Governors' Camp | Masai Mara National Reserve
Governors’ Camp is Africa’s first permanent luxury tented camp, remaining in its original site since 1972. It occupies the best wildlife viewing location in the Reserve, nestled in the riverine forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, its waters teeming with bird-life, hippos and crocodiles. It is perfect for couples, families and friends wanting to experience the best of what a safari in the Masai Mara has to offer.
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Our five new Family Tents are shaded by riverine forest and offer spectacular views across the open plains. Each unit features a (fixed) double bed on one side and a twin on the other, with the option to add a third single bed for larger groups. The twin room can also be converted into a double, perfect for two couples sharing. A central living area seamlessly connects the two bedrooms, while a wide verandah with outdoor furniture ensures you stay close to the action at all times. Two units are wheelchair-friendly.
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Drinking Water Filtration System, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Family Safari Tent, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Safe, Shower, Table, Twin Bed, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
The camp is situated in the heart of the Masai Mara's prime game-viewing area. There are 19 "luxury tents" (twins and doubles), all facing onto the Mara River. The tents are large, bright, and allow plenty of natural light. All the tents have been designed in the classic safari style, each with en-suite bathrooms and a private verandah.
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Drinking Water Filtration System, En Suite Bathroom, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Shower, Verandah
Perched on a bend of the Mara River, this is a lovely suite for honeymooners.
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Conference Centre, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Restaurant, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Massages, Safaris
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Safaris, Wildlife Tours
Governors’ Camp properties combine the best locations in the Masai Mara with the best-designed vehicles and exceptionally highly trained and experienced guides to give our clients un-matched game-viewing and photographic opportunities in the world’s prime wildlife area.
We are in the heart of the best game viewing area of the Masai Mara; we take you out twice a day into the famous Masai Mara Game Reserve and surrounding areas. Our driver-guides are hand-picked and nurtured by us. They undergo a continuous guide training scheme mentored by experts in the field. Having operated in the Masai Mara for 50 years, our driver-guides have an un-paralleled knowledge of the reserve combined with a deep understanding and respect for the importance of this wilderness area, its flora and its fauna.
Game drives are included in the accommodation rate.
The idea behind this club is to educate and inspire our youngest visitors in ways they would never have access to in their mainstream schooling systems abroad. Game drives are, of course, extraordinary experiences in themselves to be shared with family, but there is so much more for your children to take away from their Kenyan safari.
The activities are designed to be fun and informative, and we know these experiences will provide your children with lifelong memories. Parents can take some well-deserved time out, enjoy a spa treatment, read a book, or have a siesta while our friendly team keeps your children as entertained and educated as they would like, whilst, of course, ensuring their complete safety at all times. Please note that the Governors' Cub Club is only available at Governors’ Camp.
Included in the accommodation price.
For those looking for an adventure of a different kind, we suggest a magical hot air balloon safari over the Masai Mara.
The adventure begins just before dawn. Departure is from a launch site behind Little Governors’ Camp. Guests assemble at the launch site for a briefing as the flames from the hot air balloon burners light the darkness as the crews inflate their craft. As the dawn breaks, the hot air balloon fills and then rises. Suspended in a basket beneath the rainbow-coloured canopy, you’re off for a wildlife viewing adventure with an entirely different perspective.
What amazes most first-time balloonists is the absolute stillness – the silence as you float above the plains, the forest and the rivers of the Masai Mara.
After about an hour or so, your balloon safari finishes with a flourish. In the time-honoured tradition of balloon flights the world over, toast your return to earth with sparkling wine and enjoy a delicious breakfast that is set up and served at a very special spot. The experience ends with a game drive back to your camp.
There is an extra cost for a hot air balloon safari and the price depends on the time of year.
For a very unique experience, enjoy the excitement of a bush dinner in the wild. You will arrive at a special secluded location on the banks of the Mara river. A welcoming drink awaits by the warming campfire, followed by a delicious meal prepared by our Bush chefs, served under the stars, with the soft lights of safari lanterns and accompanied by the sounds of the African night and the grunting Mara river hippos.
Bush breakfasts and bush lunches are also available. Please try to book bush meals in advance. Costs: bush breakfasts and lunches USD $75 per person, bush dinners USD $92 per person
After your late afternoon game drive, end the day with a 'sundowner' at our very special spot on the banks of the Mara River. Our team will have set up a traditional 'safari bar' ahead of your arrival.
Sundowners are included in the nightly rate but premium drinks are extra.
The Masai people of East Africa are a striking image, synonymous with safari. A proud people with many traditional practices still very much alive in their culture. Visit a local Masai village and learn about who they are in their own words.
Entry to the Maasai village is currently USD $40 per person and is paid directly to the community.
Since the beginning of the 20th Century the cheetah population has fallen dramatically from 100'000 individuals to 7'500 individuals with human activity a major cause. It is therefore important to understand the cheetah-human interface, which is one of the key works of the Mara-Meru Cheetah Project, led by Dr. Elena Chelyseva.
