Cottar’s was established by Calvin and Louise Cottar in 1919. The Cottar’s are the oldest established and continuing safari family in Africa and the camp provides the romance and style of a bygone era, along with today’s modern luxuries and the highest level of guiding in the country.

The camp is made up of 10 tents, one of which is a unique honeymoon tent, five of which are double tents, one single and four family tents. Each of the family tents has it’s own living room and fireplace. The tents are all situated to ensure that each one is private and peaceful.

A little distance away is Cottar’s Private House, an exclusive use homestead with five bedrooms, perfect for family groups or friends wanting their own home in the bush. The homestead also has it’s own swimming pool.

The two main areas of the tent provide comfortable spots for fine dining, drinking, relaxing and cooling off in the beautifully designed swimming pool. There is also a spa area in which to enjoy a range of spa treatments and massages. Whilst communal dining is encouraged in the true safari way, private dining can also be arranged and mealtimes are set as guests wish. In a toast to the good old safari days the camp also arranges special touches such as a safari bath or shower set up in the savannah for a really memorable experience.

The list of awards that Cottar’s 1920s Camp has won over the years really is endless but to name a few they were awarded ‘Best Tented Camp in the world’ by Tatler Magazine, ‘Top Guides of Africa’ by Condé Nast Traveller, ‘No.1 in the Mara’ by Trip Advisor, and ‘Best Safari Camp’ by Harpers & Queen.