Cottar’s Bush Villa borders the latest addition to the ‘7 Wonders of the World’, the Maasai Mara and Serengeti game reserves. It is the only real private luxury home in the Mara and built by hand using indigenous and eco-friendly materials. The villa is managed within the same area as Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp, and guests can enjoy the same levels of service and standard for which the camp is known.
The Bush Villa provides a luxury private stay option for up to 12 guests and comes complete with its’ own private 25 meter swimming pool. Offering an abundance of wildlife, a guarantee of privacy, and the highest standards of professional guiding in a luxurious and elegant safari environment. The Cottar’s Safari Service was in fact founded in 1919 as one of the very first registered safari companies offering superior big game hunting and film safaris outfitting throughout Africa, India and Indochina. The family still today actively participate and enforce sustainable conservation in Kenya.
Cottar’s Bush Villa has a breathtaking view onto the savannah plains that carry the great annual wildebeest migration, and is set amidst a backdrop of the Olderkesi Hills. Privately guided game drives, night game drives, bush walks, swimming and fishing are some of the activities guests staying in the over 10,000 square foot villa featuring a large living room, dining room, a magnificent viewing deck, and 5 en-suite bedrooms, all with stunning views. The villa has internet access throughout, satellite TV and DVD, and is powered with electric and solar energy.
Rented only on an exclusive basis, it comes with a dedicated staff of 8, and dedicated game drive vehicles and guides.