Angama Safari Camp inside the Mara Triangle. 2026 rates at Angama Mara are US$1,850 (Standard) and US$2,750 (Peak) per person per night (read 19 October 2026); children of all ages are welcome.
- Asilia Africa: Rekero Camp and Emboo Camp are in the Maasai Mara reserve, as Governors' Camp is. Naboisho Camp and Encounter Mara are in Mara Naboisho Conservancy. Emboo is US$900 (High Season 2026) to US$500 (Green Season, April and May 2027) per person per night (read 19 October 2026); minimum age 5 at Emboo.
- Cottar's Safaris: Cottar's is a family company that dates itself to 1919, with Cottar's 1920s Camp (11 tented suites) and the exclusive-use Bush Villa in the private Olderkesi Conservancy on the edge of the Maasai Mara. Rates start from approximately US$1,000 per person per night, all-inclusive (read 19 October 2026); children of all ages are welcome.
- Gamewatchers Safaris: Runs Porini camps in private Mara conservancies (Ol Kinyei, Mara Ripoi and Olare Motorogi) rather than inside the reserve. Reduced rates for six nights or more include US$442 per person sharing at Porini Giraffe Camp, 1 to 30 June 2026 (read 19 October 2026); not suitable for children under 8.
- The Safari Collection: Sala's Camp (7 tents, 18 guests) is inside the Masai Mara National Reserve on the Sand River near the Tanzanian border; the company also has Giraffe Manor in Nairobi. Sala's shows a 'from' price of US$1,391 per person, fully inclusive (read 19 October 2026).
How do you book Governors' Camp Collection?
You book Governors' Camp Collection direct through its enquiry form, online availability checker, phone or email, or through a tour operator or travel agent, with a 25% non-refundable deposit on individual bookings.
The company sells direct and through Operators (tour operators, travel agencies and destination management companies), which its terms say trade with it on their own account. The published rates are Recommended Selling Rates; the pages read make no statement on whether direct and agent prices match. Resident rates are available on request ("please contact us for resident rates"). The terms say "The standard deposit is 25% of the total accommodation costs for FIT bookings", non-refundable. Provisional bookings are held for up to 14 days. The balance date and the accommodation cancellation scale fall in the part of the terms PDF that could not be read on 19 October 2026; how guest payments are protected is not in the part that could. Payment is in US dollars; Visa and Mastercard are accepted at the camps. Flights booked with Governors Aviation cancelled more than 14 days out are held in credit less US$30 per passenger. The office is open Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, Nairobi time; no reply time was given on the pages read. An emergency line is listed but not labelled 24-hour. A short enquiry brief:
- Ask for the rate per camp per night for your dates, from the Recommended Selling Rates sheet.
- Ask for park, community and Manyatta fees to be itemised, since they are excluded.
- Ask for the balance date and cancellation scale in writing.
- Ask how your deposit is held.
- Ask for the child rate and family tent rate if travelling with children.
- Ask for the price of an exclusive-use vehicle if you want one.
Governors' Camp Collection: the facts on record, read 19 and 20 October 2026
59 facts about Governors' Camp Collection were read from its own website and the review platforms on 19 and 20 October 2026; every one below says who stated it and when; where there is a page to link, it links the page it was read from. “Not stated on their website” means the pages read did not give it; “Could not access” means the page would not open or could not be read; “No profile found” means the platform has no listing under this name. None of the three means the company does not have it. The same 59-fact form is kept for every safari camp owner on this site, in the same order, so each line can be set beside another camp owner’s.
Who they are
Trading name and legal entity
Trading name 'Governors' Camp Collection'. The terms and conditions are issued by 'Governors’ Safaris Ltd' (Ngong Race Course, Block A Nairobi Business Park, P.O. Box 48217, Nairobi, Kenya 00100) and flights by 'Governors Aviation Ltd' (P.O. Box 48217, Nairobi). The group is defined as 'Musiara Limited' and connected companies; the privacy policy says Musiara Limited is registered and headquartered in Kenya. No company registration numbers are given.
