Safari where the BBC's "Big Cat Diary" was filmed and then relax in Zanzibar!

Kenya Airways

London Heathrow Airport

11 Nights From
£ 4845/
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Includes

a stay 4 pay 3 offer on safari

Book by:

30 APR 25

Travel dates:

03 OCT 25 - 15 OCT 25

Price is per person based:

2 adults
0 children

Regional Departure Supplements:

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - +£594pp

Manchester Airport (MAN) - +£754pp

Offer ID:

11187

Governors' Camp, located in the Masai Mara, has a long history of hosting wildlife documentaries, including the BBC's "Big Cat Diary" and its follow-up series "Big Cat Tales," which documented the lives of the Marsh Pride of lions and other big cats.

Governors’ Camp occupies the best wildlife viewing location in the Reserve, nestled in the riverine forest along the 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. The entire camp is under canvas with all of the comforts of a luxury hotel. Some of the 30 tents line the riverbank, tucked into the forest they enjoy views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. All tents are classic safari style with en-suite bathrooms and a private verandah.

LUX* Marijani is paradise defined: an iconic sandy beach on the island’s tranquil northeast coast, the brilliant blue waters of the Zanzibar archipelago, an Arab architecture with a coastal Swahili vibe inspired by the Spice Islands’ storied past, the most creative dining experiences, wellbeing at every corner, and a curated collection of truly extraordinary experiences. LUX* Marijani is an invitation to celebrate Life Extraordinary in Zanzibar, the spirited islands which have, and continues to lure the world’s travellers.

  • A la carte safari option!
  • Safari includes one free night stay!
  • Stay at the camp where the "Big Cat Diaries" was filmed!
  • Luxury hotel in Zanzibar!
  • Departures from London, Manchester and Edinburgh
  • Game drives are included on the safari
  • Option to add on hot air balloon (extra charge)

Stay at the camp where BBC's "Big Cat Diary" and its follow-up series "Big Cat Tales, were filmed and then relax on the exotic island of Zanzibar!

The price is based on 2 adults staying in a luxury tent on a full board basis for 4 nights at Governors' Camp in the Masai Mara in Kenya followed by 7 nights in a Deluxe Room on a half board basis at the LUX* Marijani in Zanzibar. Flights are with Kenya Airways and depart London Heathrow on 3 October 2025 for 11 nights (plus one night on the outbound plane) and include transfers throughout. Price includes soft drinks, beers and house wine and game drives on the safari.

Edinburgh from £5439pp and Manchester from £5599pp - both with Qatar via Doha. Hot Air Balloon Safari is available to add on from +£465pp. Upgrade to All Inclusive in Zanzibar from +£679pp.

Offer code: 1318912

Your Flight

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Kenya Airways, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, is a leading African airline flying to 51 destinations worldwide, 43 of which are in Africa and carries over three million passengers annually. It continues to modernize its fleet with its 32 aircrafts being some of the youngest in Africa. This includes its flagship B787 Dreamliner aircrafts. The on-board service is renowned and the lie-flat business class seat on the wide-body aircraft is consistently voted among the world’s top 10. Kenya Airways takes pride for being in the forefront of connecting Africa to the World and the World to Africa through its hub at the new ultra -modern Terminal 1A at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

Kenya Airways celebrated 40 years of operations in January 2017 and was named Africa Leading Airline 2017 by the World Travel Awards.

Stretch out and enjoy every minute of your flight in Premier World. The luxury experience is beyond words and with a Business Class price tag it’s truly worth it.

Business Class Cabin at a glance

Business class cabin has a simple 2 x 2 x 2 seating configuration with fully flat bed seats and privacy screens.

Sky Priority

The SkyPriority Difference
When you fly Premier World, the benefits begin before you board the plane. Premier World on Kenya Airways means receiving SkyPriority® service, which offers little extras at check-in, security, boarding and baggage delivery that make each part of your travel a truly seamless experience.

Priority Arrival
As a Premier World passenger, you’ll never have to worry about missing a meeting. After landing, you’ll be first in line to disembark and one of the first to pick up your luggage. Travel in comfort and style.

Business Class Dining

Enjoy upgraded and seasonal food and beverages. Though they vary based on the distance of your flight, you’ll always enjoy tea, coffee, wine, beer and spirits. Alcoholic beverages shall only be served to persons above 21 years of age. We’ve put a huge amount of thought and energy into perfecting Premier World experience that we think you’re really going to love. With customized service and menus for our day and night flights, we make sure your journey is comfortable and memorable; whether you are on a short, medium or long haul flight.

You deserve to feel at home, even when you're on the move. A short or long flight you deserve to arrive refreshed, even after a short flight.

Economy Comfort

With generous extra legroom and space in state of the art Dreamliner, enjoy a dreamy travel experience in the new Economy Comfort Seat.

