COTTARS 1920 CAMP
Masai Mara , Kenya

Introduction

Cottars 1920 Camp is an exclusive and private concession between the Masai Mara, Serengeti National Park and Loliondo Game Reserve where a few Purko Masai clans roam. Registered in 1919 by Charles Cottar, the company is the oldest of its kind in Africa and has been passed from generation to generation. The camp has a 1920s feel and offers the discerning client the luxury, romance, professional guiding, adventure and elegance reminiscent of the golden era.

Camp Description

The camp accommodates up to 12 clients in authentic white canvas tents, 5 double, 1 twin and 4 family tents. The tents are spacious and luxuriously furnished in the original safari antiques from the 1920' s. Each tent has private en-suite facilities (old-fashioned showers and flushing toilets), an outdoor veranda and private butler. The camp is also equipped with a tented library/reading room and the cuisine and silver service is of the highest standard.

Game Viewing

The camp is situated in the south eastern part of the Masai Mara, and borders the Serengeti and Loliondo. There are few camps in the area and game viewing is superb. The migration passes this part of the Masai Mara from approximately August to October on its way south towards the Serengeti and the short grass plains. The Masai Mara boasts astonishing amount of game. Unfenced, the Mara borders the Ngama Hills in the east and the Olooloo or Siria Escarpment in the west. Gazelle, wildebeest and zebra graze in large numbers and where prey is found so are predators. The famous black-maned Mara lions are possibly the stars of the Mara show. In earlier times the Masai were renowned lion killers and it is said that if lions scent approaching Masai on the breeze they move swiftly in the opposite direction. Cheetah, elephant, kongoni, topi, Thompson' s gazelle, waterbuck, hyena and the primates can also be found roaming the Masai Mara.

Wildlife Activities

• Game drives with highly experienced guides

• Walk Back in Time' guided safari walk

• Massages, manicures and pedicures

• Hot air balloon safaris

How To Get There

SUNSAFARIS can arrange scheduled flights to the Masai Mara' s airstrips.

To/From Nairobi: Air Kenya has twice daily scheduled flights to nearby Keekorok Lodge airstrip at 10h00 and 15h00. SafariLink has twice daily scheduled flights at 10h00 and 14h45. Private charter flights can also be arranged to Cottar' s private airstrip. Tropic Air flies to and from northern Kenya. Flights are also available from Mombasa. All flight schedules are subject to change by the airlines.

Child Policy

Children are Welcome.

ELECTRICITY

240v

SEASONS

Camp closed from 1st April to 31st May 2008.