Our Governors' Guides play a critical role in the data collection for Dr. Elena and her team, reporting through sightings and behaviour observations of cheetah spotted. Dr Elena enjoys sharing her expertise on the cheetahs in the area with our guests through talks or by accompanying guests game drives.
Please let us know if you would like to pre-book a talk or a guided game drive with Elena when booking your safari. There is a minimum donation requirement of USD $500 for a presentation in camp.
Visits to our responsible tourism projects can be organised from camp. Mara Rianda Primary School and Mara Rianda Medical Centre are two inspirational projects supported by Governors’ Camps.
There is no extra charge for this activity but donations to any of the projects are welcome.
Guided Community Giving
Our Mission
Many rural communities surrounding our camps in the Masai Mara, Great Rift Valley and Laikipia face ongoing challenges in accessing quality education, adequate learning resources, conservation awareness programmes and reliable school nutrition. Through our support of eight rural schools and a community centre, we aim to help create stronger, more resilient communities by improving educational opportunities, fostering environmental stewardship among young people, and ensuring students have the resources and nourishment they need to thrive both in and out of the classroom.
Our Impact
Our community initiatives currently support eight rural schools and a community centre across three regions of Kenya. Through our bursary programme, school feeding initiatives and the Children in the Wilderness conservation education programme, hundreds of students benefit from improved access to education, daily meals and environmental learning opportunities. By sourcing donated supplies locally where possible, we also help support nearby businesses, creating a wider positive impact that extends beyond the classroom and into the surrounding communities.
Children In the Wilderness
Our Mission
Many children living in remote communities surrounding the Masai Mara, Laikipia and Naivasha grow up with limited access to conservation education, despite their close connection to some of Kenya’s most important wildlife habitats. Children in the Wilderness (CITW) Kenya was established to bridge this gap by helping young people understand the value of the natural environment, develop a sense of responsibility towards conservation, and build the confidence and leadership skills needed to become future custodians of their communities and ecosystems. By combining environmental education, mentorship and immersive experiences in nature, the programme aims to create a generation that is both empowered and actively engaged in protecting Kenya’s natural heritage.
Our Impact
Since launching in Kenya in 2024, CITW has grown from three Eco-Clubs serving 90 students to nine Eco-Clubs reaching 270 students across the Masai Mara, Laikipia and Naivasha regions. The programme has trained 25 Eco-Mentors to deliver conservation education within their communities, helping ensure its long-term sustainability. Annual conservation camps have expanded from 30 participants in 2024 to a total of 90 students attending by 2025, many experiencing wildlife and safari environments for the first time. In addition, bursary support is currently provided to 25 students, while partner schools have benefited from improved learning environments through the provision of desks, chairs, exercise books, solar lamps, sports equipment and school renovations. These achievements demonstrate the programme’s growing reach and its positive impact on both conservation awareness and educational opportunity.
Tree Planting Programs
Our Mission
Tree loss and habitat degradation pose a growing challenge in several of the ecosystems where we operate. In the Masai Mara, elephant activity, riverbank erosion, flooding linked to changing rainfall patterns, and disease affecting certain tree species have contributed to the decline of riverine forests. This loss impacts biodiversity, wildlife habitat and the long-term health of these ecosystems. Through our tree-planting initiatives, we aim to restore indigenous vegetation, strengthen ecosystem resilience, support biodiversity and help ensure that future generations inherit healthy, functioning landscapes.
Our Impact
Governors’ Camp Collection has planted hundreds of indigenous trees across its campgrounds in the Masai Mara and has donated additional seedlings to local schools, community projects and villages. Our nurseries focus on propagating native species, including the vulnerable East African greenheart (Warburgia ugandensis), helping to support the conservation of species facing increasing pressures in the wild. Beyond our own properties, we also support the Eburru Rafiki Forest Community Group in its efforts to restore the Mau–Eburru Forest ecosystem, an important habitat for the endangered mountain bongo. Through these combined efforts, we are contributing to habitat restoration, biodiversity conservation and increased community participation in environmental stewardship.
Waste Reduction & Solar Energy
Our Mission
Tourism operations can place pressure on natural environments through waste generation, plastic consumption, energy use and the transport of supplies. In sensitive ecosystems such as the Masai Mara and Great Rift Valley, reducing these impacts is essential to protecting wildlife, preserving natural resources and ensuring tourism remains sustainable for future generations. Through a range of environmental initiatives, we aim to minimise our ecological footprint, reduce waste, increase the use of renewable energy and demonstrate that high-quality hospitality can operate in harmony with the environment.
Our Impact
All Governors’ Camp Collection properties have achieved Gold EcoRating certification, recognising our long-term commitment to environmental sustainability and responsible tourism. The installation of reverse osmosis water filtration systems has eliminated the need for thousands of single-use plastic water bottles, while plastic straws and disposable bathroom amenities have been replaced with more sustainable alternatives. Waste is segregated to maximise recycling opportunities, and vegetable gardens at our properties help reduce food miles by supplying fresh produce locally. In addition, solar power systems at Governors’ Camp and Governors’ Il Moran Camp provide renewable electricity and solar-heated water, reducing reliance on conventional energy sources and lowering the environmental impact of our operations.
