Welcome To Cottars 1920s Safari Camp
Positioned on a private 6,000-acre conservancy alongside the Maasai Mara National Reserve, this vintage-style safari camp was established by Calvin and Louise Cottar in the mid-1990s. It was inspired by the golden age of safari travel in the early 20th century when visitors began flocking to Kenya to experience its incredible wildlife encounters.
With distant views of the Serengeti plains in neighboring Tanzania, the camp’s stunning location provides easy access for day and night game drives in the Maasai Mara National Reserve and its adjacent conservancy. It features just 10 tents for an intimate safari experience, with a centerpiece swimming pool and two main mess tents where you can dine and relax.
Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp has been the recipient of numerous awards and is run by one of the longest-established families to be operating safaris in Kenya. A century after they began, they continue to provide exceptional hospitality and stay true to the original essence of what it means to go on safari.
Choose your dates, pick a room, then choose a package — each with its price for your stay. You'll confirm the details on the next step; a specialist confirms availability and the final quote within 24 hours. It's a request, not an instant booking.
3 photos The camp has six double or twin-bedded tents, each of which is styled on a 1920s theme. They’re elegantly furnished with four-poster beds draped in mosquito net
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3 photos There are four family tents for those travelling with children and they incorporate the same 1920s aesthetic that’s seen throughout the camp. They’re elegantly
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Sleeps up to 3 guests
Rates on request
Sleeps up to 4 guests
Meals are served in a large, open-fronted mess that overlooks a manicured lawn. The large dining table hosts communal meals, with produce sourced from the on-site herb and vegetable garden. Breakfast includes cooked dishes and continental choices while lunch is generally served buffet-style, with salads and quiches. Dinner is always a set three-course menu, with most wines, beers and basic spirits included in the rate. Picnic breakfasts and bush lunches can also be organised with the kitchen, as can dinners under the stars.
Tell us your dates and a specialist will craft your stay — or a whole safari featuring Cottars 1920s Safari Camp — and reply within 24 hours. Expert planning, not sales pressure.
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