Founded in 1919, Cottar's Safari Service is one of the oldest registered safari companies in Africa — and the family's commitment to the land, to conservation, and to excellence in guiding has never wavered in over a century. The Private Bush Villa is the most intimate expression of that legacy: the only true private luxury home in the Maasai Mara, built entirely by hand from indigenous and eco-friendly materials, bordering both the Mara and the Serengeti with a breathtaking view across the wildebeest migration plains toward the Olderkesi Hills.
Over 10,000 square feet of beautifully considered space — five ensuite bedrooms all with savannah views, a grand living room, formal dining room, and a magnificent open viewing deck — accommodate up to 12 guests in exclusive, entirely private surroundings. A 25-metre private swimming pool, solar and electric power, satellite TV, and full internet access ensure that no comfort is sacrificed in one of Africa's most remote and extraordinary settings. A dedicated team of eight staff, exclusive game drive vehicles, and the Mara's most experienced professional guides are all included, with privately guided day and night game drives, bush walks, swimming, and fishing available entirely at guests' discretion.
The villa operates within the same concession as Cottar's celebrated 1920s Safari Camp, and guests benefit from the same legendary standards of guiding, hospitality, and conservation stewardship that have defined the Cottar family name for more than a hundred years. The Great Migration — the greatest wildlife spectacle on earth — passes directly below.
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