The Pangolin Project
Our Mission
The Giant Pangolin is one of Kenya’s rarest and least understood mammals, with fewer than 30 individuals believed to remain in the country. Its last known refuge, the Nyekweri Forest, has suffered extensive habitat loss, with an estimated 80% of the forest cover disappearing over the past decade due to illegal logging, charcoal production and land subdivision. As the forest shrinks, so too does the future of the Giant Pangolin and the countless other species that depend on this unique ecosystem.
Through our partnership with The Pangolin Project, we aim to help secure and protect the remaining forest habitat while supporting long-term conservation efforts that safeguard both pangolins and the wider biodiversity of Nyekweri. By raising awareness and generating direct financial support for conservation land leases, we hope to contribute to a future where Kenya’s Giant Pangolin population can survive and recover, and where this irreplaceable forest continues to provide ecological benefits for wildlife and local communities alike.
Our Impact
The fundraiser generated more than USD 21,000 in support of The Pangolin Project’s ongoing conservation work. With every USD 50 donated helping to protect one acre of forest for a year, these funds are actively contributing to the protection of critical habitat within the Nyekweri Forest, helping secure land leases that safeguard the last known refuge of Kenya’s Giant Pangolins and a wealth of other wildlife.
Beyond the financial contribution, the partnership continues to raise awareness of the urgent threats facing both the Giant Pangolin and the Nyekweri Forest. By connecting travellers, supporters and conservation-minded individuals with this important cause, we are helping build long-term support for efforts to protect and restore this unique ecosystem. Together with The Pangolin Project, we remain committed to supporting initiatives that give Kenya’s rarest mammal and its forest home a better chance of survival.
Protect Loita Forest
Our Mission
The Loita Forest is one of Kenya’s last remaining indigenous forests and a critical component of the Greater Mara Ecosystem. Yet increasing land subdivision, agricultural expansion, charcoal production, and unsustainable timber harvesting are placing growing pressure on this important landscape. As the forest becomes fragmented, wildlife corridors are disrupted, biodiversity declines, and the natural resources that local communities depend upon become increasingly vulnerable.
Through our partnership with the Mara Elephant Project, we support a future where conservation and community livelihoods can thrive together. By helping protect forest habitat through the Linda Msitu programme and supporting community-led conservation initiatives, we aim to keep the Loita Forest standing for future generations, safeguarding wildlife movement, preserving vital water catchments, and ensuring local communities benefit from protecting this remarkable ecosystem.
Our Impact
Our support contributes to the ongoing work of the Mara Elephant Project and the Linda Msitu programme, which helps protect privately owned forest parcels through voluntary conservation agreements with local landowners. By creating incentives to maintain forest cover rather than clear land for agriculture, the programme is helping conserve critical habitat while providing tangible benefits to participating families and communities.
A key milestone has been our fundraising raffle, which attracted 321 entries and raised USD 15,295 in support of the Mara Elephant Project’s conservation efforts. These funds are being used to expand the Linda Msitu forest protection initiative and support ranger teams working on the ground to patrol the forest, monitor threats, and safeguard critical wildlife corridors used by more than 600 elephants and numerous other species.
Beyond the financial contribution, the campaign has helped raise awareness of the importance of the Loita Forest and the challenges it faces. By connecting travellers, conservation supporters and local communities with this cause, we are helping build long-term support for the protection of one of Kenya’s most important indigenous forests, demonstrating how community-led conservation can play a vital role in preserving this landscape for future generations.
The Mara Elephant Project
Our Mission
The Greater Mara Ecosystem is one of Africa’s most important wildlife landscapes, but increasing human populations, agricultural expansion and habitat loss are placing unprecedented pressure on both wildlife and local communities. Human-Wildlife Conflict has become the greatest threat to the long-term survival of elephants in the region, while bushmeat poaching, snaring, illegal logging and charcoal production continue to degrade critical habitats. Without intervention, these challenges threaten not only elephant populations but the health and connectivity of the entire ecosystem upon which countless species and communities depend.
Through a combination of rapid response teams, anti-poaching operations, scientific research and community engagement, Mara Elephant Project is working to create a future where people and wildlife can thrive side by side. By reducing conflict, protecting vital habitats and using real-time data to guide conservation decisions, MEP is helping to secure safe movement corridors for elephants while supporting the livelihoods of the communities that share this landscape.
Our Impact
Over the years, Mara Elephant Project has become a leading force in conservation across the Greater Mara. Through intelligence-led operations and collaborative law enforcement efforts, elephant poaching has been dramatically reduced, helping to safeguard one of Kenya’s most important elephant populations. In response to the growing threat of bushmeat poaching, MEP rangers removed more than 1,000 wire snares in 2025 alone, preventing countless injuries and deaths among wildlife while protecting key habitats from further degradation.
