Wilderness Mara-Formerly Little Governors’ Camp
Intimate luxury and remarkable wildlife in the heart of the Mara Triangle
Within the Mara Triangle, plains meet a dramatic escarpment in a wildlife-rich corner of the greater Masai Mara National Reserve. The landscape supports diverse birds and mammals, offering expansive views and opportunities for calm observation amid strong seasonal rhythms. It invites visitors to slow down.
You will find Wilderness Mara there. This area is known for its dramatic escarpment, broad open plains, and rich wildlife across seasonal cycles. Visitors plan respectful routes and observe safety and conservation during guided experiences.
This classic, newly rebuilt property offers an exclusive safari experience with quick, direct access to both sides of the Mara River via a private footbridge. That means more territory, more wildlife, and fewer vehicles at sightings.
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📖 A Legend Reborn
Formerly Little Governors’ Camp, this legendary property was completely rebuilt to offer an intimate experience in a place synonymous with authenticity, warmth, and adventure.
Wilderness is honoured to continue the extraordinary legacy of this property, built on decades of passion and purpose.
Each of the 12 tented suites is positioned to maximise privacy and views, featuring elevated private decks and indoor and outdoor showers.
The camp remains true to its East African roots — elegant, grounded, and deeply connected to place — while adding just the right touches of comfort.
🌟 Camp Highlights
- 🏕️ Concession Setting — A slice of land within the national reserve where only a small number of safari operators are permitted to host guests.
- 🦁 Unique Wildlife — Exceptional game viewing, including the annual Great Migration and prolific birdlife.
- ✨ Luxury Tented Suites — Privacy, elevated decks, indoor and outdoor showers.
- 🌿 Conservation Focus — Close collaboration with researchers from partner conservation organizations in the area.
🛋️ Life at Wilderness Mara
Elegant, grounded, and deeply connected to place. Camp facilities include:
- 💆 Spa — Rest and relax after a day out on the plains.
- 🏋️ Gym — A well-equipped gym with in-room yoga mats.
- 🏊 Pool — Follow a dip with a sundowner in the lounge.
- 📚 The Study — A quiet space for the curious to browse and learn about our Impact work, or to process photographic mementos.
- ☀️ Solar Farm — Take a back-of-house tour to see our sustainability in action.
At times, we host researchers working in the area, who are available in camp for guests wishing to learn more about our conservation impact in the Masai Mara.
🍽️ Cuisine
Wilderness Mara’s menus celebrate Kenyan produce and regional inspiration. They feature Maasai honey, coastal spices, and traditional dishes, while offering a refined Taste of Africa dish each evening.
Signature experiences include an atmospheric Manyatta dinner under the stars, where fire cooking and Maasai culture come alive.
🦁 Wildlife in the Mara
The Mara Triangle affords an exclusive safari experience thanks to its lower visitor density, well-maintained roads, effective anti-poaching patrols, and strict conservation management by the Mara Conservancy.
Here you can experience exceptional game viewing — including the annual Great Migration, which sees millions of wildebeest, hundreds of thousands of zebras, and countless gazelles brave waiting crocodiles as they surge across the roiling waters of the Mara River.
On game drives you’ll likely pass:
- 🐘 Large elephant, zebra, and antelope herds.
- 🦏 Resident black rhino.
- 🦊 Rarer species such as serval and bat-eared fox.
- 🦁 Your fair share of predator-prey face-offs.
🎯 Safari Experiences & Activities
- 🚙 Game Drives — Get closer to thrilling wildlife interactions and see creatures big and small on morning and afternoon game drives. Witness the Great Migration on both sides of the Mara River.
- 🎈 Hot Air Ballooning — For a thrilling perspective of the Mara, take to the skies on an aerial safari. (At extra cost.)
- 🦜 Birding — Notable species include martial eagle, blue swallow, gray crowned crane, and rufous-bellied heron. With over 470 species in the region, birders will be spoiled for choice.
- 🎭 Cultural Visits — On a respectful visit to a local Maasai manyatta (homestead), deepen your knowledge of Maasai traditions and culture.
🌿 Conservation & Community Impact
The Mara Triangle, managed by the Mara Conservancy, is celebrated for its effective conservation model. The important conservation and community work long championed by Governors’ continues here, now aligned with our Impact framework under the pillars of Educate, Empower, and Protect.
- 📚 Educate — Supporting the Enkereri Primary School Tree Nursery Project through our Children in the Wilderness (CITW) programme.
- 💼 Empower — Supporting livelihoods that reduce pressure on forests and create viable income beyond charcoal production.
- 🏘️ Community Development — In the Mara region we collaborate with Maasai elders to enhance local education and vocational training, addressing challenges that hinder school attendance.
