By Merideth Coulibaly
Travel to the Serengeti used to be reserved for the most adventurous and resilient souls. Now the Masai Mara National Reserve—Kenya’s finest big game park—is home to five-star private villas. Cottar’s Private Homestead is one such example, a luxurious private rental home located at Cottar’s 1920 Safari Camp. One of the oldest safari outfitters, Cottar’s 1920 Safari Camp was established by Charles Cottar. Charles Cottar left Iowa in 1911 and became Kenya’s first professional white hunter. Charles’ great grandson Calvin and his wife Louise now run the camp.
Cottar’s is a private homestead for those who want their privacy while at the Maasai Mara.
The house covering over 10,000 square feet in size comes with a staff of 8, living room, dining room, 5 en-suite bedrooms, all with stunning views and a magnificent viewing deck. Satellite TV, computer, and internet access are also included. A masseuse and personal trainer are available if needed. Visitors can enjoy privately guided game drives, night game drives, and bush walks. The house has internet access throughout, satellite TV and DVD, and is powered with electric and solar energy. A dedicated game drive vehicles and guides are provided to guests throughout their stay ─ the reserve is world-renowned for its amazing display of wildlife, including wildebeest, lions, leopards, crocodiles, and hippos.
From the House, one is offered a breathtaking view onto the savannah plains that carry the great annual wildebeest migration, and is set amidst a backdrop of the Olderikesi Hills.
So, next time you are in Kenya, make a point of unwinding yourself from daylong safaris at Cottars Homestead. If you visit Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to the annual spectacle of the wildebeest migration, Cottars might be the place to be.
Contact information:
E-mail:
KENYA
bookings@cottarsafaris.com
USA
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INTERNATIONAL
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Skype: cottars.booking
Website: http://www.cottars.com/cottars-homestead
Facebook: Cottars 1920s Camp Masai Mara
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Image Credits: Cottars Campz