Today, MEP actively monitors more than 1,100 individual elephants through its ElephantBook database and uses satellite tracking technology to better understand elephant movements and identify emerging threats. Its Rapid Response Units, supported by thermal drone technology, respond to Human-Wildlife Conflict incidents across the ecosystem, helping prevent crop damage, reduce retaliatory killings and foster greater coexistence between people and wildlife. These achievements represent meaningful progress towards a healthier, more resilient Mara for future generations.
Mara Predator Conservation Program
Our Mission
Large carnivores are among the most vulnerable species in the Greater Mara Ecosystem. As human populations grow and wildlife habitats become increasingly fragmented, predators such as lions, cheetahs and African wild dogs face mounting pressures from habitat loss, conflict with livestock owners, poisoning and competition for space. While lions remain relatively stable, cheetah populations are critically fragile, and the recent return of African wild dogs presents both an opportunity and a challenge for conservation. Without targeted intervention, these iconic species risk further decline, threatening the ecological balance of one of Africa’s most celebrated wildlife landscapes.
The Mara Predator Conservation Program works to create a future where predators and people can coexist. By combining rigorous scientific research with practical community-based conservation solutions, the program seeks to reduce conflict, protect livelihoods and ensure healthy predator populations for generations to come. Through monitoring predator movements, improving livestock protection and empowering local communities to become conservation partners, MPCP is helping build a more resilient ecosystem where both wildlife and people can thrive.
Our Impact
The Mara Predator Conservation Program has played a vital role in advancing predator conservation across the Greater Mara. Through ongoing research, the team monitors more than 450 resident lions and uses GPS collar technology to better understand predator movements, identify conflict hotspots and inform conservation action. The program has also helped document and support the gradual return of African wild dogs to the ecosystem following their local extinction in the 1990s, while continuing to monitor and protect the Mara’s small but significant cheetah population.
On the ground, MPCP’s community-led initiatives are delivering tangible results. Predator-proof bomas, chain-link fencing and deterrent lighting have significantly reduced nighttime livestock losses, helping to lower retaliatory killings of predators. The Lion Ambassador network provides an effective early-warning and rapid-response system, assisting with conflict mitigation and anti-poisoning efforts across community lands. Through herder training programs, community engagement and practical conservation interventions, MPCP is demonstrating that predator conservation and sustainable livelihoods can go hand in hand.
The Mara Raptor Program
Our Mission
Raptors play a vital role in maintaining healthy ecosystems, yet many species across the Greater Mara face increasing threats from habitat loss, poisoning, collisions with infrastructure and human disturbance. Several of the region’s most iconic birds of prey, including vultures and large eagles, are experiencing population declines across Africa, with some now classified as Endangered or Critically Endangered. Despite their ecological importance as scavengers and apex aerial predators, many species remain poorly understood, making effective conservation planning a challenge.
The Mara Raptor Project seeks to reverse these declines by improving our understanding of raptor populations while implementing practical conservation measures to protect them. Through long-term monitoring, scientific research, rehabilitation efforts and community engagement, the project aims to ensure that the Greater Mara remains a stronghold for Africa’s birds of prey. By safeguarding nesting sites, responding to threats and generating critical data on species movements and breeding success, the project is helping secure a future where raptors continue to thrive across the ecosystem.
Our Impact
The Mara Raptor Project has significantly expanded knowledge of raptor populations within the Greater Mara Ecosystem, identifying nearly 1,000 nesting sites and actively monitoring approximately 400 of them. This extensive monitoring programme provides invaluable data on breeding success, population trends and habitat use, helping conservationists make informed decisions to protect vulnerable species. The project has also advanced the use of satellite tracking and bird ringing to better understand the movements, survival and behaviour of key species, including vultures and Martial Eagles.
Beyond research, the team delivers tangible conservation action on the ground. Injured and poisoned birds receive rapid intervention and rehabilitation support, while vulnerable nests are reinforced or replaced with artificial nesting platforms to improve breeding success. The project also strengthens local conservation capacity through guide training and public engagement, creating greater awareness of the importance of raptors within the ecosystem. Together, these efforts are helping to protect one of Africa’s most important raptor strongholds and contributing to the long-term survival of some of the continent’s most threatened bird species.
Mara Rianda Health Center
Our Mission
Access to quality healthcare remains a significant challenge for many remote communities living around the Masai Mara. Long distances to medical facilities, limited healthcare infrastructure and shortages of trained medical personnel can make it difficult for families to access essential services, particularly maternal and child healthcare. These barriers can lead to preventable illnesses, delayed treatment and poorer health outcomes, affecting both individual wellbeing and broader community development.
The Mara Rianda Health Centre was established to help bridge this gap by providing accessible, affordable and high-quality healthcare to local communities. By delivering a wide range of medical services close to where people live, while continually investing in facilities, equipment and staff support, the project aims to improve health outcomes, strengthen community resilience and create a healthier future for generations to come.
