Cottars Camp
Cottars 1920s Camp is located on 22,000 acres of private land within the Masai Mara National Reserve.
The Cottar safari tradition, which was established in 1919 when members of the European aristocracy flocked to East Africa in search of ‘big game, remains unchanged.
Nearly 90 years, this originally family-run camp continues to provide an unparalleled safari experience for the truly discerning clients.
Cottars excel in the provision of the original essence of ‘safari’, while the camp is reminiscent of a bygone era of romance, adventure and unparalleled elegance.
Extending an era of luxury and quality, Cottars return their guests to the original spirit and essence of ‘safari’. The camp is reminiscent of a golden era – an era of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance.
Location
The camp is located in the south-east Masai Mara National Reserve – 270 kms from Nairobi, bordering the Serengeti and Loliondo reserves. Located in an untouched exclusive private concession, the site guarantees privacy and an abundance of wildlife.
Accommodation & Dining
Luxury accommodation includes seven stylish and spacious white canvas tents as well as a family/honeymoon tent. Each tent is luxuriously finished with safari antiques from the 1920s and includes a veranda, dressing room and an en suite bathroom with shower and flush wc.
Included in the rate is: full Board accommodation, soft drinks, Beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits, Day & Night Game Drives, Guided Bush Walks, Transfers to Cultural Visits (The actual cultural visit will incur an extra fee), Bush Meals, Sundowners, bush spa treatments, transfers.
Dining & Bars
All meals are served in the elegant dining area with full sliver service. The Cottars dining experience is true to the 1920’s ambience and features elegant cuisine, crystal glass, white napiery and silver service. The staff wear traditional white tunics and fez.
There is also a tented library and reading room. (Soft drinks, beer, house wines and non-luxury spirits are included in the room rates. Champagne, special wines and luxury spirits are additional).
River Swimming & Fishing
Guests can enjoy swimming and fishing in the rivers of the reserve.
Maasai En’kaang
To experience the true Maasai culture, we offer a visit to a traditional Maasai village or En’kaang.
Here guests will be given a traditional Maasai welcome (with dance and song), experience a unique insight into the Maasai lifestyle, learn more about Maasai handicrafts (beading and leatherwork) and have the opportunity to purchase Maasai artifacts direct from those who make them.
