The Cottar Safari tradition began in 1919. Eighty years on, they continue to provide an unparalleled safari experience to discerning clients in Africa. Extending an era of luxury and quality, Cottars Safari Service returns to the original spirit and essence of 'safari', reminiscent of a golden era - an era of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance.
The Cottars 1920s Safari Camp which is situated in the Masai Mara, bordering the Serengeti and Loliondo reserves in an untouched 250,000 acre exclusive concession providing the discerning client a guarantee of privacy and an abundance of wildlife.
This area has been untouched by any kind of tourism or development and offers a guarantee of privacy.
Most importantly, while the Mara has a reputation of being over congested with mass tourism, Cottars have kept the secret of their area for years - no hot air balloons flying overhead, no minibuses buzzing around, no nearby lodges or low flying aircraft to disturb your special moments. The area is more akin to being in the expansive Serengeti National Park, but with the advantage of 'off the road' driving due to the very low vehicle density of the area, and the fact that they can walk and operate 'night drive' activities in their community concession.
LUXURY UNDER CANVAS
The camp accommodates up to twelve clients in authentic white canvas tents, which are spacious and luxuriously furnished and incorporate original safari antiques from the '20's; private en suite dressing rooms and bathrooms (with old-fashioned showers and flushing toilets), the main bedroom and an outdoor veranda.
PROFESSIONAL GUIDING
Guest activities include game drives guided by professional guides in either state of the art modern four wheel drive cars, in our authentic or old wooden car. Alternatively, a tented reading room with an extensive array of African and modern books and magazines will allow those who wish to merely while away an afternoon resting and viewing the most splendid panorama.
INCREDIBLE ACTIVITIES
As their concession is outside the game parks, therefore guided walks and night drives are allowed and highly recommended. By walking, guests can get that much closer to nature, and if an opportunity to track wild game presents itself, trained trackers will take guests even closer still. On a more self-indulgent note, the masseuse will now be based full-time at the camp for complimentary massages, manicures and pedicures. Any other needs that guests may have will be met by butlers who have been trained to provide guests with discreet, yet attentive service.
Prices start from £300 per person per night
Prices include
Day and Night Game Drives (2 per day)
1 Massage per person per stay
All meals
guided walks
laundry
soft drinks
beer
house wines & non-luxury spirits.
These Prices do not include the following:
Airstrip Transfers to/from Cottars Camp
Park & Reserve Fees
Daytrip to the Reserve Fee
AMREF Medical Coverage
Airport taxes
additional transfers in Nairobi
government and service charges.