Our Impact
Since opening in 2013, the Mara Rianda Health Centre has become a vital healthcare resource for the surrounding community, serving approximately 100 patients each week. The facility provides essential outpatient services, maternal healthcare, child health programmes, HIV testing and treatment, laboratory services, community outreach and preventative healthcare initiatives, ensuring that thousands of people have access to medical care that might otherwise be difficult to obtain.
Continued investment has strengthened the clinic’s capacity and long-term sustainability. Recent developments include the installation of a KES 4.2 million solar power system, providing a reliable source of renewable energy, a KES 1.3 million electric fence to improve security, and a KES 8.4 million accommodation block for visiting healthcare professionals, enabling specialist support and staff training. The addition of a new KES 9.7 million laboratory will further enhance diagnostic capabilities, allowing the clinic to provide faster and more comprehensive healthcare services to the community it serves.
Your Stay
3 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
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5 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English, Swahili
No. Rooms: 24
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Nature, Relaxation, Wildlife
No.5 Boutique Hotel | Entebbe
Nestled in the leafy suburbs of Entebbe, is the stylish boutique hotel, Hotel No.5. From the moment you arrive, you are warmly welcomed and cared for. With luxurious rooms opening onto the garden and swimming pool, this is a great option for guests looking for an intimate stay in a tranquil setting.
Make yourself at home – unwind beside the swimming pool, pamper yourself with a spa treatment, or work up a sweat in the hotel gym. For one of the most flavoursome dining experiences in Entebbe, carefully planned menus are paired to an international wine list, and served with pride.
Attention to detail and an attentive guest experience are synonymous with Hotel No. 5, making it the perfect choice for a restful stay in this busy town.
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The luxury twin rooms are located on the ground level. Each room has a small outside seating area opening onto the gardens and swimming pool, and ensuite bathroom with shower. All air conditioned rooms offer Wi-Fi internet access, a guest safe, flat screen television, direct dial telephone, filter coffee making facility and mosquito nets over the beds.
The luxury double rooms are located on the second floor. Each room has a small outside sitting area facing the gardens and swimming pool, and an en-suite bathroom with shower. All rooms offer Wi-Fi internet access, a guest safe, flat screen television, direct dial telephone, filter coffee making facility and mosquito nets over the beds
Property Facilities
Gym, Laundry Service (Available), Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Complimentary Wi-Fi, En-Suite, Mosquito Nets, Safe, Satellite / Cable Television, Tea / Coffee
Available Services
Airport Shuttle (Available), Room Service
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cultural Tours, Garden Tours, Wildlife Tours
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
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Mahogany Springs Lodge | Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park
Mahogany Springs is situated in one of the most intimate, secluded, beautiful and most importantly natural settings in the world and only around 2 minutes away from the Gorilla tracking starting point.
All the rooms at Mahogany Springs are high end suites. All Suites can be twin, double or triple. There is 24/7 power in all the rooms. All rooms have large en-suite bathrooms with a gorgeously designed open terracotta shower.
All 12 luxurious suites have their own private terrace with magnificent panoramic views over the grounds, river and surrounding areas.
The main dining area is exquisitely furnished and with panoramic views beyond the lodge’s own gardens you will enjoy dining in a tranquil and unrivalled setting. The service provided is as much an art form as the food therefore, the staff are trained to very high standards. Within the main building there is a stunning bar where guests can sit all day and night trying one of the many cocktails or simply a bottle of fine wine. Most of the produce used at Mahogany Springs is grown on site to provide guests with the freshest ingredients.
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We have 8 Superior Suites/Bandas. These can be single, twin, triple or quad.
All have private bathrooms, private terrace, hot water, power points, mosquito nets, luxury linen and are finished to a high standard. 24/7 power.
This Suite is ideal for groups or families. It is 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private lounge area, large raised private terrace. The Suite has various power points, hot water, mosquito nets, luxury linen and is finished to a high standard
We have 2 x family suites. New one opened 2022.
We have 2 Honeymoon Suite. They are similar to the Superior Suites but have a few little added touches including the Jacuzzi Bathtub in addition to the shower
Stunning main building containing a gif shop, beautiful bar, lounge area, restaurant, panoramic raised terrace, and wifi.
Twin, Double, Triple, or Quad
2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, private lounge. Ideal for families and groups
2 stunning Honeymoon Suites
Property Facilities
24-hour Security, Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Disability Services, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Library, Meal on Request, Mobile Connectivity, Private Vehicle (Available), Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Disabled Rooms, Electrical Outlets, En-Suite, Fireplace, Hair Dryer, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mosquito Nets, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah, Wheelchair Friendly
Available Services
Babysitting Service, Credit Card Facilities, Foreign Exchange, Room Service
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Fine Dining, Garden Tours, Gorilla Tracking, High Tea, Massages, Safaris, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
Activities Nearby
Big 5, Bird Watching, Boat Cruises, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Gorilla Tracking, Helicopter Rides, Hiking, Massages, Mountain Biking, River Cruises, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours
The Gorilla tracking starting point is located just 2 minutes away from Mahogany Springs. This experience will remain in your memories forever and can not be put into words. $600 per permit per day.
