Cottar's 1920s Camp
Masai Mara, Kenya
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Overview
Valuing conservation and community above all else, the Cottar's 1920s Camp provides purposeful experiences benefiting guests, biodiversity, and their local Maasai community.
Located in the private Olderkesi Conservancy, a wildlife-rich conservancy leased from the Maasai community, on the border of the Maasai Mara National Reserve and Tanzani's Serengeti. This multi-award-winning property undoubtedly offers an unsurpassed authentic luxury safari in Kenya.
Cottar’s 1920s Camp is one of only 12 Global Ecosphere Retreats in the world. A charming camp, providing the ultimate authentic tented safari, with modern amenities, yet is romantically styled in the vintage luxury style of te twenties. Newly-refurbished, cream canvas tents with period decor and original photography portraying the history of safari in Africa.
Managed by the fifth-generation Cottar family, with over 105 years in Africa, it embodies the perfect East African safari. Their team excels at everything they do, and provides the highest standard of professionally guided wildlife and wilderness adventures.
Rooms & Availability
Honeymoon Tent
Luxury honeymoon tent. The tent includes private en-suite dressing room and bathroom, main bedroom with veranda.
USD 2,154 Per Room / Suite
Luxury Double Tents
There are five luxury double tents in total; Swala, Duma, and the new/replacement Ndovu, Kudu and Athi tents. The new tents are approximately 40% larger than our older luxury double tents. The interiors include bathrooms with wallpaper (yes wallpaper in a tent); wooden flooring throughout, bespoke furniture, which has a nod to the 1920s era, yet is modern and accessible. The tents also have space for a lovely seating/living area which includes a dining table and chairs, a writing desk and a daybed or couch and marvelous high views from the hill, looking out onto the savannah.
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Luxury Family Tented Suite
Cottar's newly renovated Family Tents are positioned with higher outward views on expansive wooden decks. The two bedroom units are each ensuite and separated by solid walls with a living room and outside deck in-between, which maximizes privacy. 2 of the family tents will have flexi beds, allowing for either 2 double rooms, 4 singles or the conventional 1 double and 2 singles. The Family Tents have new decor, a contained stove in the living room to keep guests cosy on a cold evening, and a table for private dining.
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Details
Amenities
room_facilities: Balcony, Balcony / Deck, Bath Towels, Bed Linen, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Drinking Water Filtration System, Electrical Outlets, En Suite Bathroom, Ensuite, Family Safari Tent, Fireplace, Hairdryer, Hand Towels, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), LED Camp Lights, Lounge Area, Lounge, Mosquito Nets, Mosquito Netting, Outside Shower, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Shower, Twin Bed, Verandah
spoken_languages: English, Spanish, Swahili
special_interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife
activities_on_site: Big 5, Bird Watching, Boules, Catch-and-release Fishing, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Massages, Natural History Tours, Night Drives, Safaris, Walks (Guided)
available_services: 24-hour Security, Airport Shuttle (Available), Airport Shuttle (Complimentary), Baby Sitting, Credit Card Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Meal on Request, Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
activities_off_site: Adrenaline Activities, Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, Cycling, Game Drives, Game Viewing, Game Walks, Garden Tours, General Sightseeing, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Night Drives, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Walks (Guided)
property_facilities: Accept Credit Cards, Activity Desk, Baby Sitting, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Kiddies Club, Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Secure Parking, Spa, Vegetarian
Activities
Balloon ride over the Masai Mara ($505 per person), Beading with Mama Naishuru (starting at $15), Bush Dinner, Coffee Tasting, Conservation Rangers, Day and Night Wildlife Drives, Guided Bush Walks, Helicopter Conservation Fight ($2,400 for 2 people), Immersive Raptor Experience ($780 per booking), Kids' Entomology Safari, Local School Visit, Maasai Singing and Dancing, Maasai Village Visit ($20 pp), Maasai Warrior School, Mara Cheetah Educational Experience ($780 per booking + $50 pp), Reforestation Seedball Dispersal, Spa Treatments (from $50), Stargazing, Sustainability Tour, Swimming, Traditional Canvas Bath
Videos
- Unforgettable Family Moments at Cottar's Safaris
- Honeymoon Hideaway Tent at Cottar's Safaris
- Family Tent at Cottar's Safaris
- Solo Adventures at Cottar's Safaris