Guests per Safari Vehicle
6 guests
Overview
Cottar’s 1920s Camp, an award-winning safari retreat, is set within the 7,608-acre private Olderkesi Conservancy, bordering Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara, one of the world’s most celebrated natural wonders, and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Owned and managed by Africa’s longest-standing safari family, the camp embodies a timeless spirit of luxury and adventure, evoking the classic essence of safari.
With over 100 years of safari experience, the Cottar family is dedicated to delivering authentic, personalised experiences while fostering a legacy of wildlife conservation, comfort, and safety, and supporting a harmonious balance between conservation, community, culture, and sustainable commerce.
The 1920s-style camp captures the romance of a bygone era, with elegant cream canvas tents that reflect the style of the twenties, while providing all the modern comforts and conveniences expected by today’s discerning travellers. Professional guides with some of Africa’s highest qualifications ensure every safari is expertly curated, immersive, and unforgettable.
Specials Available
4 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 3
- Valid for travel from 11 January through February, March, April, May, and from 1 November to 19 December 2026 only
HONEYMOON OFFER
- 50% off one partner’s accommodation
- Minimum stay of 4 nights
- Applicable on accommodation rates only
- Valid for travel from 11 January through February, March, April, May, and from 1 November to 19 December 2026 only
Why We Love It
- Step back in time with the romance of 1920s-style canvas tents, evoking the golden era of safari while offering modern comforts.
- You are surrounded by wildlife in a private conservancy that borders the Maasai Mara and Serengeti, where every game drive brings unforgettable encounters.
- Expert guides lead each safari, ensuring safe, personalised, and deeply immersive experiences.
- A legacy of authenticity run by Africa’s oldest safari family, blending tradition, luxury, and respect for conservation, community, and culture.
- Unforgettable moments from sundowners on the savannah to intimate wildlife sightings, creating memories that linger long after the journey ends.
Reserve
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NameOlderkesi Community Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Details
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5 Luxury Tents
4 Luxury Family Tents
2 Honeymoon Tents
- Setting: Set in the wildlife-rich Olderkesi Conservancy, bordering the Maasai Mara and Serengeti
Activities
- Balloon ride over the Masai Mara
- Coffee tasting experience
- Cottar’s famous traditional canvas bush bath
- Wildlife drives
- Wilderness run/walk with a Maasai warrior
- Maasai warrior singing and dancing
- Professional photography experience
- Spa treatments
- Stargazing experience
- Swimming and or fishing at the waterfall
- The Explorer’s Tent educational visit
- A conservation helicopter flight with the Mara Elephant Project (MEP) over the Maasai Mara
- Beading with Mamma Naishuru Batian
- Carbon footprint, recycle and upcycle talk and experience
- Medicinal and foraging bush walk
- Immersive raptor experience with Kenya Birds of Prey Trust (KBOPT)
- Maasai Warrior School
- Mara Cheetah Educational Experience
- One hour learning with female conservation rangers
- Reforestation seedball dispersal activity
- Visit our local Maasai Village
- Scenic helicopter flight over the Maasai Mara
- Kids entomology safari
Children
All ages welcome
Specials Available
4 NIGHTS FOR THE PRICE OF 3
- Valid for travel from 11 January through February, March, April, May, and from 1 November to 19 December 2026 only
HONEYMOON OFFER
- 50% off one partner’s accommodation
- Minimum stay of 4 nights
- Applicable on accommodation rates only
- Valid for travel from 11 January through February, March, April, May, and from 1 November to 19 December 2026 only
Rates Include
- Accommodation
- All meals
- Water, tea and coffee
- Local drinks – soft drinks, house wines, beers, and select spirits
- All safari activities unless specified otherwise
- Cottar’s Maasai Warrior School, available at Cottar’s 1920s Camp and Cottar’s Bush Villa
- Cottar’s Private Airstrip transfers
- Canvas Bush Baths, available at Cottar’s 1920s Camp only
- Transfers to cultural visits
- Laundry included at Cottar’s 1920s Camp and Cottar’s Bush Villa
- Nanny service available – must be booked at least two weeks prior to arrival date
Closest Airport
Wilson Airport
Drive Time
40-minute flight from Wilson’s Airport to Keekorok Airstrip. Followed by a 1.5-hour road transfer to the camp.
6 to 7-hour drive from Nairobi
Reserve
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NameOlderkesi Community Conservancy, Maasai Mara, Kenya
Location
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Cottar's Safaris, Maasai Mara, Kenya
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Terms and Conditions
- All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
- Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
- Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
- All accommodation will be subject to availability
- All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
- Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
- When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
- Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
- Childminding is generally at an additional cost
- For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
Children
All ages welcome
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