Governors' Il Moran Camp is small and intimate, with added touches that place this camp at the top of the safari accommodation range. This is the camp for those who want that extra bit of luxury.
Hidden under ancient trees deep in the forest, are just ten tents which line the winding banks of the Mara River. Hippos wallow in the river waters below, elephants wander through camp and the night time is punctuated by hyena whoops and lion calls.
Each tent enjoys a private location from which to enjoy the beautiful and serene setting. The rooms are expansive and furnished to a superior standard. Beautiful recycled old wood furniture and muted natural tones are a natural extension of the environment around. Each stylish bathroom boasts a Victorian style bath, while a large verandah at the front is designed for relaxing in comfort within the peaceful surroundings.
Meals are served on the raised wooden decking of the main mess and dining tent, which offers a bird's eye view of the snorting hippos below. The main feature is a sunken fire pit lit with hot coals each evening, the perfect spot to sit back with a cocktail in hand. Tales shared around the campfire are not uncommon, nor is escaping into your own intimate and romantic safari getaway.
This camp has been awarded a GOLD Eco Rating by Eco-Tourism Kenya for its sustainable tourism practices.
Just a short drive from its sister property, Il Moran shares the same prime stretch of the Mara River but with only ten tents, making it one of the most private and intimate camps in the Masai Mara ecosystem.
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Just ten tents line the winding banks of the Mara River, each in its own private, secluded location. Rooms are expansive and furnished to a superior standard, with recycled old wood furniture, muted natural tones, a Victorian-style bath in every bathroom, and a large verandah at the front for relaxing in comfort.
Meals are served on the raised wooden decking of the main mess and dining tent, overlooking the hippo-filled river below. A sunken fire pit, lit with hot coals each evening, is the camp’s social heart for drinks and fireside stories.
Twice-daily game drives with Il Moran’s expert driver-guides are included, exploring the reserve and its private conservancy land along the Mara River. A dawn hot air balloon safari can be arranged from a launch site just fifteen minutes away, finishing with sparkling wine and a full breakfast. Sundowners on the riverbank are included each evening, and guests can add a private bush dinner under the stars or a visit to a local Maasai village.
To arrange a tailor-made journey to this lodge, speak with your Kipekee Journey Lead.