Source: Company · governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF), 20210101 governors aviation flight terms and conditions (PDF), privacy policy · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Where it is based
Nairobi, Kenya. The travel page refers to 'our head office in Nairobi' and the terms give the address as Ngong Race Course, Block A Nairobi Business Park, Nairobi (main office line +254 703 097 500). Camps are in the Masai Mara and at Lake Naivasha; Governors Aviation has its own office at Wilson Airport (excess luggage storage).
Source: Company · how to get to our camps, governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF), contact, safari packing guide · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Year founded
1972. Governors’ Camp opened in January 1972; the collection was started over 50 years ago by Aris and Romi Grammaticas. The story page says Governors’ Camp was Africa’s first permanent luxury tented camp.
Source: Company · the governors story, about, governors camp · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Owner or parent
Family-founded group; holding company Musiara Limited (Kenya). Founder Aris Grammaticas's son Dominic has been Managing Director since 2010 and works with his brother Justin; Aris died in 2011. In 2016 the collection entered a strategic partnership with Wilderness: 'Governors’ is a valued member of the Wilderness family'. No investors are named.
Source: Company · the governors story, privacy policy, governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF) · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
What it is (camp owner / planner / both)
Both. It owns and runs its own camps and its Nairobi sales team also plans multi-part trips: meet-and-greet, Nairobi city hotel bookings and excursions, internal flights through Governors Aviation, road transfers and itineraries such as 'Out of Africa' (5 nights) and 'Beach and Bush' (8 nights). The terms refer to 'third party properties' that are not Governors’ accommodation.
Source: Company · home page, how to get to our camps, governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF) · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Team
No total staff number is given. Named leadership: Dominic (Managing Director since 2010) and his brother Justin, 'at the helm'; founder Aris died in October 2011. The privacy policy mentions 'a Cast Of Characters in an awesome team' without names. Camp managers appear only inside guest reviews.
Source: Company · the governors story, privacy policy · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Where it sells
Directly to guests (enquiry form, 'Book Online' availability checker, phone and email) and through 'Operators' (destination management companies, tour operators, travel agencies and consultants) defined in the terms; Recommended Selling Rates sheets are published for 2026 and 2027. Resident rates are available on request ('please contact us for resident rates'). A trade portal is not mentioned.
Source: Company · booking inner, governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF), rates and tcs, travel planning special offers · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
In its own words
'Places that touch the soul'; 'a pioneer of the ultimate safari experience, having created Governors’ Camp on the banks of the Mara River as early as 1972'; 'Africa’s first permanent luxury tented camp'; 'our award-winning properties'; 'old-fashioned pace of life accompanied by the best of 21st century support'.
Source: Company · home page, about, governors camp · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Response time and named contact
Not stated on their website: the thank-you messages say 'One of our team will get back to you shortly', with no time promised; no reservations contact is named. The contact page lists office hours (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5:30pm EAT, Sat 9:00am-12:00pm, Sun closed), +254 703 097 500 and a sales line out of hours (+254 733 268 888).
Reviews, by platform
No profile found: no Google listing for the company was found on 20 October 2026.
Source: Independent source · checked on Google · crawl · 20 Oct 2026
Trustpilot
No profile found: no Trustpilot listing for the company was found on 19 October 2026.
Source: Independent source · checked at trustpilot.com/review/governorscamp.com · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Tripadvisor
Could not access: Tripadvisor could not be read automatically on 19 October 2026.
Source: Independent source · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Feefo
Could not access: Feefo could not be read automatically on 19 October 2026.
Source: Independent source · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
SafariBookings
No profile found: no SafariBookings listing for the company was found on 19 October 2026.
Source: Independent source · checked on SafariBookings · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Travelstride
Could not access: Travelstride could not be read automatically on 19 October 2026.
Source: Independent source · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Trustindex
Could not access: Trustindex could not be read automatically on 19 October 2026.
Source: Independent source · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Any other independent platform
Not stated on their website: the camp pages show guest reviews with names and dates under 'Read more reviews', but do not name the platform they come from. Only Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice 2024 is mentioned, as an award.