 

Enjoy:

  • More Space of up to 8cm extra legroom compared to the rest of the Economy Class Cabin
  • Front of the cabin for quick exit
  • Dedicated Overhead Cabin for your carry-on luggage

Super Economy

At times you just want some quiet space to yourself, as they take you on your journey through the clouds, to your quiet happy place. With Super Economy option, you have a chance to indulge and enjoy the company of yourself at peace on neighbor free seats.

The seats are located at the front of the Economy cabin whereby the middle seats are not occupied to give you the extra comfort.

Like the idea of waiting for your flight in style? Enjoy our award winning lounges today!

Kenya Airways' New Lounges

Kenya Airways is proud to have opened its state of the art lounges at terminal 1A second floor. The two lounges have a total capacity of 315 guests. The lounges designed with the African landscapes in mind, promise to provide comfort and exclusivity in a serene ambiance. The spacious lounges, were conceptualized after a customer research done to establish the exact flyer needs.

Your lounge journey begins with a picturesque mural of a rain forest, with a caption of one of our very own forest: Kakamega forest located in Western Kenya.

They commissioned two photographers to capture these stunning scenic pieces that emblazoned each space.

As you walk through the Business Experience Center you encounter the lushness of the rain forest with green tones of the leaves and grey tones of the earth. The experience center is not just aesthetically pleasing but also functional to cater for the business traveler with counters fitted with the latest Samsung tabs, and an alcove seating fitted with universal sockets, fully complimented with high speed Wi-Fi.

You then proceed through to the formal lounge with a transition from the rain forest to the coastal landscape with the introduction of purple and blue tones. This is exemplified in the fabrics on the Giada Lounger Seat, a designer seat, from Italy’s La Palma. In the dining area, we find the more formal seating arrangement and some playful banquette seating for those travelling in groups interested in seating together. In the coastal area, you encounter the sand, which is brought out in the textured walls, the tabletops and the choice of floor tiles. The most amazing feature of this area is the honeycomb ceiling which introduces a touch of contemporary styled geometric shapes. The coastal theme is further enhanced by the blue and azure colors on the fabrics, the baskets on the walls reminiscent of the coast and the coral finish on the walls.

The informal seating area is a continuation of the Savannah theme and is designed for the passenger who enjoys some peace and quiet. This is the only area that does not have a TV screen. Complete with its own snack bar, it offers serenity for those who probably just want to catch some light reading or relax with a drink.

The napping area introduces us to the desert theme with the dune shapes on the carpet and the earth shades of the sleeper beds. The partitioning is reminiscent of the swaying grass of the Savannah and the textured walls, the desert sand. The smoking room with it's iconic “Mvule” bench is a smooth transition of the desert theme. It offers high stool seating and entertainment for our guests who would like to catch a game over a well-aged drink and their best cigar or cigarette brand.

Simba Lounge

Simba Lounge on the other end of the terminal is a celebration of the Africa heritage.

The most prominent feature in this lounge being the “melting pot”, or the “Manyatta” resonant of the Maasai hut. This iconic feature speaks of the African spirit of community and sharing: where the indigenous people would meet at the fireside chat and tell stories of yore.

As you move to the VVIP room, you realize there is an austere modernity with some light fusion of an African touch. The space is built to offer secluded privacy. Complete with fully fitted showers, the lounges promise to offer our guest a glimpse of our Africa and our true Pride as Kenya Airways.

Simba Lounge is located on the second floor a few meters from the Central Search. Pride Lounge is located at on the second floor. The guests take the lift to the second floor next to gate 17.

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Airport Name Airport Location Adult Price Child Price
Edinburgh Airport Edinburgh,United Kingdom +£ 594.00 +£ 0.00
Manchester Airport Manchester,United Kingdom +£ 754.00 +£ 0.00

Hotel Information

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Governors' Camp

location Masai Mara, Kenya

Room Type Luxury Tent

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4 Nights
Full Board
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The setting is magical. So much so that almost a century ago it was reserved, exclusively, for Kenya’s colonial Governors. Governors’ Camp nestles in the forest along the winding banks of the Mara River, it’s waters teeming with bird-life, hippo and crocodile, in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve.

 


Amenities: You can experience a safari adventure. Additional amenities at this tentalow include complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and barbecue grills.
Attractions:Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Mara River - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Mara Triangle - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Maasai Mara National Reserve - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Musiara Gate - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Mara North Conservancy - 6 km / 3.7 mi
Oloololo Gate - 21.4 km / 13.3 mi
Lemek Conservancy - 27.8 km / 17.3 mi
Talek Gate - 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
Motorogi Conservancy - 34.2 km / 21.3 mi
Nashulai Maasai Conservancy - 42.6 km / 26.5 mi
Ol Chorro Conservancy - 49.1 km / 30.5 mi
Sekenani Gate - 51.4 km / 31.9 mi
Sekenani Reserve Headquarters - 51.9 km / 32.2 mi

The nearest airports are:
Maasai Mara (MDR-Musiara Airstrip) - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Maasai Mara (KTJ-Kichwa Tembo) - 22.3 km / 13.9 mi
Maasai Mara (ANA-Angama Mara) - 28.3 km / 17.6 mi
Maasai Mara (MRE-Mara Serena) - 41.4 km / 25.7 mi
Maasai Mara (OLX-Olkiombo) - 17.9 km / 11.1 mi


Some of the 37 tents line the riverbank, tucked into the forest they enjoy uninterrupted views over the Mara River, others have views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara. Created in 1972 Governors’ Camp set new standards in luxury for a tented camp. Today it’s still Africa’s best.

