Governors’ Il Moran Camp

• Governors' Il Moran is the top camp in the Musiara wetlands, one of the most prolific game areas in the Masai Mara
• Dining alfresco by the river
• Personally hosted at night by Patrick, the camp Manager
• Il Moran's bathrooms feature luxurious Victorian-style bath tubs as well as showers
• Superb guiding with three daily game drives on offer

Il Moran Camp lies in the western Masai Mara National Reserve of Kenya. One of the Governors camps, Il Moran is the camp for those seeking a little bit more luxury being small and exclusive. It is built along the banks of the Mara River in an area that teems with birds and wildlife. This setting is exquisite and romantic, with 10 enormous and supremely comfortable tents tucked amongst ancient trees on the banks of the river.

Each tent at Governors' Il Moran Camp has a king size bed - fashioned from ancient fallen olive trees - comfortable seating, a selection of books and artworks and a large en-suite bathroom with powerful shower and the ultimate in bush luxury, a ball and claw bath. Outside is a large veranda where you can enjoy a private dinner if you wish.

Dining at Governors' Il Moran Camp

During the day, meals are served on the banks of the Mara River under the giant evergreen trees. Dinners at Governors' Il Moran Camp are served by candlelight in the open dining tent or alfresco by the river. In keeping with authentic safari tradition, lighting is by gas and kerosene lanterns, or by candlelight but power is available at reception for recharging batteries, with limited internet access there as well.

Game-viewing

Being so close to the Mara River, game-viewing is excellent. Governors' Il Moran Camp is surrounded by classic savanna plains dotted by acacia trees, home to large herds of elephant, buffalo and of course the migrating wildebeest and buffalo which arrive and stay between July and October. Such wildlife numbers naturally bring the large cats and thus this is the area where the Big Cat Diaries were filmed.

Il Moran Activities

Il Moran Camp is one of the few Masai Mara camps which offers three game drives each day at sunrise, late morning and again in the late afternoon. Morning bush walks followed by a bush breakfast or afternoon walks followed by sundowners are also on offer (on a private concession outside the national park) and come highly recommended. The camp is also well-positioned for the sunrise hot air ballooning which is offered at a supplement. This is a spectacular way of seeing the wildlife of the Mara and ends with a champagne bush breakfast.

You can combine a stay here with Mfangano Island Camp on Lake Victoria with direct flights connecting the two lodges. All in all, Il Moran Camp is an ideal camp for honeymooners and couples who are looking for a very special safari experience.