Re: Goveners Camp Masai Mara

**Doogs** Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:38 am

From Governors Camp FB Page - Thursday 18th April 2014

An Amazing Trip

These lovely photos are courtesy of Simone Blomeley who stayed with us recently at Little Governors Camp. Simone write to us to say "Thanks for an amazing trip. Ngai was fantastic. Can't thank you all enough for everything you did for us. " Many thanks to Simone for sharing her safari photos with us.

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**Doogs** Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:52 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Tuesday 22nd April 2014

"Great time"

These photos were sent to us by Rakhee Asher, who came on safari with us at Governors Camp recently. Rahkee wrote to us to say "We had great time, great service & food was also excellent" Many thanks to Rakhee for sharing these with us.

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**Doogs** Tue May 20, 2014 1:38 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Monday 19th May 2014

Lions, Cubs and Elephants Galore

A beautiful day in the Masai Mara today. We checked in on lioness Siena whose wound seems to be healing well. Her cubs are getting cheeky and playful and it was a delight to watch families of elephant feeding in the Marsh and traversing the grasslands. Photos are courtesy of Patrick Reynolds Governors Il Moran Camp Manager.

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**whitestarling** Tue May 20, 2014 11:30 pm

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Thanks Doogs that's brilliant news that Siena seems to be doing so well now, after that really nasty wound, sounds as though the treatment has worked, and also good news for her cubs who are really coming on now. Don't you just love pics of little Elles following their Mums

WS

**Doogs** Mon May 26, 2014 1:45 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Thursday 22nd May 2014

Siena & Cubs Rescued by the Pride & Plenty of Wildebeest & Zebra

There were lovely scenes yesterday in the Masai Mara as the Marsh Pride of lions came across a herd of buffalo, Red and the other sub adults distracted the buffalo and tried to hold their attention to give Siena and her cubs time to move away to safety. Red is an amazing sub adult male, he shows real affection for Siena's cubs and is taking on the role of protector with this clever tactic of distracting the buffalo. There are lots of wildebeest and zebra on the plains at the moment with the Loita migration back in the reserve. Photos are courtesy of Patrick Reynolds, Governors Il Moran Camp manager.

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**Doogs** Mon May 26, 2014 1:47 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Monday 26th May 2014

Elephants, zebras and wildebeest galore

There are thousands of zebras and wildebeest across the plains close to our camps, they cross the Mara River and move in and out of the reserve, these are the wildebeest and zebra from the Loita migration. We have also had lovely sightings of the elephant family with the two youngsters. Photos are courtesy of Patrick Reynolds manager of Il Moran Camp and Moses Manduku, Governors Camp Head Guide.

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**whitestarling** Mon May 26, 2014 6:47 pm

Thanks Doogs, for a great update, so lovely to see so many thousands of animals. I just love photos of the migrations.

WS

**Doogs** Tue May 27, 2014 1:58 pm

So do I WS Wink

From Governors Camp FB Page - Monday 26th May 2014

Here is a collection of wonderful safari photos sent to us by Samantha Treasure-Valantine who came on safari with us in February this year. Samantha writes on her website "In February 2014, I was lucky enough to visit the Masai Mara in Kenya. After arriving on a tiny 12 seater aeroplane into the wilderness, I had no idea what I was about to experience. Khaki clothing & explorer hat at the ready, I realised just how ignorant we are to the other creatures in our world. I was stunned at the beauty and the majesty of these animals; each and every movement so perfect and gentle." Go checkout her website for some lovely safari photos. Many thanks to Samantha for sharing these with us.

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**Doogs** Fri May 30, 2014 1:59 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Thursday 29th May 2014

Loita migration back in the Mara, lions jackals & a bat eared fox

With rain finally arriving in the Masai Mara thousands of wildebeest from the Loita migration have been moving about through the reserve grazing in huge numbers and keeping the Marsh Pride of lions well fed. We have also had lovely sightings of Silver-backed Jackals and Bat Eared Foxes out on the plains. Photos are courtesy of Patrick Reynolds, Governors Il Moran Camp manager.

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**Doogs** Fri May 30, 2014 2:01 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Thursday 29th May 2014

Meet Tatu

Meet Tatu, sub adult male from the Marsh Pride of lions. Lions are identified by their whisker spot patterns and the word Tatu means "three" in swahili. Tatu has 3 whisker spots on his top right lip hence the name Tatu! If you would like to follow regular updates on Tatu and the Marsh Pride of lions we have a dedicated Marsh Pride Facebook page called The Marsh Pride of Lions or better still why not come on safari with us to the Masai Mara to see Tatu and the rest of the Marsh Pride of lions. Photos are courtesy of Patrick Reynolds, Governors Il Moran Camp Manager.

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**Laikipia** Fri May 30, 2014 6:03 pm

Doogs. Just had a good catch up with this thread.

Lai

**whitestarling** Fri May 30, 2014 6:40 pm

Great update Doogs thanks. Lovely to hear about Tatu, and what a great name.

