Some of the 36 tents line the riverbank, with uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains. All tents have en-suite bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets.
Governors' Camp is a site popular with both animals (who come to the river to drink) and people. As in the past the hotel emphasises enjoying the wild splendours of Africa in the highest possible style. Evenings are devoted to cocktails around a bonfire and dinner by candlelight.
Each morning a breakfast feast is prepared over blazing coals: mountains of bacon, eggs the way you like them, fresh milk flown-in daily, hot-baked croissants, exotic fruits, and freshly-brewed Kenya coffee.