Overview

Step into the golden age of African exploration with a 3–5 day adventure at Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp, an award-winning luxury tented safari experience in the heart of Kenya’s Olderkesi Conservancy, bordering the legendary Maasai Mara National Reserve. This iconic camp captures the romance and elegance of classic safaris under cream-canvas tents while immersing you in one of the world’s richest wildlife landscapes. Over multiple days, you’ll witness dramatic wildlife encounters, from the Big Five to rare black rhino, on expertly guided game drives across private conservancy lands and into the Mara’s vast plains.

More than just spectacular game viewing, a stay at Cottar’s blends deep conservation ethos with cultural connection and bespoke service. Each day unfolds at your pace — sunrise game drives to breathtaking vistas, siestas by the pool or spa, meaningful cultural interactions with Maasai communities, and evenings around campfires under African skies. Whether it’s your first safari or a return to the wild, this timeless adventure promises unforgettable moments that honor both the spirit of classic safari and modern sustainable travel.

About the Camp

Hotel Overview
Cottar’s Safaris offers an immersive safari lodge experience at Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp — an authentic, conservation-led retreat set in a private 7,600-acre conservancy just a kilometre from the Maasai Mara. The camp features eleven luxurious canvas tents in vintage 1920s style — including honeymoon, luxury double, and family tents — all with en-suite bathrooms, private verandahs, and classic safari furnishings. Guests enjoy communal mess tents, a pool and spa area, and world-class guiding that brings the Mara’s wildlife and landscapes to life.
Website: https://cottars.com/1920s-camp/

Tour Highlights (3–5 Days)

• Game Drives: Day and night drives in private conservancy and Maasai Mara for Big Five encounters and diverse wildlife sightings.

• Guided Bush Walks: Foot safaris with expert guides deep into wilderness areas.

• Cultural Experiences: Visits to Maasai communities, Maasai Warrior School, and meaningful cultural talks.

• Conservation Activities: Optional experiences such as wildlife talks, raptor sessions, and educational cheetah experiences.

• Relaxation & Wellness: Pool, spa treatments, traditional canvas bush baths each evening.

• Optional Extras: Hot-air balloon safaris at dawn, helicopter conservation flights, professional photography experiences.