Everything is under canvas, all tents have en-suit bathrooms with hot and cold running water and flushing toilets. There is a bar tent with deck overlooking the Mara River and dinning tent with views over the plains.

Governors Camp has just been awarded a Silver Eco Rating from Eco- Tourism Kenya due to our sustainable tourism practices in place in camp.


Other Facilities

  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Shops on Site
  • Laundry Service
  • WiFi

Both breakfast and lunch at Governor's Camp are served on the shady riverbank with views across the Mara's plains. After your early morning game drive, you'll return to a breakfast buffet cooked over the coals and accompanied by hot croissants, exotic fruits, and freshly-brewed Kenyan coffee.

Lunch is also buffet-style, this time featuring roast meats, fresh salads and delicious desserts.

There are various activities on offer: game drives in open Landrovers, game walks or balloon flights over the wide plains of the Masai Mara. 

The camp consist of 37 tents consisting of 24 twins and 12 double spacious and luxurious safari tents entirely under canvas, each with private verandah, en-suite bathrooms with shower, basin, flush toilet, bidet and hot and cold running water.

 

Tents

Governors' Camp has 37 luxury tents and is located right in the heart of the best game viewing area of the Masai Mara.The entire camp is under canvas with all of the comforts of a luxury hotel. The tents are big, bright and allow in lots of natural light. All tents have verandahs, some with views across the sweeping plains of the Masai Mara, others look over the banks of the meandering Mara River. All tents are classic safari style each with en-suite bathrooms and a private verandah. 

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2 Twin Beds

377-sq-foot room, furnished patio with river and garden views


Internet - Free WiFi

Food & Drink - Room service (limited) and free bottled water

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and free toiletries

Practical - Safe; free cribs/infant beds available on request

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - Bed sheets not available

Non-Smoking

Honeymoon Suite

1 King Bed

1722-sq-foot room with a furnished patio


Layout - Bedroom and sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - Satellite channels

Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

Practical - Desk and safe

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available

Non-Smoking

Family Tent

1 Queen Bed

2260-sq-foot room with a furnished patio


Layout - Separate sitting area

Internet - Free WiFi

Entertainment - Satellite channels

Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker, room service (limited hours), and free bottled water

Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and slippers

Practical - Desk and safe

Comfort - Daily housekeeping

Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available, bed sheets not available

Non-Smoking

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Fabulous family trip

We have just returned from the most amazing family safari trip and this is the ultimate location. It’s by far the best place we have ever stayed for an African Safari trip - the tents were fabulous...

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Thank you Erick and Governors Camp

My wife and I visited Governors Camp as part of our honeymoon. It’s been an unbelievable experience and honestly exceeded our (already very high) expectations. The rooms are very nice, and the food...

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Azadeh Alsadat T

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. “More Than a Stay — A Soulful Safari Experience”

First time in Maasai Mara, first time in a tent – and what an unforgettable experience! Governor’s Camp is more than just a place to stay; it’s a heartfelt experience. Every staff member treats you...

With a stay at Governors' Camp in Maasai Mara, you'll be just steps from Mara River and Mara Triangle. This tentalow is 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Maasai Mara National Reserve and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Musiara Gate.
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LUX Marijani Zanzibar

location Zanzibar, Tanzania

Room Type Deluxe Room

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7 Nights
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LUX* Marijani is paradise defined: an iconic sandy beach on the island’s tranquil northeast coast, the brilliant blue waters of the Zanzibar archipelago, an Arab architecture with a coastal Swahili vibe inspired by the Spice Islands’ storied past, the most creative dining experiences, wellbeing at every corner, and a curated collection of truly extraordinary experiences. LUX* Marijani is an invitation to celebrate Life Extraordinary in Zanzibar, the spirited islands which have and continue to lure the world’s travellers.


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Wonderful family stay at Lux Marijani

My 2nd visit to the gorgeous place, this time with the family. The Lux Marijani is a small family feel property, with the friendliest staff you could wish to meet. The rooms are beautiful, the pool...


Kabarye M

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Fantastic experience

Had such a great experience here-from the ambiance, to the rooms to the food to the views to the beyond amazing service !All the attendants were superb: a special shoutout to Beatrice at the...


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Beautiful, stunning stay!

From the drive down to the gates to the entrance and reception area, everything was stunning. We were excellently received and we felt instantly welcomed by the yum hibiscus and cold towel. The...

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