Overview
Located in a secluded concession on the Masai Mara and bordering the Serengeti and Loliondo reserves, Cottar’s 1920s Camp is an established tented safari camp, reminiscent of scenes from out of Africa or the pages of Hemingway’s safari diary. Designed in a gorgeous fashion, the camp is furnished with ornamental pieces like ostrich eggs, typewriters, dusty photo albums, and steel and brass antiques, which take you back to the golden era when safaris were characterized by uninhibited journey and fiction. While it is the objective to be welcoming hosts at Cottar’s in order to take you back to an age long past as there is nothing old-fashioned about its modified and spontaneous service. A butler is always at your service, making you feel contented ‘at home’ and expecting nothing. Under the shadow of a group of acacia trees with liberal views across the Mara plains, this traditional camp accommodates twenty-eight guests in reliable white canvas en suite tents. Efficiently guided safari game drives and walking safaris are Cottar’s hallmark. The camp’s location is in close proximity of the Serengeti, ideally positioned to observe the stunning wildebeest Migration between May and October. Year-round game viewing on this Big 5 reserve is constant with high concentrations of predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs inhabiting the reserve. Seen in notable numbers during the great migration are zebra and wildebeest, which traverse the plains in their thousands, looking for fresh grazing lands. Cottar’s classified concession guarantees the discerning safari-enthusiast the utmost privacy. For a truly novel experience, the camp also offers game drives in an authentic wood-paneled car much like early generations of the Cottar family used on the reserve in the 1920s.
Highlights
- Traditional tented safari reminiscent of the 1920s
- Witness the Great Migration in season
- Private concession ensures privacy & exclusivity
- Personal butler ensures intuitive service
- Walking safaris to track smaller game
- Game drives in vintage wood-panelled 1920’s car
- Fishing in the Mara River
- Wi-Fi & beauty therapist for in-suite treatments
Recent Press
Eco Tourism Kenya – Gold Eco-Rating 2014, Fodor’s 100 Hotel Awards – Trip of a Lifetime
More Information
Location
Kenya, Masai Mara
Type of Accommodation
Tented Camp
Comfort Level
Luxury
Facilities
The camp comprises of two mess tents including room areas for dining, reading and relaxing. The crystal clear swimming pool is a tranquil place to cool off in the heat of the day and an on-site beauty therapist offers a wide range of treatments in the comfort of your roomy tent. Apart from twice per day 4×4 game drives and walking safaris, guided fishing trips are offered on the Mara River and the chefs gladly prepare your catch for dinner. Guests can enjoy an enriching cultural experience on a visit to a nearby Maasai village. An armed Maasai warrior guards the camp each night and is always present to escort guests around the camp, a service that is compulsory after dark. Wi-Fi is available in common areas of the camp.
General Facilities
- Laundry service
- Swimming Pool
- Bar
- Curio or Gift shop
- Wi-fi available
- Beauty or wellness therapist
Dining
The group of chefs serves luxurious cuisine in the camp’s graceful tented dining area and, for something truly memorable, a romantic silver-service bush dinners can be prearranged.
Rooms
Luxury Safari Tent
The ten luxurious tents have space to guarantee privacy, making the set-up suitable for honeymooners or families with young children. Associated with the 1920s theme of the camp, the white canvas tents add in fabrics, antiques and artifacts of this golden era. Each tent is equipped with an en-suite bathroom and a separate dressing room. The tents are adjoined by furnished porches that offer you stunning views across the Mara plains. Family tents include two bedrooms as well as a living room with a warm fireplace. Cottar’s Private House, which is also within the Masai Mara National Park, has a private 25m-long swimming pool.
Room Amenities
Luxury Safari Tent AMENITIES
- En-suite bathroom
- Outdoor area
Activities
- Animal tracking experience
- Bird watching
- Game drives
- Guided walks
- Night drives
- Specialist guides
- Cultural tours
- Fishing
