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8 Days Governors Collection Safari

Tour Code: TAS 57 [ Loldia House, Governors Mugie House, Governors Camp ]
The Great Rift Valley | Mugie Conservancy | Maasai Mara Game Reserve | Nairobi
8 days governors collection safari
Governors Mugie House
8 Days Governors Collection Safari
Tour Code: TAS 57 [ Loldia House, Governors Mugie House, Governors Camp ]

At a glance

This safari covers the Governors’ Camp Collection comprises 7 award winning luxury safari camps and lodges and is the longest comprising these world chic camps. They are in the heart of the best wildlife viewing areas of Kenya and Rwanda, set in some of East Africa’s most spectacular scenery therefore it comes as no surprise that landmark series such as BBC EARTH’S ‘DYNASTIES’ AND ANIMAL PLANET’S ‘BIG CAT TALES’ are filmed right on our doorstep!

For over 40 years Governors’ has been pioneering safaris, setting the standard for the classic African safari experience. Immersed in the wild, these camps have provided the setting for truly transformational experiences for our guests. We invite you to journey on safari with us to see the best that East Africa has to offer, to visit a place that will truly touch your soul.

Plan your adventure

Detailed trip itinerary

Day 1: The Great Rift Valley, Loldia House (Fullboard)

Arrive Jomo Kenyatta International Airport off your international flight. Transfer by road 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 Mount Longonot.

Afternoon at leisure on the farm, witnessing the prolific variety of bird-life on the lake and the lake shore. Dinner and overnight at Loldia House.

Day 2: The Great Rift Valley, Loldia House (Fullboard)

You can either opt for a full day’s activities on Loldia Ranch; these include birdwatching and boat trips on Lake Naivasha, visits to the local flower farm and a night game drive.

Or you can have a super early morning start and head off to Lake Nakuru National Park with a packed breakfast. Enjoy a morning game drive around Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for its abundance of flamingos and a large variety of water birds. The park was declared a rhino sanctuary in 1983 and is currently home to both black and white species – they are regularly seen – along with good sightings of leopard. A picnic lunch is served under the acacia trees overlooking the lake, or you can head back to Loldia for a late lunch. There is also the option to stop at Lake Elementeita on your way back which is an important breeding site for many threatened bird species and famous for its population of flamingos. Dinner and overnight at Loldia House.

The following activities are included during your stay in Loldia House
» Day and night game drives
» Sundowners in the farm
» Bird Walk round the house garden
» Nature walk on the farm/airstrip
» Boat trip from Loldia House, if there is no weed in front of the house
» Tennis, can arranged
Optional Activities and extra entry charges payable, transport is free
» Within the Naivasha Vicinity
» Visit a Flower Farm
» Visit Loldia School, to donation appreciated
» Boat trip from next door farm, maximum 6 clients and subject to no weed
» Horse Riding, can be arranged
» Drive up into Eburu Park
» Hire of guide to Eburu Park
» Visit Joy Adamson’s Home & Museum
» Walk on Crescent Island
» Visit Crater Lake
» Golf at Great Rift Valley Golf Resort
» Visit Hells Gate National Park, able to walk and hire bicycles and rock climb in the Gorge
» Boat trip on Lake Ol Odien, maximum 6 clients
» Day trip to Aberdares Nation Park (except April, May & November
» Climb Mount Longonot
» Day trip to Lake Bogoria
» Day trip to Lake Nakuru National Park

Day 3: Mugie Conservancy, Governors Mugie House (Fullboard)

Breakfast at Loldia House, before heading to the airstrip where you will catch a flight with Governors’ Aviation to Mugie Conservancy, landing in the heart of Kenya’s Laikipia highlands. There is a short car transfer of about 20 minutes over to Governors’ Mugie House, where a delicious lunch will be waiting. Depending on what you feel like doing, you can either head out on your first afternoon game drive and explore this pristine wilderness, abundant with wildlife, lay by the pool or enjoy a siesta. Enjoy pre-dinner drinks around a fire, dinner and overnight at Mugie House.

Mugie Conservancy offers a myriad of activities by which to enjoy the natural landscape and abundant wildlife, from traditional game drives to bush walks, bush meals and fishing on the Mugie Dam. The Conservancy also operates as a low impact cattle ranch and catalyst for community conservation initiatives. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the conservation activities, including the Anti-Poaching Unit with the team of bloodhound sniffer dogs.