Source: Company · governors camp, governors il moran camp, loldia house, awards · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Where it asks guests to leave reviews
Not stated on their website: the pages read do not ask guests to leave a review on any named platform.
Source: Company · governors camp, home page · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Awards and recognition, as the company lists them
Every award, 2024 to 2026
From the company's awards page: Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards Top Resorts (Central and Eastern Africa) 2026 and 2025 and #4 in the 2024 Top 15; World Travel Awards 'Kenya's Leading Safari Camp Brand' 2026, 2025 and 2024; 2024 Eco Warrior Awards (Governors’ Mugie winner, Little Governors’ Camp first runner up, 'Leading Accommodation Facility in the Conservation of Terrestrial Ecosystems'); Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2024 (Governors’ Camp and Little Governors’ Camp). Read on the company's page only; no publisher list is among the pages read.
Source: Company · awards · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Camps on named lists
Per the company's awards page: Governors’ Camp and Little Governors’ Camp in Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2024; the Governors’ Camp Collection (not individual camps) ranked in Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Top Resorts 2024 (#4), 2025 and 2026; Governors’ Mugie in the 2024 Eco Warrior Awards. Older entries: Governors’ Camp in Travel+Leisure 500 (2021) and Top Ten Safari Lodges in Africa (2020). No Tatler list is mentioned.
Source: Company · awards · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Certifications
Governors' Camp, Il Moran Camp and Loldia House each have a 'GOLD eco-rating by Eco-Tourism Kenya, a membership organization that champions responsible and sustainable tourism practices'. No certificate number or register link is given. No B Corp, Fair Trade Tourism, Travelife or Long Run certification is named.
Source: Company · governors camp, governors il moran camp, loldia house · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Money and booking terms
Prices published
Yes. 'Recommended Selling Rates' PDFs for 2026 and 2027 (accommodation and a separate Governors' Aviation sheet) are linked from the Rates and T&C's page, in US dollars (US$). The 2026 accommodation sheet is cut off at its 'Extras' section.
Source: Company · rates and tcs, 2026 governors rate sheet recommened selling rates (PDF), 2027 governors rate sheet recommened selling rates (PDF), 2026 governors aviation recommended selling rates (PDF), 2027 governors aviation rsp rates (PDF) · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Rates per person per night by season
US$ per person sharing, 2026 (rates: 1 Jan-31 Mar / 1 Apr-31 May / 1 Jun-30 Jun / 1 Jul-31 Oct / 1 Nov-20 Dec / 21-31 Dec). Loldia House luxury room: 623 / 424 / 623 / 936 / 623 / 936. Governors' Camp Justus or luxury tent: 623 / 453 / 623 / 998 / 623 / 998. Il Moran luxury tent: 915 / 667 / 915 / 1,592 / 915 / 1,592. Single supplements apply in the 1 Jul-31 Oct and 21-31 Dec periods. 2027 rates are also published (for example Il Moran 700 to 1,672).
Source: Company · 2026 governors rate sheet recommened selling rates (PDF), 2027 governors rate sheet recommened selling rates (PDF) · pdf · 19 Oct 2026
Price per person per day
Lowest published per person sharing rate: Loldia House luxury room, 1 Apr-31 May 2026, US$424 (2027: US$437 in the same period). Highest: Il Moran luxury tent, 1 Jul-31 Oct and 21-31 Dec, US$1,592 in 2026 and US$1,672 in 2027. Whole-tent and suite rates (family tent, Loldia suites) are quoted per night for several guests and are higher.
Source: Company · 2026 governors rate sheet recommened selling rates (PDF), 2027 governors rate sheet recommened selling rates (PDF) · pdf · 19 Oct 2026
Minimum stay
Not stated on their website: no minimum number of nights in the text read. The terms as read are cut off in clause 4.2 and the only minimums found are for flights (at least 2 passengers on Mara flights; 4 or 5 passengers for Amboseli).
