| Name of the facility | Il Moran Governors Camp |
|---|---|
| Certification Achieved | Silver |
| Year opened | 2000 |
| Tourism region | Masai Mara/South Rift |
| County | Narok |
| Address | Masai Mara National Reserve. Map It |
| Telephone/Mobile | +254 722 717529 |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | governorscamp.com |
| Facility Notes | Il Moran Governors Camp is located on the banks of the Mara River, in the Northern part of the Masai Mara National Reserve. The camp is specifically located on Global Positioning System (GPS) Coordinates, Latitude 36M 0726849 and Longitude UTM 9857724. The camp has 10 guest rooms with a bed capacity of 20 visitors and a total work force of 41 employees. Masai Mara National Reserve is home to the “Big Five” (lion, leopard, African elephant, African buffalo, and Black Rhinoceros). The plains are also home to the distinctive Masai giraffe. The large Roan antelope and the nocturnal bat-eared fox, rarely present elsewhere in Kenya, can be seen within the reserve borders. The climate of the region is mainly warm and dry; with hot days and cool evenings. |
| Energy management | Il Moran Governors Camp main source of energy is derived from diesel powered generators. It has two (2) main generators with power output capacity of 55.5 KvA and 60KvA. The power is used for lighting the Camp and running the refrigerators. Additionally, the facility has a movable backup generator with power output capacity of 150 KVA. Chardust and sustainable charcoal briquettes obtained from Chardust Limited and Muhoroni Sugar Company respectively are used for guest warming and running water heating kuni boilers. Guests are briefed on energy conservation on arrival and through information folders in the guest tents while staff is sensitized through staff meetings and departmental briefings. The Camp uses Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) for guests and staff cooking. Energy Saving bulbs and Light Emitting Diodes (LED) have been installed throughout the Camp. Visitors and staff are sensitized in energy conservation through switching off unnecessary lights. Rechargeable spotlights are used at the facility by the security personnel |
| Environmental management | Il Moran Governors camp has a piece-meal environmental policy with emphasis on environmental conservation, protection and well-being of the local community. The Camp has a valid annual self-environmental audit and an environmental management plan with monitoring on water and energy conservation, and health and safety |
| Chemical use | The Camp uses biodegradable natural washing soaps or solutions in the guest tents obtained from cinnabar Green. The facility buys its Liquefied petroleum Gas (LPG) packaged in 2 Tonne cylinder. The facility uses Ecolab washing detergents and soaps. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) are provided. |
| Conservation Criteria | |
| Community Criteria | |
| Solid waste management | Organic waste is composted in a properly sealed (metallic plate and a cage) compost pit. Excess metallic waste, glass waste and plastic waste is collected and transported to Nairobi via Governors Headquarters for disposal to recycling companies. |
| Water management | Il Moran Governors Camp main source of water is from a well. The water is pumped and stored in eight (8) reservoirs with an average capacity of 32,000 litres for distribution throughout the facility. The water is metered at source. The camp has a water extraction permit. Guests are encouraged to re-use their towels through briefing and in the guest information folder. Guest tents showers are fixed with low shower filter heads aimed at water conservation. Staff is sensitized during meetings and guests during briefings to enhance water use efficiency. |
| Visitor communication & education | Guest tents have folders with comprehensive information on Governors camp activities and community initiatives, wildlife information materials, mammals and birdlife list. The facility has an equipped reading materials resource zone located at the restaurant section. These include, magazines, ‘Birds, mammals in East Africa and Africa in general. Checklists and books on mammals, birdlife are available. Guests are briefed upon arrival on the values of camp operations. |
| Pollution | The vehicle car wash area is fixed with an oil interceptor to contain any possible oil leaks form car wash. The pathways are lit through the use of paraffin lanterns aimed at night, light pollution minimization. The generators are fixed with a muffler (sound reducing device) and kept in a sound proof room to reduce on sound pollution |
