Masai Mara
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Kenya
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Revered by many anthropologists as the 'cradle of humanity', Kenya is wild and a little dangerous. If you're adventurous - and sensible - it promises the globe's most magnificent wildlife parks, unsullied beaches, thriving coral reefs, memorable mountainscapes and ancient Swahili cities.
The Swahili word safari (literally, journey) wouldn't mean much to most people if it wasn't for this East African adventure land. No matter how many Tarzan movies you've seen, nothing will prepare you for the annual mass migration of wildebeests in the Masai Mara.
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This is the real thing; the authentic canvas safari experience. Not only has the Cottar family provided guests with the highest standard of safari service for ninety years, they also have the distinct advantage of operating a concession near the Maasai Mara in an area untouched by tourism or development.
First registered by Chas Cottar in 1919 as a safari expedition, the camp remains in the family today and preserves a timeless adventure. Dinner is served in a tent designated for dinner – a rustic but nonetheless elegant affair that strikes a delicate balance between linen, silver and crystal glassware and the great outdoors. And with a cheeky wink towards a bygone era, there are butlers on hand to cater to your every need. The bar is the bush, and vice-versa. Drinks following long established tradition are at sundown, and directors chairs are set up wherever guests fancy, in a manner that hasn’t changed since Roosevelt and Hemingway. Guided game activities are available several times a day but there is no pressure to participate if your idea of ultimate adventure is to sit in the library tent with a good book, occasionally gazing out at the timeless beauty of the African bush.
A visit not just to the Masai Mara, but to the golden era of safari – with the spirit of romance, adventure and luxury.
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£1,745 pp in low season
£2,165 pp in high season
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