Africa by Lusso

At a glance

Intimate camp with just 10 spacious tents
Superb year-round game viewing right on your doorstep
The proximity to the Mara River ensures the action during the migration season (July-October) is only a short drive away
Children eight years and older are welcome

Overview

Hidden under ancient trees deep in the forest are just 10 tents, which line the winding banks of the Mara River. Hippos wallow in the waters below, elephants wander through camp, and the night time is punctuated by hyena whoops and lion calls. Each spacious tent has been thoughtfully designed and features rich wooden furniture, beautiful beds hand carved from ancient olive trees, earthy fabrics and en-suite bathrooms with Victorian-style tubs, as well as private verandas for taking in the view.

Communal spaces provide comfortable places to relax and mingle, with oversized sofas and sprawling decks. Delectable meals are served on the raised veranda, which offers a bird's-eye view of the snorting hippos in the waters below, while the sunken fire pit is the perfect spot to sit back with a cocktail or two. Spa treatments are offered in the privacy of your own tent and game drives leave the camp up to three times a day.

When to visit

Best

Good

Varied

January

27ºC

Maximum Tempurature

10ºC

Minimum Tempurature

55mm

Average Rainfall

January is the height of the summer period and falls into the short dry season. It's an excellent time to visit pretty much all of Kenya’s parks and reserves, with warm temperatures and short grasses making for excellent game viewing, and opportunities to spot newborn animals and hungry predators circling with intent. Birdwatching is spectacular with many migratory species present. Although days are hot, evenings and early mornings can be cool in the Mara and layers are recommended.
February

27ºC

Maximum Tempurature

10ºC

Minimum Tempurature

42mm

Average Rainfall

February is well into the short dry season with hot, dry and clear days with just the odd shower. Temperatures are also largely determined by altitude. Overall, February is an excellent time to visit pretty much all of Kenya’s parks and reserves, with warm temperatures and short grasses making for excellent game viewing, and opportunities to spot newborn animals and hungry predators circling with intent. Birdwatching is spectacular with many migratory species present. Although days are hot, evenings and early mornings can be cool in the Mara and layers are recommended.
March

28ºC

Maximum Tempurature

11ºC

Minimum Tempurature

95mm

Average Rainfall

For most of March, days are warm and dry, however Kenya is approaching the 'long rains' so more rainfall should be expected. Temperatures are also largely determined by altitude. March is an excellent time to visit pretty much all of Kenya’s parks and reserves, with warm temperatures and short grasses making for excellent game viewing, plus opportunities to spot newborn and infant animals. Birdwatching is spectacular with many migratory species present. Although days are hot, evenings and early mornings can be cool in the Masai Mara, so layers are recommended.
April

ºC

Maximum Tempurature

ºC

Minimum Tempurature

mm

Average Rainfall

April heralds the start of the green season and the beginning of the 'long rains', which bring an explosion of greenery and a drop in temperatures. Days are still warm but evenings are cool, so layers are recommended. The increased rainfall results in more water sources, which combined with thicker vegetation makes wildlife viewing more challenging. However, with careful planning this is still an excellent time to visit: the landscape is lush and bright and there is hardly anyone else around. It's an especially good time for photographers to visit thanks to the vivid colours, dramatic skies and excellent air clarity. Some lodges and camps close during the long rains, and there are more mosquitoes about.
May

27ºC

Maximum Tempurature

11ºC

Minimum Tempurature

120mm

Average Rainfall

May is characterised by the long rains, when vegetation is thick and tracks into the park become very muddy. Days are warm and wet, with cool evenings necessitating layers. The increased rainfall results in more water sources, which combined with thicker vegetation makes wildlife viewing more challenging. However, with careful planning this is still an excellent time to visit: the landscape is lush and bright and there is hardly anyone else around. It's an especially good time for photographers to visit thanks to the vivid colours, dramatic skies and excellent air clarity. Some lodges and camps close during the long rains, and there are more mosquitoes about.
June