| Environmental conservation | Il Moran Governors Camp is built on a low environmental footprint; the facility design blends in with the local natural surroundings. Guests are car pooled (where possible) to a minimum of 6 guests per game drive in order to reduce number of vehicles on game drive. This acts as a way of reducing the visitors’ carbon foot print. Through the mother company Governors Camp; Il Moran Governors camp supports Mara-Meru cheetah project. A research program aimed at identification of behavioral adaptations and assessment of impact of social structure on reproductive success and survival of the cheetah in the protected areas under human influence. The camp assists in Cheetah monitoring through sightings and gathering information for the researchers. In addition, researchers are given an opportunity to give talks to the clients at the camp. |
| Waste water management | Grey water from the guest kitchen and laundry is managed through soak pits – the system is fixed with a grease trap (for kitchen effluent), and drains into soak away pit. Grey water from the guest tents, public areas and staff quarters is also managed through soak pits. Il Moran Governors Camp has conducted its effluent sample tests. Black water from the guests’ tents, public areas and staff quarters is managed through three chamber septic tank. The overflow ends up in soak ways connected with radial arms. EM1, (Effective Micro-organism) is added into the septic tanks to facilitate sludge digestion. |
| Purchasing and supplies | Il Moran Camp encourages environmental, sustainable packaging ways in its supply chain which include bulk buying where possible to reduce on packaging material and delivery of perishables such as vegetables, fruits in re-usable crates, cartons, sisal baskets popularly known as ‘kikapu’ and cool boxes for meat. Detergents are packed in 20 litre containers to reduce on packaging waste. |
| Employment and remuneration/staff welfare | Employees have a staff committee which meets on monthly basis. It is ascribed to the workers union and, handles and addresses staff issues. New employees are well inducted on the camp’s operations and environmental values and principles |
| Staff education, communication and awareness training | The facility has notice boards for staff communication and information. Further, employees are sensitized and briefed during daily departmental meetings and weekly HOD meetings. |
| Cultural preservation and promotion/protection of local sites | Il Moran Governors Camp offers local villages visit. The visitors are sensitized on the local culture, engage in cultural dances, talks and sports activities such as arrows and spears throwing. Each visitor is charged 25 US dollars and issued with a receipt which they provide at the villages. The monies are later paid directly to the local people who have established village accounts each with four (4) signatories. The facility has a Naturalist who gives talks on environmental conservation, and local Masai culture |
| Benefits to local community/community empowerment | More than 50% of the employees at Il Moran Governors are employed from the local area. In addition, all casual work opportunities are allocated to the locals from nearby Mara Rianta centre. Local purchases are made from the nearby Mara Rianta and Aitong towns where possible. Suh supplies include vegetables and sustainably obtained fuel-wood. Il Moran Governors operates a curio shop with additional curios and beads obtained from local vendors around Mara Rianta area. Through Governors Camps Collection CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), Il Moran Governors Camp supports the education and health initiatives set under Mara Rianta Charitable Trust. The facility supports the maintenance of the road network within the Musiara areas and supplies water to Musiara Gate Rangers. Staff welfare benefits include; service charges, health care, uniform, food, accommodation, and transport. The staff is paid a wage above the minimum government requirements. |
| Cultural Criteria | |