Predator research being carried out has seen lion and cheetah collared for movement monitoring. Head out with the research team to track down the Big Cats and understand the work being done to prevent human-wildlife conflict. If you’re lucky, you might get to meet Tala, the friendly resident Reticulated Giraffe who wanders freely about the conservancy. End each day with a spectacular sundowner from one of many vantage points around the conservancy.

Day 4 & 5: Mugie Conservancy, Governors Mugie House (Fullboard)

Mugie Conservancy offers a myriad of activities by which to enjoy the natural landscape and abundant wildlife, from traditional game drives to bush walks, bush meals and fishing on the Mugie Dam.

The Conservancy also operates as a low impact cattle ranch and catalyst for community conservation initiatives. Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the conservation activities, including the Anti-Poaching Unit with the team of bloodhound sniffer dogs.

Predator research being carried out has seen lion and cheetah collared for movement monitoring. Head out with the research team to track down the Big Cats and understand the work being done to prevent human-wildlife conflict.

If you’re lucky, you might get to meet Tala, the friendly resident Reticulated Giraffe who wanders freely about the conservancy. End each day with a spectacular sundowner from one of many vantage points around the conservancy.

Day 6: Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Governors Camp (Fullboard)

Breakfast at Mugie before catching a flight south to Kenya’s World famous Masai Mara Reserve. It’s a short game drive en route to the camp, and on arrival you can settle into your tent, have lunch and relax. Embark on a thrilling afternoon game drive at around 15:30 and return in the dusk for drinks and chatter around the campfire, before your dinner in the camp. Fall asleep to the night-time chorus of the Masai Mara National Reserve!

Arise early each morning to make the most of your spectacular location. Each day will offer you the option of three game drives within the Mara National Reserve, immersing yourself in this rich wildlife destination.

Day 7: Maasai Mara Game Reserve, Governors Camp (Fullboard)

Depending on what you feel like, we have a range of activities to keep you occupied – game drives, Masai village cultural visits, walking safaris, or you can simply sit back and enjoy the wildlife interaction taking place down by the river or even book yourself in for some of our safari spa treatments!

Optional balloon safari
For a particularly memorable and unforgettable experience, enjoy a surreal journey in a hot air balloon, with Governors’ Balloon Safaris, over the Masai Mara plains, ending with a delicious cooked breakfast, complete with bubbles, wherever you land!

Day 8: Fly Nairobi

Enjoy a final early morning game drive, followed by breakfast in camp before heading to the airstrip in time for your Governors’ Aviation flight back to Wilson Airport in Nairobi the transfer them to Nairobi City hotel of to the airport.

Tour Inclusions and Exclusions

Tour Inclusions

  • Pick up from Jomo Kenya International Airport on arrival to Wilson Airport for flight to Loldia House.
  • Flight from Lake Naivasha Loldia House nearby airstrip to Mugie Conservancy in Likipia Airstrip
  • Flight from Mugie Conservancy to Masai Mara National Reserve and last flight to Nairobi City Wilson Airport
  • Full board accommodation in the Governors’ Camps
  • All activities as per the itinerary while in Loldia House, Mugie Conservancy and in Masai Mara National Park
  • All reserve fees
  • 3 game drives in a day in a 4WD land cruiser both side open
  • All transfers
  • All our transport has insurance
  • 2 litres of mineral water per day per person

Tour Exclusions

  • Drinks
  • Any of excursions while in Zanzibar Island
  • Gratuities for the service
  • Yellow fever vaccination
  • Visa of USD 50.00 as at year 2020
  • Things of personal use

Easter & Christmas Surcharges
A surcharge would be charged per person per night on Good Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Easter Monday and on 24th 25th, 26th, 31st December and 1st January. The Surcharge would be confirmed at the time of booking for clarity purposes.


For optimal enjoyment of your safari, we urge you to carry the following:
All weather firm shoe pair, short and dress to use during the day, trouser for use in the evenings with long sleeved shirt, sweater or jacket, hat, swimming costume, sunglass, camera, binocular, sun protection cream and insect repellent spray or cream.


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  • We create fully personalised trips from start to finish, working with you to pick locations, accommodation and guides that suit you.

  • 24 hours turn around time that guarantees quick quotations and their respective itineraries

  • Value for money! We got a good rapport with service providers thus ensuring competetive pricing for all our products.