Source: Company · governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF), 2026 governors aviation recommended selling rates (PDF) · pdf · 19 Oct 2026
What the rate includes
Governors' Camp and Il Moran: full board (3 meals per person per night), all soft drinks, beers, house wines and 'non-premium' spirits, laundry, VAT, local airstrip transfers, up to three game drives a day and drives to Maasai villages and community projects. Loldia House: full board, purified water, laundry, boat rides and ranch vehicle transport. Excluded: flights, champagne, fine wines, premium spirits, park fees, community fees, Manyatta fees, bush meals, gratuities, spa. Loldia ranch fees are extra (US$50 per adult and US$25 per child, per night).
Source: Company · 2026 governors rate sheet recommened selling rates (PDF), governors camp, governors il moran camp, loldia house · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Deposit
'The standard deposit is 25% of the total accommodation costs for FIT bookings', non-refundable, though it can vary where up-front costs such as permits are required. The sentence is cut off in the terms as read. Provisional bookings are held for a maximum of 14 days and released if the deposit and payment policy is not met.
Source: Company · governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF) · pdf · 19 Oct 2026
Balance due
Could not access: the balance due date is in the payment policy of the Governors' Safaris terms, which the PDF as read cuts off in clause 4.2.1. Flights follow the client's payment terms on other services.
Source: Company · governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF), 20210101 governors aviation flight terms and conditions (PDF) · pdf · 19 Oct 2026
Cancellation charges
Could not access for accommodation: the cancellation scale falls after the point where the Governors' Safaris terms as read are cut off. Flights are shown in the Governors Aviation terms: cancelling more than 14 days before departure holds the ticket price in credit less a US$30 admin fee per passenger (21 days at Christmas/New Year and Easter); within 14 days it is a no-show with no credit. Amendments cost US$50 within 96 hours.
Source: Company · governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF), 20210101 governors aviation flight terms and conditions (PDF) · pdf · 19 Oct 2026
How guest payments are protected
Could not access: payment protection wording is not in the visible part of the terms, which are cut off in clause 4.2.1. The visible terms require travel insurance and contain a limited indemnity only for proven gross negligence or wilful misconduct.
Source: Company · governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF), 20210101 governors aviation flight terms and conditions (PDF) · pdf · 19 Oct 2026
Currencies and card fees
Services are 'quoted and invoiced in United States Dollars' and 'Payment must be made in United States Dollars'. At camps, Visa and Mastercard are accepted; US dollar bills must be 2004 or later (Il Moran and Governors' Camp) or 2000 or later (Loldia). Card surcharges are not stated. Bank charges are deducted from bank-transfer refunds on flights.
Source: Company · governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF), governors camp, governors il moran camp, loldia house, 20210101 governors aviation flight terms and conditions (PDF) · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
24-hour contact while travelling
An 'Emergency contact' line, +27 825 769173, is listed on the contact page. It is not labelled 24-hour. The about page says 'Security and safety are ensured with constant communications and medical back up'.
How it is paid
The terms say an Operator 'trades and transacts with the Companies on an arms-length basis on their own account and there is no agent / principal relationship'. The rate sheets are 'Recommended Selling Rates'. No commission percentage or net trade rate is on the pages read.
Source: Company · governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF), 2026 governors rate sheet recommened selling rates (PDF), 2026 governors aviation recommended selling rates (PDF) · pdf · 19 Oct 2026
Price against booking through a planner
Not stated on their website: no statement on direct price parity or a direct-booking benefit. The published rates are 'Recommended Selling Rates'.
Source: Company · 2026 governors rate sheet recommened selling rates (PDF), rates and tcs · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Licences and registrations
Not stated on their website: no tourism licence numbers or association memberships (KATO, ATTA and similar) are named. The nearest items are the Eco-Tourism Kenya gold ratings and the 2016 partnership with Wilderness.
