Governors' Sky Safari with Governors Camp
Nairobi
Governors’ opened Kenya’s first exclusive safari camp in the early 1970s and today it still upholds the best-kept traditions. This safari is small and exclusive, where days are spent on game drives, and boating in the Rift Valley. Expect the guides to be excellent, food delightful and accommodation very comfortable. Governors’ provides a ‘home from home’ service, with all meals and activities included. The team is very flexible and tries to tailor all activities around its guests. At Loldia, activities include guided boat-rides and trips to Lake Nakuru and Hell’s Gate National Parks and visit to the local flower farms and a local school.
From the Masai Mara, why not think about 4 days extension on Lake Victoria’s Mfangano Island. Here the comfortable lodge overlooks the picturesque lake and activities are mainly done by boat. They include fishing, sightseeing, walking and bird-watching. However, we recommend you come here to relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Flights work perfectly from the Mara.
Highlights
- Enjoy guided boat-rides and trips to Lake Nakuru and Hell’s Gate National Parks and visit to the local flower farms and a local school
- Be in awe of the magical setting of Governors Camp
- Spot the big 5 from the best wildlife viewing location in the Mara National Park
- Indulge in exclusive setting, delicious food and superb service
- Day 1 - Nairobi - Naivasha
- Day 2 - Great Rift Valley
- Day 3 - Naivasha – Masai Mara
- Day 4 - Masai Mara
- Day 5 - Masai Mara
- Day 6 - Masai Mara – Nairobi
- Additional Information
Early morning pick up from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport or a city centre hotel and driven through the scenically beautiful Great Rift Valley down to Loldia House, nestling on the shores of Lake Naivasha. A two-hour drive from Nairobi. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the lawn overlooking Mt Longonot. Afternoon at leisure on the farm, witnessing the prolific variety of bird-life on the lake and the lake shore. Dinner in the traditional dining room.
Overnight at Loldia House in a Cottage Room on a full board and activities basis including purified water and laundry.
LOLDIA HOUSE
The early settlers found vast herds of game, huge numbers of predators and a profusion of birdlife around these spectacular lakes. They lived an outdoor lifestyle: riding, hunting, fishing and walking. Loldia House was established by a settler who arrived by ox-wagon just after the Boer War and its still owned by the same family today. Nestled under acacia and wild fig trees on the western shores of Lake Naivasha, there are just a handful of comfortable double rooms with en suite bathrooms here. The cuisine and the service are both absolutely first rate. The farm is ideally situated to visit the flamingo lakes of Nakuru and Elementaita, with Nakuru offering excellent viewing chances for white rhino seen amongst an abundance of other bird and animal life. The 6,500 acres of farm is well stocked with herds of cattle and a flock of farmed ostriches, interspersed with impala, waterbuck and other plains game. Boat trips may be arranged on Lake Naivasha for fishing and bird-watching, and visits can be made to Hell's Gate National Park with its spectacular canyon, hot springs and high raptor population. Activities are tailor made for each guest.
Loldia House
At Loldia House you’ll experience the life of Kenya’s early settlers. Loldia House is an ideal spot to relax, taste the pleasures of Kenyan country life and explore the Great Rift Valley.
Early breakfast before departing to Lake Nakuru National Park. Morning game drive around Lake Nakuru, famous for its abundance of flamingos and large variety of water birds. Lake Nakuru is also one of Kenya’s Rhino Sanctuaries and large numbers of Rhinos are regularly seen, along with good sightings of Leopard. Lunch is served under the Acacia trees overlooking the lake. Returning to Loldia in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight.
Overnight at Loldia House in a Cottage Room on a full board and activities basis including purified water and laundry.
Loldia House
At Loldia House you’ll experience the life of Kenya’s early settlers. Loldia House is an ideal spot to relax, taste the pleasures of Kenyan country life and explore the Great Rift Valley.
Breakfast served on the lawns of Loldia House. After breakfast you will be transferred to the Loldia airstrip to catch the Governors Aviation flight direct to the Mara departing Loldia at approximately 1015 and arrives Governors’ airstrip at approximately 11:00am. You will enjoy a short game drive en route to the camp. Settle in to camp, lunch in camp, after lunch relax in camp and then head out on afternoon game drive to explore Masai Mara National Reserve. Returning to camp before sundown. Pre-dinner drinks around the campfire, a candlelit dinner in the dining tent.
Overnight at Governors’ Camp in a Luxury Tent on a full board basis, including mineral water and laundry.
Governors' Camp
Governors' Camp lies on the banks of the Mara River in the west of the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. The camp is in a spot once reserved for the colonial governors of Kenya and their royal visitors. When created in 1972, it set new standards in luxury as a tented camp, placing particular emphasis on comfort and service. Maintaining these qualities, the camp has been refined and improved over the years. However, special care has been taken to preserve an atmosphere in which today's traveller may share some of the experiences of a classic safari and enjoy the landscape and wildlife that so inspired adventurers such as Hemingway. Tents are carefully positioned for uninterrupted views from their verandas and are stylishly decorated. Niceties such as early morning tea and ginger biscuits are brought to your tent and daily meals are absolutely delicious. Many people dress up for dinner! Activities are extremely flexible with walking and 4x4 safaris offered.
Governors' Camp
The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors. Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile, in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.
Early morning game drive at dawn, returning to the Camp for breakfast. A 10:30am game drive, returning to the camp for lunch. A 3:30pm game drive returning to camp before sundown
Overnight at Governors’ Camp in a Luxury Tent on a full board basis, including mineral water and laundry.
Governors' Camp
The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors. Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile, in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.
Early morning game drive at dawn, returning to the Camp for breakfast. A 10:30am game drive, returning to the camp for lunch. A 3:30pm game drive returning to camp before sundown
Overnight at Governors’ Camp in a Luxury Tent on a full board basis, including mineral water and laundry.
Governors' Camp
The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors. Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile, in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.
After early morning game drive, followed by breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for the flight to Nairobi departing at 1100hrs, and arrives into Nairobi at 1145hrs. On arrival at Wilson airport clients will be transferred to JKIA or a city hotel where our services end.
Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast
Cost Includes
• Meet and greet services at airport or Nairobi city centre hotel
• Activities are on a shared basis in camp 4x4 vehicle with camp guides
• Park fees and government taxes
• Flights Naivasha/Mara/Nairobi as specified on the itinerary
Cost Excludes
• Visas and international flights
• Airport taxes (clients pay direct)
• Driver-guide gratuities, drinks, dining rooms tips, porterage
• Personal travel, baggage and medical insurance
• Telephone bill and any items of a personal nature
• Park Fees for excursions to Hells Gate from Loldia House to be paid directly (except Lake Nakuru Park Fee included)
Additional remarks
• We may have to re-route the itinerary or accommodate in similar lodges in case of non-availability.
• Prices for domestic flights, airport taxes or park fees may be changed without prior notice. This is beyond our control and any increase levied will be passed to you.
Passenger Information
• Passengers should bring only soft sided bags on safaris.
• All the passengers must have Identification Card/Passport with them for internal flights.
• Baggage on internal flights is strictly limited to 15kgs per person (including hand luggage). Any excess baggage will be charged by the airline at check-in.
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