vintage luxury at it's best set within it's own private conservancy
An abundance of wildlife, a guarantee of privacy and the highest standards of professional guiding all combined with the enriching essence of the original ‘safari’ and wilderness experience in a luxurious, authentic environment.
The multi-award-winning Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp is owned and managed by the oldest established and continuing safari family in Africa. The camp retains an era of luxury and quality providing the romance of safari under cream canvas tents, the style of the bygone era of the twenties all whilst supplying the amenities required by today’s discerning traveller.
Winners of numerous accolades, including ‘Best Tented Camp in the World’ - Cottar’s 1920's Safari Camp offers unique safari experiences with a myriad of activities all tailored to give you the most authentic African safari experience possible.
The 1920's Camp - comprises of nine luxuriant tents and two main mess tent areas for fine dining, reading and relaxing are all set within a 7608-acre private conservancy and situated one kilometre from the famous ‘seventh’ natural wonder of the world, the Masai Mara in Kenya and the Tanzania Serengeti game reserve meaning wildlife viewing will be at an absolute premium... combine this with exceptional guiding and you have a recipe for the safari of a lifetime.
The Bush Villa - Unforgettably elegant and provides a luxury private stay option for up to 12 guests and comes complete with its’ own private 25 meter swimming pool. It is managed within the same area as Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp, and guests can enjoy the same levels of service and standard for which the 1920's camp is renowned.
The villa commands a breathtaking view onto the savannah plains that carry the great annual wildebeest migration. Cottar’s Bush Villa is rented only on an exclusive basis, and comes with a dedicated staff of 8. The villa is over 10,000 square feet in size, and features a large living room, dining room, a magnificent viewing deck, and 5 en-suite bedrooms, all with magnificent views.
Community minded. The Cottar family invest heavily in conservation and community projects, working hand-in-hand with local communities to set aside land to ensure crucial wildlife corridors are maintained, allowing uninhibited migration routes for wildlife to roam freely, minimising human/wildlife conflict.
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