A luxury Spa perched overlooking the river and forest. This Opatra London Spa offers luxurious facials, massages and foot treatments. Pre-booking is highly recommended.
Opatra uses the latest devices and cutting edge technology to deliver high-end skin care treatments and products.
Mahogany Springs is a bird watchers dream. Located on an open piece of land with a river running through. it is the ideal lodge for any keen bird watchers. Mahogany Springs also offers complimentary tours around their extensive gardens with their resident bird watching expert.
All clients can visit the school free of charge. It is 2 minutes away from Mahogany Springs by car or a 7 minute walk.
We support various community projects that our clients can visit all around the area
Located around 3 minutes away from Mahogany Springs this hospital is led by a phenomenal team of International doctors. Visit the hospital and learn all about the challenges and accomplishment's of running a hospital in a remote area like Bwindi.
Spend time with the Batwa/Pygmy tribe, one of the oldest tribes in the world. Learn all about their culture and traditions from mock hunting techniques, fire making, tree house building and more.
This escorted walk in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, traces the river up into the park, where 3 beautiful waterfalls can be found along the way.
Along the way you will see various wildlife including many bird species.
Spend time down by our river. The magical Munyanga river runs through Mahogany Springs. You can go for a lovely stroll along its banks or simply relax with an ice cool drink and let us serve you.
This amazing guided walk will take you all the way through to the South side of the Forest (Nkuringo). The walk can take 3-5 hours and is an experience never to be forgotten. Your luggage will be carried through the forest for you or can be driven around if you have a large amount. You will then have the experience of sleeping on both sides of the forest which are totally unique with their own views and of course different Gorilla Groups.
Our restaurant has both indoor and outdoor dining available. It can be setup for Groups or clients who want private meals. We cater to all dietary requirements.
Large eye catching Bar serving a wide selection of drinks and nibbles.
Your Stay
2 Nights
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
Fast Facts
5 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, Chinese, Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swahili
No. Rooms: 12
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Cycling, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
The Olive Exclusive All-Suite Hotel | Windhoek
The Olive Exclusive – elegant, inspired, never formal
The first ultra-luxurious sanctuary of its kind in the Namibian capital – is cool, contemporary and stylish but with a warm heart and authentic African soul. Its sleek, modern lines are complemented by organic textures, natural furnishings, an eco-friendly approach and dedicated personal service.
The seven suites are individually decorated so each reflects a different region in Namibia, and each has its own lounge area with fireplace and dining room, for private dining. Wide glass doors open onto spacious decks where you can relax on a shady daybed, enjoy al fresco lunches or, if yours is a premium suite, take a dip in your own private plunge pool.
Such are the creature comforts that you may find it hard to leave: sink into an extra-length
bed dressed in crisp, pure-cotton linen, or indulge in a bubble bath in a freestanding tub with sweeping mountain views. Air-conditioning & satellite TV are standard, as is a computer with free WiFi access. Then there’s a fully stocked mini bar, complete with a premium wine selection, so you can toast the setting sun in fine style.
The Olive Exclusive boasts a quality restaurant featuring a seasonal menu, with inventive signature dishes.
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The three Junior Suites are set within their own private courtyards with outdoor seating. Large glass windows and cool screeded floors complement the light and spacious interiors. Well placed and easily adjustable lighting adds to the relaxing ambience.
The Olive Exclusive's four Premier Suites have front-row position overlooking the olive grove and valley beyond, and tall glass windows make the most of the views. Doors lead to a large deck with a plunge pool, sunloungers and additional seating.
The Olive Apartment is not at the same extremely high level of the suites at The Olive Exclusive but it is a comfortable, tastefully decorated two bedroom apartment with lounge, dining area and fully equipped but basic kitchen.
Property Facilities
Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Balcony / Deck, Bath, Clothes Press, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Fireplace, Fridge, Heater, Laundry Service (Available), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Plunge Pool, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Meal on Request, Room Service
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Art Galleries, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, General Sightseeing, Golf, Health and Fitness Centre, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Mountain Biking, Museums, Natural History Tours, Scenic Flights, Squash Court, Tennis Court, Walks (Guided), Walks (Self Guided), Wildlife Tours, Wine Tasting
Your Stay
1 Night
Bed and Breakfast
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Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, German
No. Rooms: 7
Special Interests: Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Wine
Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp | Kaokoveld
The name “Skeleton Coast” conjures up romantic images of desolate beauty, and proudly remote Wilderness Hoanib Skeleton Coast Camp in the Kaokoveld does not disappoint. The dry bed of the Hoanib River supports a thin green ribbon of vegetation and the wild beaches of the Atlantic coast are within reach, with their noisy seal colonies and eerily quiet shipwreck remnants.
Eight large en-suite tents (including one family unit) and the main area provide shady viewpoints, while nature drives into the surrounding area reveal a wealth of desert-adapted wildlife. Desert-adapted lion and brown hyena may also be glimpsed in this vast but far from lifeless landscape.
