Location: Ol Derkesi Community Conservancy, Masaai Mara Game Reserve, Kenya
Overview
Cottar’s Private Bush Villa recently won the World Travel Award for Africa’s Leading Luxury Private Villa 2016 and is Global Eco-sphere Retreat accredited. 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.
Cottar’s Bush Villa is rented only on an exclusive basis, and comes with a dedicated staff of 8. The villa is over 10,000 square feet in size, and features 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.
A dedicated game drive vehicle(s) and guide(s) are provided to guests throughout their stay. The villa was designed by Louise Cottar 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. Cottar’s Bush Villa offers the only real private luxury home in the Masai Mara.
Uniqueness of this Camp
The Bush Villa provides a luxury private stay option with five bedrooms and comes complete with its own private 25 meter swimming pool. Cottar’s Bush Villa is rented only on an exclusive basis, and comes with a dedicated staff of 8. A minimum number 4 people for 2 nights is required.
Accommodation
The contemporary African style house can be rented only on an exclusive basis and comes with a dedicated staff of 8. The house has a large living room, a dining room, a magnificent viewing deck and 5 en-suite bedrooms, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah.
Amenities
Room Amenities: A living room, a dining room, a magnificent viewing deck, Balcony / Deck, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Electrical Outlets, Fireplace, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Safe, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Television, Verandah.
Camp Amenities: 24-hour Security, Bar, Battery Charging Facilities, Communal Dining, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Malaria Free, Pool, Private Vehicle Available, Secure Parking, Spa and TV Room.
Activities
Camp Activities: Day and Night game viewing drives, Bush Walks, Impact Activities, Swimming, Running with a Maasai Warrior, Visit Local School, Swimming at the Waterfall (seasonal), Maasai Warrior School (all ages), Traditional canvas bush bath and Maasai Singing and Dancing.
New Experiences: One hour learning with female conservation rangers, Pangolin talk, Conservancy talk, Medicinal plant walk and talk, Mara predator project experience, Carbon footprint, recycle and upcycle talk and experience, Foraging with Letilet or Mzee Kinyaika and foraged dining experience, Vulture Rehabilitation and Raptor talk/experience, Wild dog talk, Transect/identification of wildlife early morning walk, Talk on the culture and community of the Maasai people, Half day with Mara Elephant Project learning, The Explorers Tent / 4C Centre visit, History of safari talk, Stargazing, Reforestation seed dispersal activity, Professional photography experience.
Activities Nearby: Game viewing drive of Big 5, Bird Watching, Child Friendly Activities, Cultural Tours, launching of the first E-bike Bush Rides in the Olderkesi Conservancy ( 4 E-bikes for guests’ + 2 for guides), Game Walks( Guided) Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Hiking, Historical Tours, Hot-air Ballooning.