Kenya Camps & Lodges
Cottar’s Camp, Masai Mara National Reserve, Kenya
A Luxury Tented Camp in Kenya
Camp Details
The award-winning Cottar’s 1920s Camp is situated in the 7608-acre private Olderkesi Conservancy bordering the famous ‘seventh’ natural wonder of the world, the Maasai Mara in Kenya and the Tanzania Serengeti game reserve. Owned and managed by the oldest established and continuing safari family in Africa it extends an era of luxury and quality and returns to the original spirit and essence of ‘safari’.
The 1920s Camp provides the romance of safari under cream canvas tents, the style of the bygone era of the twenties, while at the same time supplying the amenities required by today’s modern world travellers and professional guides whose qualifications are some of the highest in Africa.
WHY CHOOSE COTTAR’S CAMP?
- Winners of numerous accolades, including ‘BestTented Camp in the World’, Best small to medium enterprise in Africa
- Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp provides the romance of safari under cream canvas tents, the style of the bygone era of the twenties with butler-delivered silver service.
- Safari Camp returns to the original spirit and essence of ‘safari’: an abundance of wildlife, a guarantee of privacy, and the highest standards of professional guiding in a luxurious and authentic camping environment.
Staying at Cottar's 1920s Camp
What does the 1920s styling actually mean in practice?
Cream canvas tents in the style of the twenties, with butler-delivered silver service, run by the oldest established and continuing safari family in Africa. The camp has won a string of accolades including Best Tented Camp in the World, and it aims at the original spirit of safari rather than contemporary lodge design.
Is it a good camp for families?
It is well set up for them. Rates include the Cottar Warrior School children entertainment programme and a nanny, along with shared day and night game drives, bush walks and runs, canvas bush baths and transfers to cultural visits.
What is the location and what is excluded from the rate?
The camp sits in the 7,608-acre private Olderkesi Conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti. Rates from US$1,146 per person per night include full board, local drinks, activities, laundry, private airstrip and Keekorok transfers and statutory taxes; park and conservancy fees, cultural village visits, champagne and luxury wines are extra.
Activities
Cottar's Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 01 November - 19 December | – | US $ 1146 |
| 2025 | 01 June - 30 June; 16 September - 31 October | – | US $ 1491 |
| 2026 | 1 April - 31 May; 1 November - 19 December | – | US $ 1150 |
| 2026 | 11 January – 31 March; 1 - 14 June | – | US $ 1500 |
| 2026 | 15 June – 31 October; 20 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | – | US $ 2000 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Cottar’s Camp rates include:
Full board accommodation, water, tea & coffee. Local Drinks– soft drinks, house wines, beers, & select spirits. Safari activities, including shared day/ night game drives & bush walks/runs. Cottar’s Warrior School – Kids entertainment program . Cottar’s private airstrip & Keekorok airstrip transfers.
Canvas Bush Baths, applies to Standard, Honeymoon & Family tents. Transfers to cultural visits. Laundry. Nanny. All statutory taxes (approx. 25%), including VAT.
Rates Exclude: – Champagne, luxury wines & spirits. Park & Conservancy fees. Cultural village entry fee ($20 pp). Massage and Spa treatments (starting from $50). Exclusive use of vehicle – $330 per day.
Staying at Cottar's 1920s Camp
What does the 1920s styling actually mean in practice?
Cream canvas tents in the style of the twenties, with butler-delivered silver service, run by the oldest established and continuing safari family in Africa. The camp has won a string of accolades including Best Tented Camp in the World, and it aims at the original spirit of safari rather than contemporary lodge design.
Is it a good camp for families?
It is well set up for them. Rates include the Cottar Warrior School children entertainment programme and a nanny, along with shared day and night game drives, bush walks and runs, canvas bush baths and transfers to cultural visits.
What is the location and what is excluded from the rate?
The camp sits in the 7,608-acre private Olderkesi Conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti. Rates from US$1,146 per person per night include full board, local drinks, activities, laundry, private airstrip and Keekorok transfers and statutory taxes; park and conservancy fees, cultural village visits, champagne and luxury wines are extra.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Cottar’s Camp.
Staying at Cottar's 1920s Camp
What does the 1920s styling actually mean in practice?
Cream canvas tents in the style of the twenties, with butler-delivered silver service, run by the oldest established and continuing safari family in Africa. The camp has won a string of accolades including Best Tented Camp in the World, and it aims at the original spirit of safari rather than contemporary lodge design.
Is it a good camp for families?
It is well set up for them. Rates include the Cottar Warrior School children entertainment programme and a nanny, along with shared day and night game drives, bush walks and runs, canvas bush baths and transfers to cultural visits.
What is the location and what is excluded from the rate?
The camp sits in the 7,608-acre private Olderkesi Conservancy bordering the Maasai Mara and the Serengeti. Rates from US$1,146 per person per night include full board, local drinks, activities, laundry, private airstrip and Keekorok transfers and statutory taxes; park and conservancy fees, cultural village visits, champagne and luxury wines are extra.
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