A legendary Mara camp is reborn as Wilderness Mara

One of the Maasai Mara’s most storied addresses is reopening under a new name. The former Little Governors’ Camp returns in June 2026 — completely rebuilt — as Wilderness Mara, at the foot of the Oloololo Escarpment in the Mara Triangle. For more than fifty years the Governors’ name set the standard for authentic, community-rooted safari here; the new camp carries that legacy forward but trades canvas-classic for low-impact luxury: 12 tented suites overlooking a seasonal marsh, each with a freestanding bath, outdoor shower and private deck, plus a spa, gym and — notably for our kind of traveller — a dedicated photographic studio. Its position gives prime access to the Mara Triangle and both banks of the Mara River, with twice-daily game drives, hot-air ballooning and Maasai cultural visits on offer. For photographers, the Triangle’s lower vehicle density and the camp’s river access make it an appealing base for the August–September crossing season — well worth booking ahead, given the Governors’ pedigree.