INSIDER'S TIP: On a stay of three nights or more, a coastal excursion to The Skeleton Coast is included. Usually involving a drive down to the coast and a flight back to camp, to see such a diverse area both on the ground and in the air.
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The camp comprises seven pale olive, luxury tents peaking like whitecaps on an ocean of sand. These well-insulated tented suites – with free-flow stretch canvas roofing, floating concrete foundations on stilts, en-suite facilities, and spacious private deck – offer a perfect escape from the excursions of the day. Gravel pathways link the tents to the convivial main area.
One stylish family unit consists of two bedrooms, each with two three-quarter beds and own en-suite facilities. Separate entrances lead to each bedroom, while a shared spacious outdoor deck offers shaded seating for relaxing and taking in the spectacular views of the surrounding desert with a sundowner in hand.
Property Facilities
Bar, Library, Pool
Room Facilities
Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Game Drives, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Nature drives showcase the magnitude of this wondrous lunar-like landscape and offer the best possibilities of seeing unique desert-adapted wildlife. Morning or afternoon drives are available, as well as full-day excursions. Attractions include true desert oases found in the Hoanib floodplains; as well as habitats being home to desert-adapted elephants, gemsbok, giraffe, and springbok.
Guided nature walks from camp take in the magnificent surrounds, as well as offer a glimpse at vestiges of the Strandloper (Beachcomber) lifestyle from hundreds of years ago. A thought-provoking opportunity to study the smaller creatures that survive in this seemingly barren landscape, and be astonished at the fascinating plant life of the concession.
* Weather permitting and subject to the availability of a qualified walking guide.
On a stay of three nights (or more) a full-day excursion to the Skeleton Coast is offered. This fascinating 4x4 trip to the coast takes you via the wilderness and wildlife of the Hoanib River and floodplain, which include Klein Oases Spring and driving through a dune field – while the Skeleton Coast itself reveals a rocky coastline with its huge Cape fur seal colonies and shipwreck remains. Following a picnic lunch, the return flight back to camp offers a magnificent perspective of your journey from the air.
* Typically, harsh desert conditions prevail in this area with regards to heat, fog rolling in from the sea, high winds and flooding rivers. On occasion, these conditions may affect the duration and routing of the excursion, with guests being driven both ways or – as is the case when it rains and the floodplains fill with water – flown both ways. As such, this coastal excursion is subject to weather conditions.
Operating within our exclusive concession area and on offer to all guests, these trips depart camp early in the morning, include a picnic lunch, and return to camp in the mid to late afternoon.
Explore the remote southern reaches of this exclusive concession area, set against the dramatic red basalt landscapes of Damaraland. In the northern and eastern reaches of the Hoanib, the valleys open into vast, sculpted landscapes, creating some of the region's most striking and memorable vistas.
Among the Hoanib's general game species, guests may encounter springbok, oryx and Angolan giraffe scattered across the open plains, while desert-adapted elephant traverse the dry riverbeds. Predators such as lion and brown hyena are present, adding to the area's rich and dynamic wildlife experience.
The excursion offers a full-day immersion into this remote wilderness, with time to appreicate the diverse terrain, geological features, and open, untouched scenery.
* Subject to private vehicle availability, to guarantee this excursion a private vehicle needs to be booked and paid for.
At the Hoanib Research Centre, presentations by, and interactions with, wildlife researchers are possible when they are in camp. These valuable insights cover all current research being supported at Hoanib, in particular the vital work conducted by Dr Philip Stander and his team studying the unique desert-adapted lion. Learn about the tragic Vanishing Kings lion coalition, as well as the ancient stories and legends of the Skeleton Coast.
* Subject to the availability of researchers when in camp, and conducted in the research centre.
Birding enthusiasts are sure to enjoy the diverse avifauna of the northern Palmwag Concession, from soaring raptors to charming Namaqua sandgrouse; as well as other regular endemics including Rüppell's korhaan, Benguela long-billed lark and Verreauxs' eagle.
Your Stay
1 Night
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
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No. Rooms: 8
Special Interests: Adventure, Birding, Wildlife
Wilderness Little Kulala | Sossusvlei
Wilderness Little Kulala is the closest luxury desert retreat to the famous, seen-from-space Sossusvlei dunes. Guests enjoy exclusive private concession access and the camp’s location makes early morning dune visits (to see Sossusvlei at its best) very easy.
Eleven luxury desert suites expanded to offer improved airflow, each have a private plunge pool, private rooftop area for sundowners, "African tapas" and other rooftop dinners or stargazing, a signature sleep-out experience on the bottom deck of each accommodation to allow for easy access during the night, luxury fittings, as well as indoor and outdoor showers. In terms of colour and form, Wilderness Little Kulala blends seamlessly into the desert landscape with interiors reflecting the environment. Activities make the most of the solitude and stark beauty of the Namib Desert, with nature drives and guided walks revealing the majesty and mystery of the Namib Sand Sea.