| Health and safety | Kitchen staff (food and beverage handlers) has undergone medical check-ups to ascertain their health fitness within the kitchen. Proper housekeeping (clean, well arranged, labeled, and ventilated) was noted in the food store. The guest tents are equipped with night spotlights for use by visitors as a safety precaution. A team of staff is well trained on first aid –training and fully replenished first aid kits are well supplied in each department. Medical emergencies for staff are referred to neighboring sister facility – Governors Camp clinical officer. Il Moran encourages its guests to insure with flying doctors services; however, it is linked to Air Rescue and has an airstrip nearby for any medical emergency. The Camp has undergone medical inspection and has been issued with a Heath clearance certificate under the Ministry of Public Health and Sanitation. Firefighting equipment such as fire extinguishers, fire blanket, fire automatic suppression, and fire alarm are serviced and strategically fixed within the facility. The facility provides PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as ear muffs, boots, uniform, gloves, and apron to the repairs and maintenance staff. A fire assembly point and fire alarm are fixed. The facility has conducted a Fire safety and a comprehensive health and safety audit. |
| Child labor, abuse and human rights | The facility does not employ any person below the legal working age of 18 years. |
| Business Practises Criteria | |
| Entry Date | 15th March 2018 |
Il Moran Governors Camp
Book your Africa safari holidays in Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Uganda & Rwanda with Adeli Kenya Safaris
Your dream safari / holiday is just a call or email away. Contact Adeli Kenya Safaris today. Tel: +254720564538 | WhatsApp: +254720564538 | Email: [email protected]
EXPLORE OUR FEATURED SAFARI HOLIDAYS
FEATURED TOURS & HOLIDAY PACKAGES BY COUNTRY
Adeli Kenya Safaris, best tour company in Kenya, best safari company in Kenya, best tour operator in Kenya, best travel company in kenya, best travel agency in kenya, best kenya safari company, nairobi safaris, nairobi kenya safaris, kenya safaris, safari in kenya, kenya wildlife safaris, kenya safari tour, kenya tours, Best responsible tours and travel agency in kenya, Best responsible tours and travel company in Tanzania, Best responsible tours and travel company in Zanzibar, Best responsible tours and travel company in Uganda, Best responsible tours and travel company in Rwanda, Best responsible tours and travel company in Botswana, Best responsible tours and travel company in Namibia, Best responsible tours and travel company in South Africa, Best responsible tours and travel company in Mauritius, Best responsible tours and travel company in Seychelles, Best responsible tours and travel company in Madagascar, Best responsible tours and travel company in Mozambique, Best responsible tours and travel company in Egypt, Best responsible tours and travel company in Israel, Best responsible tours and travel company in Thailand, Best responsible tours and travel company in East Africa, Best responsible tours and travel company in Eastern Africa, Best responsible tours and travel company in Africa, Best responsible tours and travel company in the world, Best responsible tours and travel company in Thailand, Best responsible tours and travel company in Malaysia, Best responsible tours and travel company in Croatia, Best responsible tours and travel company in Vietnam, Best responsible tours and travel company in Dubai, Best responsible tours and travel company in Singapore, Best responsible tours and travel company in Brazil, Best responsible tours and travel company in America, Best responsible tours and travel company in Canada, Best responsible tours and travel company in Europe, Best responsible tours and travel company in Greece, Best responsible tours and travel company in Turkey, Best responsible tours and travel company in Faroe Islands, Best responsible tours and travel company in Morocco, What is ecotourism, responsible travel, best green tourism company in kenya, best sustainale travel company in kenya, best ecotourism ompany in kenya, best sustainable travel practices, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Nairobi, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Mombasa, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Nakuru, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Naivasha, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Maasai Mara, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Kisumu, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Amboseli, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Tsavo West, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Tsavo West, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Samburu, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Tanzania, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Zanzibar, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Uganda, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Uganda, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Rwanda, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Mauritius, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Seychelles, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in