Little Governor’s was built in the 1970s and is the smaller version of its sister camp Governor’s. The site has a colonial feel (Governor’s is actually located on a spot once reserved for colonial governors), but has modern touches. A relaxed bar, simple roofed dining area, shop and reception dotted with visitor’s safari photos make up the central area. While it is billed as a luxury camp, nothing is ostentatious, and guests looking for a natural setting complete with campfires will be truly content.

Service & facilities
The camp is not fenced, so animals do wander through, meaning you will need an escort in some areas – luckily there’s staff dotted all around to assist, and they are all very charming. Guides are particularly experienced. Mornings and evenings will be spent on game drives, but while at camp you can go on a bird walk with a very knowledgeable guide, or indulge in a spa treatment. Balloon flights are launched right next to the camp.

The 17 tents are dotted around the curve of the marsh, with generous space between them to cut down noise travelling from neighbouring accommodation. The tents are smaller than in some luxury camps, and without some of the finishing touches. But their size belies the spacious wood-panelled bathroom at the back with a powerful shower. Beds are very comfortable, and rooms also contain a wooden dressing table and bedside table. The small outside decking could do with loungers instead of chairs, but the view is beautiful.