Source: Company · governors camp, the governors story, governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF) · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
The camps: where they are and how they work
Countries with camps
Kenya (Masai Mara and Lake Naivasha in the Great Rift Valley). Governors’ Mugie House in Laikipia appears in the safari packing guide and aviation schedule. The story page also mentions a community-owned lodge in Rwanda (Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge, conceived 2006) but it is not on the current camp list.
Source: Company · home page, safari camps, the governors story, safari packing guide, 2026 governors aviation recommended selling rates (PDF) · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Number of camps and lodges
Published counts differ: the home page says 'four award-winning camps across Kenya'; the safari-camps page says 'four luxury safari lodges and camps' but lists three (Il Moran Camp, Governors’ Camp, Loldia House); the about and privacy pages say three camps / three properties. Owned versus managed is not split; the story says Governors’ took over management of Loldia House.
Source: Company · home page, safari camps, about, privacy policy, the governors story · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Camps and where they are
Governors’ Camp (Masai Mara National Reserve, on the Mara River beside Musiara Marsh, served by Musiara Airstrip); Il Moran Camp (inside the Masai Mara National Reserve on the Mara River); Loldia House (north-western shore of Lake Naivasha, Great Rift Valley, on a 6,500-acre private conservancy). Little Governors’ Camp and Governors’ Mugie House (Laikipia) appear in the awards and packing pages.
Source: Company · safari camps, governors camp, governors il moran camp, loldia house, awards, safari packing guide · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Camp sizes
Governors’ Camp: 24 tents (19 luxury tents and 5 family tents). Il Moran Camp: 10 tents. Loldia House: a master bedroom in the original house, three guest cottages and two luxury suites in one passage; another passage says six country-style en-suite rooms in the gardens and two luxury suites. Smallest is Il Moran (10); largest is Governors’ Camp (24).
Source: Company · governors camp, governors il moran camp, loldia house · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Land and traversing
Governors’ Camp and Il Moran are inside the Masai Mara National Reserve ('fully within the protected reserve boundary rather than in an external conservancy'), with game drives occasionally in the Mara Triangle. Loldia House is on a privately owned 6,500-acre conservancy. The founders obtained a lease in the 1970s giving them sole rights over a large surrounding area (historical).
Source: Company · governors il moran camp, governors camp, loldia house, the governors story · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Mobile and seasonal camps
Not stated on their website: no mobile or seasonal camps. Governors’ Camp is described as a permanent tented camp that has stayed on its original site since 1972; the story page refers to mobile camps only as the older style of safari.
Source: Company · governors camp, the governors story · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Gorilla and primate trekking
Not stated on their website: no gorilla or chimpanzee trekking is offered at the current camps. The story page mentions Sabyinyo Silverback Lodge in Rwanda as a gateway to mountain gorillas, with no permit details; the terms mention gorilla permits as an example of up-front costs.
Source: Company · the governors story, governors safaris terms conditions 2026.20.07 (PDF) · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Beach and city add-ons
Not stated on their website: no own beach or city properties are listed. The home page lists a 'Beach and Bush' 8-night itinerary and the Nairobi team books city hotels, but the properties are not named.
Source: Company · home page, how to get to our camps · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Own air and transfers
Own airline Governors Aviation Ltd flies daily from Nairobi Wilson Airport to the Masai Mara, Loldia and Amboseli (about 45 minutes), with charters; 15 kg soft-bag limit. Published fares include Nairobi to Mara camps one way US$250 (2026) and US$265 (2027). Local airstrip transfers are included in camp rates; flights are not. Airstrips served include Musiara, Kichwa, Mara Serena, Keekorok and Loldia. A fuel surcharge may apply.
Source: Company · how to get to our camps, 2026 governors aviation recommended selling rates (PDF), 2027 governors aviation rsp rates (PDF), 20210101 governors aviation flight terms and conditions (PDF), governors camp · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Resident and regional rates
Resident rates exist but are given only on request: 'These special offers apply to non-resident rates; please contact us for resident rates.' Park fee notices quote non-resident rates.
