Cottar's 1920s

Safari Camp

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Classic & Colonial luxury tented camp

Drawing on eighty years of safari service, the Cottar family will provide you with the highest standard of personalised and professional guiding. Recalling an era of luxury and quality, Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp returns guests to the original spirit and essence of a ‘safari’. It is reminiscent of the golden age of romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance, in a timelessly unspoiled setting with panoramic views and boundless game.

Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp is situated in an extensive & exclusive concession between the Masai Mara, Serengeti and Loliondo reserves where a few Purko Masai clans roam. This area has been untouched by any kind of tourism or development and offers the discerning client a guarantee of privacy.

The camp consists of five huge en-suite tents perfect for couples or honeymooners and four luxury suites which have been created by connecting two tents with a shared luxury lounge area – ideal for families or friends travelling together. The authentic white canvas tents are spacious, luxuriously furnished & incorporate original safari antiques from the 1920’s.

Guest activities include game drives in either modern four wheel drive vehicles, in their authentic, old wooden car or aboard their oxen pulled wagon. The concession is outside the game parks, and thus offers guided walking and night drives. By walking, one can get that much closer to nature. The Masai Mara has the highest density of game on the continent of Africa so the animal viewing is amazing year round from Cottar’s.

You will love

  • Nostalgic elegance
  • Authentic safari experience
  • Tented luxury
  • Gold accredited safari guides
Outdoor dining setup in the Maasai Mara, featuring a vintage safari vehicle, a table with dining setup, and guests enjoying a luxury experience under a dramatic sky.
Group of people in vintage safari attire relaxing near an antique safari vehicle in the Maasai Mara, evoking the nostalgic elegance of Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp experience.
Luxurious tented accommodation at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, featuring elegant furnishings, a four-poster bed with mosquito netting, vintage trunks, and a serene outdoor view, embodying a nostalgic safari experience in the Maasai Mara.
Couple relaxing in luxurious outdoor bath at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, with panoramic views and champagne, embodying an authentic safari experience.
Hands holding seed balls in a natural setting, showcasing sustainable practices for wildlife conservation in the Maasai Mara region.
Luxury dining setup beside infinity pool with panoramic views in Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, featuring elegant breakfast spread and serene natural surroundings.
Group of smiling children in school uniforms giving thumbs up with a woman in a hat, set against a backdrop of a safari vehicle and school buildings, reflecting the community engagement and joyful experiences at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp.
Woman standing by infinity pool overlooking the scenic Maasai Mara landscape at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, with sunset hues reflecting on the water.
Children engaging with a safari guide and a local Maasai educator, learning traditional skills in a natural outdoor setting at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp.
Luxurious tented bedroom at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp with panoramic views of the Maasai Mara, featuring elegant furnishings, a cozy seating area, and natural light streaming through large windows.
Luxury spa treatment at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, featuring a massage therapist and a guest on a massage table with scenic views of the Maasai Mara.
Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp outdoor shower under a tree, surrounded by scenic Maasai Mara landscape, evoking luxury and adventure in an untouched setting.
Group of participants, including individuals in traditional attire, practicing archery at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, emphasizing authentic safari experiences and cultural engagement.
Luxurious outdoor bath with a guest relaxing, stunning panoramic views of the Masai Mara landscape, emphasizing Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp's unique safari experience and nostalgic elegance.
Luxury tented accommodations at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, showcasing elegant four-poster beds, vintage trunks, and rich textiles in a serene safari setting.
Luxury tented accommodation at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, with a staff member serving in an elegant setting surrounded by nature at dusk.
Elegant dining area in Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, featuring a long table set with fine tableware, vintage decor, and comfortable seating, embodying luxury and nostalgia in a safari setting.
Luxurious tented accommodation at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, featuring elegant furnishings, panoramic views of the Maasai Mara landscape, and a serene atmosphere for an authentic safari experience.
Luxury safari tent at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp, set in the Maasai Mara, surrounded by lush greenery and scenic hills, emphasizing an authentic safari experience.
Vintage safari vehicle surrounded by African buffalo in the Maasai Mara, with guests enjoying a wildlife experience, evoking the essence of Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp luxury adventure.
Vintage safari vehicle and a person relaxing in a hammock under a tree in the Maasai Mara, evoking luxury and adventure at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp.
Maasai warrior in traditional attire standing in vast savannah landscape under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds, representing the authentic safari experience at Cottar's 1920s Safari Camp in the Maasai Mara region.

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An absolutely fantastic travel company - every one of the many trips they have organised for us over 22 years have been faultless and fabulous.

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