South Africa, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Mozambique, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Madagascar, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Zambia, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Israel, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Dubai, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Thailand, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Greece, best things to to do in kenya, best things to to do in Santorini, best Tour Operator in Kenya, bestTour Operators in Nairobi, Tours in Kenya, Travel Agency in Nairobi, safari, kenya safari, kenya tours, tours and travel kenya, eco safaris, ecotourism, eco tourism, responsible travel, green tourism, agro tourism, east african safari air, kenya tanzania tours, africa tours, masaimara safari, tanzania safari, kenya travel, africa safari, nairobi safari, kenya safari tours, african safari, kenya safaris from nairobi, kenya wildlife safari, serengeti safari tour, safar tours & travels, best tour operators, luxury african safari tours, best african safari for seniors, african safari and beach package holidays, africa safari camp, kenya safari packages, kenya safari holidays, uganda safari packages, best places to go on safari in africa, best african safari itinerary, kenya wildlife safari packages, deal africa, travel operators, tour africa safaris kenya, luxury safari company, east african safari packages, safari travel companies, top safari tour operators, african safari travel agent, africa travel deals, trip safari, best safari experience, african safari photography, kenya holidays 2018, kenya safaris from nairobi, kenya safari, kenya holiday packages, kenya holidays, weekend getaways in nairobi, holiday destinations in kenya, weekend getaways in kenya, kenya safari holidays, tours and travel kenya, domestic holiday packages in kenya, kenya safari packages, tour operators in kenya, kenya destinations, kenya holidays 2017, kenya travel, kenya tours, tours and travel companies in kenya, kenya safari tours, safari kenya, kenya holidays 2018, kenya safari prices, holidays in kenya, travel agencies in kenya, dubai holiday packages from kenya, cheap holiday packages in kenya, cheap holiday destinations in kenya, getaways in kenya, kenya safari all inclusive packages, kenya all inclusive resorts, cheap january holiday deals, dubai holiday packages from dubai, vacation places in kenya, affordable holiday destinations in kenya, holiday getaways in kenya, trip kenya, kenya safari beach holidays, kenya safari vacation packages, travel package holidays, best travel package deals, trip to kenya safari, kenya’s best DMC, Kenya’s best tour operator ‘ Kenya’s best travel agency , Africa’s best DMC , Africa’ best tour operator , best kenya tour companies, luxury tour companies in kenya , why I love kenya , #whyilovekenya , join up safaris kenya , budget safaris in kenya , flying packages kenya , beach safaris in kenya , top rated tour companies in kenya , rooftent camping in kenya, safaribookings , tripadvisor, photography safaris in kenya , , best Tanzania safaris , kenya and Tanzania safaris , Tanzania road safaris , Tanzania flying packages, dubai packages , south Africa holiday packages, Seychelles holiday packages , Mauritius holiday packages , easter holiday packages , Christmas holiday packages , Wildebeest migration, kenya wildebeest migration, wildebeest migration kenya, wildebeest migration in Kenya, masaimara national reserve, travel kenya, traveling to kenya, travelling to kenya, kenya travel advisory, kenya travel advice, travel in kenya, travel agents in kenya, travelling in kenya, traveling in kenya, kenya travel agents, travel to kenya advice, travel advice to kenya, travel agents kenya, travel advisory to kenya, travel agency kenya, travel advisor kenya, travel alerts kenya, travel agencies kenya, kenya travel agencies, travel deals kenya, travel diaries kenya, kenya travel tips, tour operators in kenya, kenya tours and safaris, tours in kenya, tours and travel kenya, tours kenya, tours of kenya, kenya tour companies, tours and travel in kenya, tour to kenya, kenya tours and travel companies, kenya wildlife tours, tours and travels in kenya, trip to kenya, trips to kenya, kenya trip, kenya trips, trip to kenya Africa, trip advisor kenya, kenya trip advisor, visit kenya, visiting kenya, kenya visit, where to visit in kenya, why do people visit kenya, kenya tourism, tourism in kenya, tourism kenya, tourism of kenya, kenya and tourism, kenya safaris, safaris in kenya, safaris