Source: Company · travel planning special offers, important changes to masai mara park fees · crawl · 19 Oct 2026
Who it suits and how it travels
Family and child policy
Governors' Camp and Loldia House welcome all ages; Governors' Camp has 5 family tents (sleep up to five), cots, high chairs, babysitting and children's meals. Il Moran accepts children 8 and over (one passage says adults-only). Child accommodation rate applies under 16, infants under 3 free; 2026 child rate per night from US$276 (Loldia) to US$1,035 (Il Moran). The child park fee applies under 18, with under 3s free. Governors' Cub Club is run for younger guests.
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Teenagers and multigenerational
Il Moran is for 'families with older children' (8+). Governors' Camp has family tents and families 'may book and pay for an exclusive-use game-drive vehicle in advance'. The Governors' Cub Club gives children age-appropriate activities alongside game drives. Loldia House lists families among typical guests. No teenager-specific programme is described.
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Honeymoon
Il Moran is described as ideal for honeymooners, with private dining options and flexible schedules; the home page lists 'Couples' under 'Bespoke'; Loldia House names honeymoon travellers. A blog titled 'Honeymoon Safari vs Family Safari' is listed. No specific honeymoon package or price is in the pages read.
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Solo travellers
Single supplements are published (2026: Loldia US$234, Governors' Camp US$250, Il Moran US$398 in 1 Jul-31 Oct and 21-31 Dec, with none listed for other periods). Il Moran lists solo travellers among its guests.
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Older travellers and limited mobility
Not stated on their website: no access, steps, walkway or medical statement in the pages read. The nearest content says guards escort guests at night in unfenced camps and that Loldia offers 'gentle walks' on the fenced farming side.
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Private guide and vehicle
Il Moran: 'Private game drives are available on request (advance booking required)'. Governors' Camp: families can book and pay for an exclusive-use game-drive vehicle. A surcharge amount is not stated. A guest review mentions having the guide and vehicle to themselves in low season.
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Exclusive-use camps and villas
Not stated on their website: no whole-camp buy-out, villa or sole-use rates are described. The home page lists 'Groups' and 'Events' only under 'Bespoke'.
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Guides
Home page: 'custom-designed vehicles and highly trained guides'. Il Moran page: guides are 'professionally trained and licensed in accordance with Kenyan wildlife tourism regulations'. Five Governors’ guides worked as dedicated spotters for the Nat Geo series LION. No named qualification (KPSGA or similar) is given.
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Activities
Governors' Camp and Il Moran: up to three game drives a day, hot air ballooning (optional), Maasai cultural visits, wildebeest migration viewing, bush dinners, spa massages, community and school visits. Loldia House: boat safaris, gentle walks on the fenced farming side, day and night game drives, day trips to Lake Nakuru and Hells Gate National Parks, Eburu Forest, Rift Valley lakes and Crescent Island. The about page counts 23 activities.
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Self-drive access
Not stated on their website: no statement on self-drive. Transfers are by Governors' vehicles or aircraft; road transfers 'are also available' on request.
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Photography
The home page promises custom-designed vehicles and highly trained guides for game-viewing and photography. Vehicles are open-sided 4x4 Land Cruisers; packed breakfasts allow longer morning drives. No photographic hides are mentioned.
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Conservation model
'Surrounding communities must benefit directly from wildlife tourism.' Projects: Protect Loita Forest with the Mara Elephant Project; the Bursary Fund (supports 27 students; US$900 or US$1,500 for three years); school building and seven full-time teacher salaries; Children in the Wilderness; the Pangolin Project; tree planting; Kenya Bird of Prey Trust; Soysambu Raptor Centre. Donations can be made by online payment, bank transfer or Empowers Africa. No per-night levy amount is stated.
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Sustainability
Governors' Camp 'now operates on 100% solar power'; toiletries in reusable metal canisters; each guest gets a branded water bottle refilled from Reverse Osmosis units to eliminate single-use plastics; plastic bags banned. Gold eco-ratings from Eco-Tourism Kenya at Governors' Camp, Il Moran and Loldia House. Tree planting is listed among projects.