26ºC

Maximum Tempurature

10ºC

Minimum Tempurature

20mm

Average Rainfall

Dry weather for the most part returns to Kenya in June, though there may still be some light showers. Days are clear and sunny with low humidity and evenings can be cool, with layers recommended. The grasses and vegetation are still verdant after the rains making some wildlife viewing a bit more difficult, but as water sources start to dissipate, animals start to congregate around rivers and permanent waterholes, making them easier to spot.
July

26ºC

Maximum Tempurature

10ºC

Minimum Tempurature

20mm

Average Rainfall

Winter continues through July with warm, dry days and very little rain. Nights and early mornings can be very chilly, especially in the Mara, which sits at a higher altitude. Add in the wind chill from an open safari vehicle and it's well worth bringing layers on both morning and evening game drives. The good news is that shrinking water sources and thinning vegetation make wildlife viewing easier. Plus July sees the first herds of the Great Migration arrive in the Mara from Tanzania, followed by a host of predators in pursuit. This is also the time to witness the migration's famous river crossings, with enormous Nile crocodiles lying in wait for the wildebeest and zebra.
August

27ºC

Maximum Tempurature

10ºC

Minimum Tempurature

25mm

Average Rainfall

August is the last month of winter in Kenya. Days are pleasantly warm with very little rain, though nights and early mornings can be very chilly, especially in the Mara due to its higher altitudes. Add in the wind chill from an open safari vehicle and it's well worth bringing layers on both morning and evening game drives. By August, most of the Great Migration herds have settled into grazing on the plains of the Masai Mara. It's a wonderful time to watch predators in action, though you still may catch the odd river crossing too.
September

28ºC

Maximum Tempurature

10ºC

Minimum Tempurature

30mm

Average Rainfall

Temperatures start to increase as Kenya moves out of its winter. Days are warm and clear with little chance of rain, though nights and early mornings can still be quite chilly, especially in the Mara due to its higher altitudes. Add in the wind chill from an open safari vehicle and it's well worth bringing layers on both morning and evening game drives. The Great Migration herds remain massed on the plains, with hungry predators keeping watch for easy targets.
October

28ºC

Maximum Tempurature

11ºC

Minimum Tempurature

35mm

Average Rainfall

October is the last month in the dry season before the short rains start in November. Temperatures are on the rise, days are warm and clear with little chance of rain, though nights and early mornings can still be quite chilly, especially in the Mara due to its higher altitudes. Add in the wind chill from an open safari vehicle and it's worth bringing layers on both morning and evening game drives. The migrating herds start to head south around now, once again braving the crocodile-infested Mara and Talek Rivers. Excellent resident populations of wildlife remain, though, and the drier conditions and limited water sources make for excellent game viewing.
November

28ºC

Maximum Tempurature

11ºC

Minimum Tempurature

105mm

Average Rainfall

November sees the start of the short rains, bringing with it a return to green and lush landscapes. Wildlife viewing becomes a bit more challenging with the thickening of vegetation and more surface water, but there are lots of newborn animals about to compensate for that. The birdlife is brilliant with many migrant species present. The majority of the migrating herds have headed back across the border to Tanzania, but the Mara's resident wildlife ensure there's still plenty to get excited about. Days are hot with cooler evenings and mornings.
December

ºC

Maximum Tempurature

ºC

Minimum Tempurature

mm

Average Rainfall

By December the short rains have ended for the most part and the country tends to be sunny and dry, with lush landscapes following the short rains in November. Early mornings are still chilly, days are hot and humid and evenings are warm. Wildlife viewing is a bit challenging due to the thicker vegetation, but the birdlife is brilliant with many migrant species present.

Location

Governor's Il Moran is located in the Mara Triangle area of the Masai Mara National Reserve. There are daily scheduled flights from Nairobi-Wilson Airport to the Musiara Airstrip. The flight takes approximately 45 minutes. The camp is located 10 minutes from the airstrip. Private charters can also be arranged. Governor’s Il Moran can also be accessed by road from Nairobi, which takes approximately 5-6 hours.

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