GOVERNORS’ ILMORAN CAMP Mara, Kenya

The Camp is located along the banks of the Mara River, Masai Mara, Kenya (open throughout the year)

Camp description: Governors’ Ilmoran is for those who want that extra bit of luxury. The camp comprises just 10 tents situated along the banks of the Mara River.

This exclusive camp was formerly known as Paradise Camp and originally had 20 tents.

The owner’s decision to reduce the size of the new camp is in direct response to their desire to preserve the surroundings and make a contribution to reduce the impact of tourists on the environment. This is probably the first time in the Mara that this has happened.

Ilmoran is hidden in the shadow of ancient trees.

The camp recreates the atmosphere of the original hunting camps.

Each room is furnished to a superior standard. The beds have been hand carved from specially selected wood from fallen, ancient olive trees.

The interior of each tent also includes a Victorian style bath, flush toilet and double basins.

Each tent has a large, extended verandah designed so you can take dinner in private at your tent if you wish.

You will be the personal guest of manager, Patrick, who has a wealth of experience of the African bush.

Game drives and game walks are included in the rate and complimentary wine is served with dinner.

During the day, meals are served outdoors amongst the trees. For breakfast there are fresh fruits, cereals and hot-baked breads together with a full, cooked breakfast prepared before your eyes.

For lunch, a buffet that will satisfy the hungriest appetites. In the evening guests can enjoy cordon-bleu dinners by candlelight, deep in the bush.

These are truly unforgettable experiences.

The Masai Mara is a unique area with a constant and unrivalled flow of wildlife throughout the year.

From July to October the Mara becomes a backdrop for one of the last great natural wonders of the world, when 1.5 million wildebeest and zebra surge up from the Serengeti plains in their annual search for the seasonal grasses that sustain them.

The spectacle as the vast herds cross rivers and sweep through the golden grasses, is punctuated by individual struggles with the predators, which are in turn drawn to take their part in this dramatic event. Whilst the migration is spectacular, game viewing at all other times of the year remains almost unrivalled anywhere in Africa.

Birds and butterflies abound, elephants wander through the camp at night, leopard’s call nearby.

Nowhere else can you get so far from civilisation, yet stay in such style.

There are various activities on offer:

game drives in open Landrovers, game walks or balloon flights over the wide plains of the Masai Mara.

Day excursions to the Lake Victoria are also on offer. However, we recommend that you book this excursion well in advance and combine the Lake Victoria trip with an overnight stay at Mfangano Island Camp.

All meals, drinks (except champagne and spirits), three game viewing excursions daily, game walks in high season as well as laundry are included in our price.

Park entrance fees and other activities (such as ballooning, Lake Victoria excursion, a visit to a Masai village) are to be paid separately.

Please announce special dietary requirements to us in advance.

Please note: luggage restriction of 15 kg on all domestic flights. Extra luggage can be left at your base hotel in Nairobi.

Safari arrangements and bookings can be made through your local ground handling agent

GOVERNORS‘ ILMORAN CAMP

Information and Details

Location: On the Mara River in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya

Number of beds: 10 tents (20 beds)

Double & Twins: 10 double suite tents (extra beds can be added if necessary)

Facilities: En-suite bathrooms with bath, large shower, twin basins, flush toilet, running cold and hot water

Tents: Very spacious luxurious safari tents under canvas, each with private verandah

Electricity: Gas & Paraffin lamps in tents. 220/240 UK Volt plugs at reception

Bar / Restaurant: Open bar and dining tent with a stunning view over the Mara River

Room service: Room service on request, tea and coffee is served in the tents with the morning wake up call

Bush meals: Bush breakfast, lunch & dinner can be organised on request at a supplementary cost

Souvenirs: Curio Shop is open daily

Laundry: Arranged daily at no extra cost

Credit cards: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard, American Express and Traveller Cheques are accepted

Communication: Telephone, Fax and Email at Governors’ Camp. A satellite telephone is available.

Radio contact with other camps and the Nairobi office

Musiara Airstrip: Length 1.600 m, all weather gravel airstrip, Coordinates: S 0117.98 E 03503.92

Activities:

Game viewing excursions: 3 game viewing excursions per day, early and mid morning as well as in the afternoon with experienced driver guides in the Masai Mara Game Reserve (included in price)

Balloon Safari: With professional balloon pilots daily, at dawn, in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, followed by a champagne bush breakfast and game viewing on return to camp (extra Cost)

Game walks: Daily with qualified guides in a private concession area adjacent to the Masai Mara Game Reserve; morning with a champagne bush breakfast and afternoon with sundowners and canapés (included in the price)

Culture: Visits to a nearby Masai village (manyatta) can be arranged (to be paid locally) or visits to the local school, one of the Governors’ Camps charity and community support initiatives

Mfangano Island Day excursions to Lake Victoria by light aircraft. Bird watching, boat rides, Camp on Lake walking and fishing are available on Lake Victoria.

Excursion with overnight at Victoria: Mfangano Island Camp is highly recommended (booking prior to the trip advisable) (additional cost)

General

Seasons: Open throughout the year. Peak season months August and September and 15th – 31st December. High season months January – March inclusive and June, July, October, November and 1st – 14th December. Green season – April and May

Children: Children over 8 years old only

Rate includes: Airstrip transfers, accommodation, meals, 3 game viewing excursions daily and laundry

Rate excludes: Flights, drinks, Park entrance fees

How to get there and transfers:

Air Kenya & Twice daily (10:00 hrs & 15:00 hrs) scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Safari Link: Musiara Airstrip (duration approx. 45 minutes). Clients met on arrival and transferred with a Landrover to the camp (duration approx. 15 minutes). Return Musiara Airstrip – Nairobi twice daily (11:00 hrs & 16:00 hrs)

There are scheduled flights from other airstrips in Kenya such as Nanyuki, Samburu, Lewa, Lamu, Malindi, Mombasa, Ukunda (Diani)

Charter flights: From all airports/airstrips in Kenya to Musiara Airstrip

Luggage restriction: Maximum 15 kg luggage per person in small air craft including hand luggage

Road transfer: Ex / to Nairobi is possible. Duration approx. 6 hours (depending upon road conditions)