kenya, kenya lodge safaris, african safaris kenya lodge safaris kenya, safaris to kenya, kenya camping safaris, kenya african safaris, camping safaris kenya, kenya tourist attraction, tourists in kenya, tourist attraction in kenya tourist spots in kenya, kenya tourists, kenya tourist spots, why do tourists visit kenya, kenya holiday, holidays in kenya, holidays to kenya, kenya holidays, holiday in kenya, holidays kenya, holiday to kenya, holiday kenya, kenya travel guide, travel guide kenya, kenya guide, travel guide to kenya, kenya information guide, kenya tour packages, kenya holiday packages, kenya vacation packages, kenya packages, holiday packages in kenya, kenya travel packages, holiday packages kenya, kenya package, kenya holiday package, kenya tour package, kenya package holidays, travel packages kenya, kenya safaris packages, places to visit in kenya, kenya places to visit, best places to visit in kenya, tourist places in kenya, places to see in kenya, kenya tourist places, places in kenya to visit, places to visit kenya, go kenya tours, go kenya, places to go in kenya, go to kenya, where to go in kenya, going to kenya, why do people go to kenya, why go to kenya, information on kenya, kenya information, kenya travel information, information kenya, information of kenya, holiday destinations in kenya, kenya destinations, tourist destinations in kenya, kenya holiday destinations, kenya tourist destinations, best holiday destinations in kenya, kenya as a tourist destination, holiday destinations kenya, blogs in kenya, travel blog kenya, kenya blogs, blogs travel to kenya, safaris in kenya, kenya safaris, safaris kenya, safaris to kenya, car hire Nairobi, car hire in Nairobi, nairobi car hire, car hire services in Nairobi, car hire kenya Nairobi, car hire companies in Nairobi, car hire nairobi kenya, cars for hire in Nairobi, car hire in kenya Nairobi, car hire services Nairobi, cheap car hire Nairobi, nairobi car hire services, car hire in nairobi kenya, car hire companies in nairobi kenya, car for hire in Nairobi, car hire companies Nairobi, 4wd car hire Nairobi, cheap car hire in Nairobi, car hires in Nairobi, nairobi airport car hire, 4×4 car hire Nairobi, car hire market, cars for hire nairobi , car hire Mombasa, car for hire Nairobi, car hire uganda , 4×4 hire Nairobi, car hire Tanzania, 4×4 car hire dar es salaam, 4×4 car hire Tanzania, car hire kenya, 4×4 car hire kenya, car hire in kenya , kenya car hire, 4×4 car hire Uganda, 4×4 car hire Arusha, kenya tours and safaris, tours in kenya, tours and travels in kenya, tours kenya, tours of kenya, tours to kenya, go kenya tours, tour to kenya , car hire companies in kenya , 4wd car hire kenya, go kenya tours and safaris, kenya wildlife tours, car hire services in kenya, terminal tours kenya, kenya tanzania tours, tours and travel in kenya , kenya budget tours , tours and travel jobs in kenya, tours and safaris in kenya , kenya adventure tours, tours kenya Tanzania, tour operators, tanzania tour operators, tours and travel kenya, tour operators in Tanzania, top tour operators, african tour operators, tour firms in kenya , car hire kenya rates , car hire in kenya prices, kenya car hire services, mombasa tour operators, cars for hire in kenya, car hire kenya prices, kenya safaris, car hire business in kenya, tour kenya, kenya wildlife safaris, safaris to kenya, kenya camping safaris, wildlife safaris kenya, african safaris kenya, kenya budget safaris, safaris kenya, kenya tanzania safaris, kenya african safaris, tour companies in kenya, kenya car hire companies, car hire services kenya, cheap car hire in kenya, tours and travel companies in kenya, tour and travel companies in kenya, kenya tour companies, executive car hire kenya, tour companies kenya, wildlife kenya safaris, safaris in kenya, travel companies in kenya , tourism companies in kenya, kenya tours and travel companies, tours and safaris companies in kenya, companies in kenya, list of companies dealing with travel tours in kenya, kenya tour, tours companies in kenya, list of tour companies in kenya, best companies in kenya, kenya companies, 4×4 camping, 4×4 holidays, camping 4×4, 4×4 excursion, kenya tours,kenya best hotels,best hotels in kenya,kenyahotels,honeymoon destinations in kenya, 4×4 kenya, Rooftemt camping in kenya, rooftent hire in kenya, Nairobi safari tours, mombasa safari tours, amboseli safari tours, nakuru safari tours, naivasha safari tours, lake bogoria safari tours, lake baringo safari tours, maasai mara safari tours, tsavo east safari tours, tsavo west safari tours, samburu safari tours, ol pejeta conservancy safari tours, aberdare national park safari tours.