Guests are invited to visit the school where a CITW Eco-Club operates, as well as the Mara Rianda Clinic that provides accessible and affordable quality healthcare to the Maasai community.
💰 Wilderness Mara Rates 2026–2028
2026-2028 Rates
Rates are per person per night and are fully inclusive of accommodation, all meals, local drinks, laundry, and all camp experiences including game drives, guided activities, and community engagement. Conservation levy and government taxes are included.
🌍 Rates (USD)
📅 1 June 2026 – 31 October 2026 — $2,028
📅 1 November 2026 – 15 December 2026 — $1,324
📅 16 December 2026 – 1 January 2027 — $2,028
📅 2 January 2027 – 28 February 2027 — $1,324
📅 1 March 2027 – 30 April 2027 — $1,007
📅 1 May 2027 – 31 May 2027 — $1,390
📅 1 June 2027 – 31 October 2027 — $2,129
📅 1 November 2027 – 15 December 2027 — $1,390
📅 16 December 2027 – 1 January 2028 — $2,129
📅 2 January 2028 – 29 February 2028 — $1,390
Rates are subject to change. Please contact us for a personalised quotation.
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✈️ Getting There
The closest air access to the camp is via Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, served daily by Governors’ Aviation, Air Kenya, and Safarilink, with flight times of approximately 45 minutes from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport.
From the airstrip, it’s a short 15-minute transfer to camp by safari vehicle.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Wilderness Mara is a newly rebuilt luxury camp in the Masai Mara ecosystem. It sits in the Mara Triangle, managed by the Mara Conservancy, and offers access to prime migration territory. Guests can expect year-round big cat sightings. The camp also offers premium accommodations and guided experiences.
🌊 Is Wilderness Mara on the Mara River?
Wilderness Mara is positioned on a marsh ecosystem with access to the Masai Mara’s prime game viewing zones, including the Mara River — the site of the Great Migration’s most dramatic crossing events (peaking between August and September).
🌟 What makes Wilderness Mara different from other Mara camps?
Wilderness brings its conservation-first model to the Masai Mara. Guides are trained to the highest standards, prioritising wildlife interpretation and ecological support. The camp’s community partnership model directly benefits local communities.
📅 When is the best time to visit?
The Great Migration wildebeest crossings at the Mara River peak between August and September. However, the Mara is excellent year-round. Green season (November to June) offers lower rates and fewer vehicles.
✈️ How do I get to Wilderness Mara?
The closest air access is via Kichwa Tembo Airstrip, served daily by Governors’ Aviation, Air Kenya, and Safarilink (approx. 45 minutes from Nairobi Wilson). From the airstrip, it’s a short 15-minute transfer to camp.
👨👩👧 Are children able to stay at Wilderness Mara?
Yes, children of all ages are welcome.
🥗 Do you cater for special dietary requirements?
Yes. Menus are adapted into dedicated vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, and nut-free versions, with dairy-free and gluten-free guests supported through suitable substitutions.
♿ Do the rooms have ramp access?
Five rooms at Wilderness Mara have ramp access: the family room and four rooms along the forest side of the camp.
🔗 Combine Your Stay
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Suggested Journeys
- 👨👩👧 Masai Mara & Serengeti (Family) — An 8-night journey across some of Africa’s most renowned safari destinations. (8 nights | 4 camps | From USD 14,280 per person)
- 💍 Kenya Safari & Gorilla Trekking (Honeymoon) — From the plains of the Masai Mara to gorilla trekking in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park. (10 nights | 4 camps | From USD 24,200 per person)
- 🏖️ Classic Kenya from Nairobi to Coast (Family) — From Nairobi to the Indian Ocean, explore lakes, savannah, and beaches. (12 nights | 4 camps | From USD 12,875 per person)
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📞 Ready to Plan Your Safari?
When we say we’re there every step of the way, we mean it — literally. From planning the perfect circuit to private inter-camp transfers and easing you through customs, we’re with you on the ground, at your side, 24-7, from start to finish.
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Beyond Kenya Safaris — Your gateway to authentic East African adventures.
The first light breaks over the marsh, painting the sky in rose and gold. A lone hippo’s call echoes across the water. Warthog piglets shuffle through the grass. From your tent’s veranda, you watch giraffes grazing at the edge of the glade. In that moment, you know you are somewhere rare: in the heart of the Masai Mara, at Little Governors’ Camp.
Here, the wild feels intimate. Vehicles are left behind, wildlife moves freely. You are part of the rhythm of dawn and dusk, of river crossings, birdsong, and shadows. Every moment is designed not just to observe the Mara—but to belong to it.
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