Reserve
Cottars Mara Private Homestead (R)
Description
Property Details
Size
Private Residence with 2 levels
5 bedrooms, 6 baths, 10000 square feet, 930 square meters
Bedrooms
King, King, King, King, and Twin
10 guests maximum
Nearest airport
Own private airstrip (Cottars airstrip)
from Nairobi, 45 minute flight and then 20 minutes transfer by car
Property View
Overlooking the Maasai Mara and Serengeti plains
Property ID
01437
Amenities
No Pets Allowed
Not Handicap Accessible
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Additional Fees
We would be delighted to provide you with a whole range of additional services such as fuelled vehicles for game drives, safari guides, chefs, food and drink provision, airstrip transfers, spa treatments, private bodyguards, personal exercise trainers and cultural visits and much more.
For more information on the services available and costs, please click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BQP3CASA8iNpeeBklvrnl8yhraLLwq9pxr1d3JxfylE/edit
Please also bear in mind that there are also Conservancy Fees to be paid which are USD$116 per adult per day and USD$58 per child per day.
Reserve Property
This property is part of our Reserve tier. This elevated group is for homes and yachts that rent for $25,000+ a week, which is why the Key value and Exchange fees are higher than other homes in the Club. Additionally, these homes come with staff, housekeeping, and concierge services as standard. If you have further questions, please contact your Relationship Manager who will be delighted to help in any way that they can.






Activities of Interest
- Fish
- Hike
- Amazing safari game drives
- Fantastic safari walks
- Maasai cultural visits
Places of Interest
- The Masai Mara National Reserve
- Cottars 1920s Safari Camp
- The Sand River
Reviews
Charles
Trip of a Lifetime
Our stay at Cottar's Bush Villa was unforgettable in every way. From our initial greeting at their private airstrip until our departure one week later, every detail was seamlessly orchestrated with the utmost of planning and grace. The combination of the opulence of the villa, superb game drives, and wonderful meals created the perfect vacation. The villa itself is a marvel of architectural and interior design, with large elegantly furnished gathering spaces, and it is situated on a hillside (far away from the rows of other camps) with sweeping views to Tanzania. The entire experience is very coddling due to the efforts of the amazing staff of five who care for you like family. Chef Patrick prepares healthy and delicious meals and the on site masseuse Fanisse is a treat .....when you are able to fit her in between game drives and sundowners! I wish I could have taken William (waiter/bartender) and his ever-present smile home with me to California. Our Maasai guide Henoch joined us for almost all of our meals and shared his knowledge not only of flora and fauna, but also of his unique culture. We were fortunate to share a bush lunch with Calvin Cottar and hear his perspective on Kenya and the Maasai Mara. Just read the previous reviews posted by Pat and Catherine as I feel exactly the same way about this magical experience. Thank you for hosting us for the bucket trip of a lifetime”
Pat
June 2017Cottars bush villa, kenya
This was our third visit to Cottars Camp, and the second to the Bush villa. The whole experience is incredible, from the beautiful villa, itself, to the amazing staff and delicious food and the safari. We were so lucky as our visit was in early June and the migration started early this year so we were treated to the sight of thousands of zebras and wildebeests and many kills. Absolutely spectacular and not to be missed! Our guides Ken and Lucy and spotters, Super Star, and LaLassie were true pros and made sure we saw everything. The bush breakfasts were held in beautiful plains locations and one morning we had a cook with us who made everything to order. This, in addition to lovely sundowners, where the bar was always set up and comfortable chairs arranged around a campfire with lions growling in the near distance. We also had delicious lunches with fresh salads from the organic garden, set up in different locations around the camp as well as in the bush. The chef Levi prepared excellent fresh food and William, the waiter and bartender and man-of-all trades, was always with us, and with a welcoming smile! Our family of 8 loved every minute! ”
Bob
May 2015Cottars Masai Mara
Absolutely amazing stay and experience. Amazing views. The wild life was healthy and abundant. We saw over 50 different animals up close, and took over 3,000 photos. The Masai village tour is not to be missed. The house was gorgeous, the food was fabulous, and the staff was universally wonderful. Our whole group was absolutely thrilled with the trip. Can't thank the Cottars enough. ”