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Governors' Camp

Outside protected areasby Governors' Camp Collection

A tented camp on the Mara River in the Musiara area of the Masai Mara National Reserve, founded in 1972 and known from big cat documentaries. The group runs Land Rovers modified with photographers' input (level seating, low side openings, beanbag rails) for exclusive hire, and has hosted a resident photographer for guided photo drives and tuition.

Details

  • No feeding
  • No baiting
  • No captive animals
For photographers
Photo vehicles
Not on offer
Hides on site
Language
English
Species nearby
Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Blue wildebeest, Plains zebra, Hippopotamus and Elephant

Months

  1. January, open
  2. February, open
  3. March, closed
  4. April, closed
  5. May, closed
  6. June, open
  7. July, open
  8. August, open
  9. September, open
  10. October, open
  11. November, closed
  12. December, open

Jan, Feb, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Dec

Light and conditions

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Light through the year

Golden hour is when the sun is low, between the horizon and 6° above it: soft, warm light. Times are for the 15th of each month, in Nairobi time (with summer time where it applies). In-season months are marked.

Light by month at Governors' Camp, in Nairobi time
MonthGolden hourDaylightSun at noon
Morning golden hourEvening golden hour
JanIn season06:47–07:1318:25–18:5112h 11m70°
FebIn season06:53–07:1718:30–18:5512h 9m79°
Mar06:49–07:1318:25–18:4912h 7m89°
Apr06:41–07:0518:14–18:3912h 5m79°
May06:38–07:0318:09–18:3412h 3m70°
JunIn season06:42–07:0918:12–18:3812h 3m65°
JulIn season06:48–07:1418:18–18:4412h 3m67°
AugIn season06:46–07:1018:18–18:4312h 4m75°
SepIn season06:35–06:5918:11–18:3512h 6m86°
OctIn season06:25–06:4918:02–18:2612h 8m83°
Nov06:23–06:4818:01–18:2612h 11m73°
DecIn season06:32–06:5918:11–18:3712h 12m68°