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Trade and planner partnerships
Operators (destination management companies, tour operators, travel agencies, consultants) book on their own account and must pass on the terms. Recommended Selling Rates and a Governors Aviation rate sheet are published for 2026 and 2027; park-fee notices are addressed to 'valued client and Travel Partner'. No agent portal or preferred-partner statement is shown.
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Governors' Camp Collection: questions people ask
Is Governors' Camp Collection a good company to book a safari with?
Governors' Camp Collection is a Kenyan camp owner founded in 1972, with two camps inside the Masai Mara National Reserve and Loldia House on Lake Naivasha. It publishes 2026 and 2027 rate sheets and a 25% deposit. No Google, Trustpilot or SafariBookings listing for the company was found on 19 and 20 October 2026, so independent review counts could not be given.
What are the best alternatives to Governors' Camp Collection for a luxury safari?
Five of the nine camp owners in the safari camp owners table with camps in or beside the Masai Mara that have a review on this site are Angama, Asilia Africa, Cottar's Safaris, Gamewatchers Safaris and The Safari Collection, listed alphabetically; the other four are Elewana Collection, Great Plains Conservation, Sanctuary Retreats and Wilderness. Asilia's Emboo Camp is US$900 (High Season 2026) to US$500 (Green Season, April and May 2027) per person per night and Angama Mara US$1,850 to US$2,750 in 2026 (both read 19 October 2026).
How much does a safari with Governors' Camp Collection cost?
On the 2026 rate sheet (read 19 October 2026), rates run US$424 per person sharing per night (Loldia House, 1 April to 31 May) to US$1,592 (Il Moran, 1 July to 31 October and 21 to 31 December). Governors' Camp is US$453 to US$998. Full board, house drinks and game drives are included at the Mara camps; flights, park fees and tips are extra.
What deposit does Governors' Camp Collection take?
The standard deposit is 25% of the accommodation cost for individual bookings and it is non-refundable, according to the 2026 terms read 19 October 2026. Provisional bookings are held for up to 14 days. The balance date was in a part of the terms that could not be read.
What are Governors' Camp Collection's cancellation charges?
The accommodation cancellation scale falls in the part of the 2026 terms PDF that could not be read on 19 October 2026. For Governors Aviation flights, cancelling more than 14 days before departure keeps the fare in credit less a US$30 fee per passenger; within 14 days there is no credit.
What is the minimum age for children at Governors' Camp?
Governors' Camp and Loldia House take children of all ages and infants under 3 stay free. Il Moran Camp accepts children aged 8 and over. The 2026 child rate per night runs from US$276 (Loldia House) to US$1,035 at Il Moran (read 19 October 2026).
Who owns Governors' Camp Collection and where is it based?
The holding company is Musiara Limited, registered in Kenya. The head office is at Nairobi Business Park, Ngong Race Course, Nairobi. It was founded by Aris and Romi Grammaticas; Aris's son Dominic has been Managing Director since 2010, working with his brother Justin. Since 2016 it has had a strategic partnership with Wilderness.
Does Governors' Camp Collection charge a single supplement?
Yes, for 1 July to 31 October and 21 to 31 December 2026; none is listed for other dates. The 2026 supplement is US$234 at Loldia House, US$250 at Governors' Camp and US$398 at Il Moran per night (read 19 October 2026).
How do you get to Governors' Camp?
The company's own airline, Governors Aviation, flies daily from Nairobi Wilson Airport to the Masai Mara in about 45 minutes. The 2026 fare to the Mara camps is US$250 one way (US$265 in 2027), with a 15 kg soft-bag limit (read 19 October 2026). Local airstrip transfers are included in the camp rate.
Are park fees included at Governors' Camp?
No. Park fees, community fees and Manyatta fees are excluded from the camp rates on the 2026 rate sheet (read 19 October 2026). At Loldia House a ranch fee of US$50 per adult and US$25 per child per night is also extra.
Can I have a private vehicle at Governors' Camp?
Yes, booked ahead. Il Moran offers private game drives on request and families at Governors' Camp can book and pay for an exclusive-use vehicle in advance. No surcharge was on the pages read.
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