INSIDER'S TIP: Experience the desert from new heights … a hot air balloon excursion provides awe-inspiring views of the dramatic scenery below.
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Inspired by Dead Vlei, the design of the 10 luxury desert suites has been cleverly expanded to offer improved airflow, and the use of brick and glass, and a thatch roof, further enhances temperature control. The interior décor echoes the natural beauty of the surrounding desert, replicated in the colour palette and featured art.
Each room has a spacious deck, sala and private plunge pool, designed to merge into the timeless desert setting. A private rooftop area for romantic stargazing, and sleep-outs on the bottom deck of each room, complete the experience.
Little Kulala has one spacious and comfortable family unit consisting of two bedrooms, each with two three-quarter beds, and own en-suite facilities. Each large climate-controlled suite has a rooftop, which can be used for starlit dinners or star gazing, and the spacious sala below has a private plunge pool, and an area for outdoor siestas during the day, or sleep-outs under the stars.
Property Facilities
Bar, Library, Pool, Spa
Room Facilities
Air Conditioning, Electrical Outlets, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Outside Shower, Plunge Pool, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
Credit Card Facilities, Private Vehicle (Available)
Activities on Site
Bird Watching, Cycling, Game Drives, Massages, Quad Biking, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
The 37 000-hectare (91 429-acre) private Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers visitors exclusive wildlife-viewing opportunities which include the likes of gemsbok (oryx), bat-eared fox, brown hyena and birdlife. Sundowner stops in scenic parts of the reserve are a highlight.
World-famous Sossusvlei is the name of an enormous clay pan, flanked by a field of famous towering sand dunes that flush red in the early morning sun. Close to the Sossusvlei pan is Dead Vlei, another pan where water once flowed. However, all that remains now are the skeletons of camelthorn trees that reach up out of the cracked earth. An exclusive-use gate provides direct access at sunrise to the renowned dunes of Sossusvlei and the evocative panoramas of Dead Vlei.
Set out in the late afternoon for a nature drive and complete your excursion in a remote and dramatic spot on the reserve sipping a gin and tonic while watching the sunset.
This fascinating geographical formation is well worth a visit. The result of millions of years where water carved its way across the topography. At three kilometres long, the views from the top of Sesriem Canyon are breathtaking while walks through the canyon gorge reveal distinct geographical layers which were laid down over aeons.
Walking trails focus on becoming immersed in this remote area, as well as its scenic beauty and the fascinating, and surprisingly, diverse array of insects, reptiles and rodents which make this dry and harsh region their home. The Tsauchab River Trail provides a revealing stroll along a productive dry riverbed.
After dark, another realm of the Namib awakes. Walks reveal some of these captivating critters such as dancing white lady spiders and numerous scorpion species which fluoresce under UV light.
Delight in a sleep-out experience under the starry starry skies of the Namib and be lulled to sleep by the sounds of Africa on the bottom deck of your accommodation.
The Namib is known for its clear night skies, and with no light pollution it is the ideal spot from which to learn about the incredible formations of the stars and planets. Our guides are also known to dabble in astronomy and will guide you through the constellations.
The International Dark-Sky Association (IDA) certifies as a Dark Sky Reserve “a public or private land, possessing an exceptional or distinguished quality of starry nights and nocturnal environment that is specifically protected for its scientific, natural, educational, cultural, heritage and public enjoyment.” NamibRand was accorded Gold Tier International Dark Sky Reserve status in 2012, after it expanded its conservation role to include preserving the star-filled night-time skies that shine above its dunes and mountains. Lauded as one of the darkest locations ever designated by the IDA , the reserve is described as one of the nighttime environments that have little to no impact from light pollution and artificial light.
The hot air balloon safari on the Kulala Wilderness Reserve offers a truly unique bird's-eve view experience of the remote wilderness below. Soar above the magnificent sand dunes and roaring desert, with a champagne breakfast being served upon landing.
* Optional activity at extra cost, and weather permitting.
* Unavailable for the periods 15 January to 15 February (inclusive), and 25 December and 01 January.
Explore further into the private Kulala Wilderness Reserve, while enjoying the thrill of riding a quad bike. A guide leads these eco-sensitive excursions, allowing you to take in the incredible views and to catch a glimpse of the denizens of the desert, including the likes of oryx, springbok and bat-eared fox, as well as fascinating avian desert specials such as the endemic dune lark.
Explore the natural wonders of Namibia and take in the majestic landscapes riding electric powered fat-wheeled bikes. An exciting way to explore the stunning open plains with your guide.
Access to various activities and their routes in and around Wilderness Little Kulala taking in the scenic beauty of the stunning panoramic landscape of Kulala Wilderness Reserve – includes both Guided or Self-Guided trails for hiking, running and cycling. Spectacularly scenic viewpoints offer a chance to stop and take it all in.
Your Stay
1 Night
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
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No. Rooms: 11
Special Interests: Flora, Hiking, Nature, Star Gazing