WS

**Doogs** Tue Jun 03, 2014 1:31 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Tuesday 3rd June 2014

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Rain finally arrives in the Masai Mara & Marsh Pride Lioness Siena huddles with her cubs in the downpour. Stunning photo is courtesy of Governors Il Moran Camp Guest Vicky Lyall, many thanks to Vicky for sharing this with us.

**Doogs** Thu Jun 05, 2014 1:27 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Thursday 5th June 2014

Drama in the Marsh with a Martial Eagle

There were amazing scenes on Sunday on a game drive between Governors Camp and the Musiara Marsh. A Martial Eagle swopped down on a Grants Gazelle fawn hiding in the grass. The mother of the fawn charged the Martial Eagle and chased it off the fawn, the eagle taking off into the sky, the fawn got up and lived to see another day. Photos are courtesy of John Lyall, guest at Governors Il Moran Camp, many thanks to John for sharing these with us. #whyilovekenya

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**whitestarling** Thu Jun 05, 2014 6:31 pm

Thanks for the update Doogs. That was one very lucky fawn, and just how brave was the mother chasing off the Martial Eagle, great shots

WS

**Doogs** Tue Jun 10, 2014 1:33 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Tuesday 10th June 2014

Can you hear the thunder of a million hooves? Migration Arrives!

We are thrilled to announce that the first herds from the Wildebeest Migration have arrived in the Masai Mara, yesterday our guests and guides went out and saw the first herds crossing the Talek River as they head towards the plains around our camps.

Photos are courtesy of Andy Wigg, many thanks to Andy for sharing these with us. #whyilovekenya

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**Laikipia** Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:28 am

Thanks Doogs, just seen the previous update with the drama in the Mara and the Martial eagle, amazing and great photography. Lovely to know the wildies are back.

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**Doogs** Thu Jun 12, 2014 1:34 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Wednesday 11th June 2014

Hanging out with the Marsh Pride

These photos were taken yesterday and show Scar and Lippy with the four cubs at the lake on the East side of the Marsh. Scar is very good with young cubs particularly Jicho's little cub, when male lion accept cubs in this manner or will allow them to eat with him it is a sign of altruism. Lippy, Kini and Jicho were at the Calvert this morning where they had just killed a topi. Photos are courtesy of Governors Il Moran Camp guest Andy Wigg. Many thanks to Andy for sharing these with us.

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**Doogs** Thu Jun 12, 2014 1:36 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Thursday 12th June 2014

Musiara Chases Vultures off her Kill and Wildebeest a Plenty

Patrick, manager of Governors Il Moran Camp headed out this morning and this is what he saw, wildebeest all over Rhino Ridge, Bila Shaka, the Musiara Plain and all around the Marsh. He also came across Marsh Pride lioness Musiara who was defending her breakfast from a bunch of hungry vultures.

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**Doogs** Fri Jun 13, 2014 1:36 pm

In Africa Geographic - Governors guide to June in the Masai Mara

http://africageographic.com/blog/governors-guide-to-june-in-the-masai-mara/

**Doogs** Mon Jun 16, 2014 1:31 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Friday 13th June 2014

Bibi, Kabibi, Moja, & Zebras on their way into camp

The Governors Guides have named Marsh Pride Lioness Bibi's daughter Kabibi, this means daughter of Bibi and is a name that connects her to her mother, this came after suggestions from a client that this lioness is well loved and needs a name. We also have lovely sightings of Moja, buffalo, wildebeest and zebra on their way into camp. Photos are courtesy of Moses Manduku Governors Camp Head Guide and Patrick Reynolds Governors Il Moran Camp Manager.

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**Doogs** Mon Jun 16, 2014 1:33 pm

From Governors Camp FB Page - Monday 16th June 2014

Out & About in the Mara this Morning

Patrick Reynolds, Manager of Governors Il Moran Camp headed out this morning and came across a mass of wildebeest from the migration around the Marsh and up on Rhino Ridge, huge crocodiles waiting on the river bank and naughty lions pinching equipment off the airstrip. Photos are courtesy of Patrick Reynolds.

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**Laikipia** Tue Jun 17, 2014 8:03 am

Doogs. I've had a good catch up with your links and it really makes me want to be in the Mara Goveners Camp Masai Mara - Page 18 71418

lovely to see the Marsh Pride and all the lovely photos.

Lai

**whitestarling** Tue Jun 17, 2014 10:27 am

Great photos of Scar Lippy, Kini and Jicho . brilliant that Scar is such a good dad, unusual for a Male to share the eating with the cubs.
That's a shame for Musiara , its a pain when you cant eat your breakfast in peace. Love the shots of Bibi, Kabibi, and Moja what a good name Kabibi meani8ng daughter of Bibi. WOW

loads of great photos in that last update what a mass of Wildies, lesson number one don't leave your stuff on the airstrip when the lions are around lol!

Thanks for the updates Doogs

WS

**Doogs** Tue Jun 17, 2014 1:29 pm

You're welcome all.

MP seem to really be thriving just now Very Happy

I took like Kabibi WS, rather sweet I love you

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