| Location: | On the Mara River in the Masai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya |
| Number of beds: | 10 tents (20 beds) |
| 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, ensuite bathrooms with bath, large shower, twin basins, flush toilet, running cold and hot water |
| Electricity: | Tents have 2 electric lamps and 2 x 240 UK Volt plugs for charging cameras and video cameras. Charging in tents can only occur when the generator is running (from approx. 5:00am - 11:00am and 15.30pm - 23.00pm) also Gas & Paraffin lamps in tents. Also 220/240 UK Volt plugs at reception which can charge when the generator is switched off. We also carry a stock of international plug adaptors. |
| 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
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| Souvenirs: | Curio Shop is open daily |
| Laundry: | Arranged daily at no extra cost |
| Credit cards & Cash |
Visa and Mastercard are accepted. Please note we cannot accept US dollar bills older than the year 2000.
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| Communication: |
Telephone, Fax and Email at Governors’ Camp. Cellphone reception and wifi connection in camp.
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| Musiara Airstrip: | Length 1.600 m, all weather gravel airstrip, Coordinates: S 0117.98 E 03503.92 |
| Member of: | Classic Safari Camps of Africa |
HOW TO GET THERE AND TRANSFERS
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Governors Aviation |
Twice daily flights from Nairobi Wlson Airport and once daily from Loldia House to Musiara Airstrip, Masai Mara (duration approx. 45 minutes). Clients met on arrival and transferred by vehicle to the camp (duration approx. 15 minutes). Return flights Musiara Airstrip (Masai Mara) to Nairobi Wilson Airport twice daily. We can also arrange charters to and from other areas in the region.
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| Air Kenya or Safari Link: |
Twice daily (10:00 hrs & 15:00 hrs) scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson Airport to 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)
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| Charter flights: | From all airports/airstrips in Kenya to Musiara Airstrip |
| Road transfer: | Ex / to Nairobi is possible. Duration approx. 6 hours (depending upon road conditions) |
GENERAL INFORMATION
| 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, selected wines, beers and soft drinks, 3 game viewing excursions daily and laundry. |
| Rate excludes: | Flights, fine wines, spirits and champagne, Park entrance fees (currently USD$ 70 per adult per night, USD$ 40 per child per night) |
| Health: |
Preventative Malaria medication is recommended
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| Luggage restriction: | Maximum 15 kg luggage per person in small air craft including hand luggage |