Perched on a private hilltop with sweeping views of the Mara–Serengeti ecosystem, the fully refurbished Cottar’s Bush Villa blends secluded luxury with sustainable design. Built using locally sourced materials and inspired by its natural surroundings, the five-bedroom villa features open-plan living, expansive indoor–outdoor spaces, and a renewed focus on comfort and connection.
Ideal for families or private groups, it offers a 25-metre pool, a personal chef, and a dedicated safari guide with a private vehicle. As the first private house built in the Maasai Mara, Cottar’s Bush Villa has long set the standard for private safari stays, becoming the first property in Kenya to win the World Travel Market’s Best Private Villa in Africa award.
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COTTAR’S BUSH VILLA’S BEDROOMS
The Master bedroom comprises a floor span of 65 meters and two private balconies with sweeping views.
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COTTAR’S BUSH VILLA AMENITIES
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Even more jaw-dropping is the sunset view from Cottar’s Bush Villa"
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Further up the forested hillside, a private, modern Bush Villa with a 25m pool benefits from some remarkable sunset views. A wooden and glass structure with verandas on which you can gaze as far as Tanzania and the Serengeti is a 10,000sq ft party parlour for 12 with dedicated housekeeping staff. ”
The exclusive‑use Cottar’s Bush Villa accommodates up to 10 guests (with the possibility to increase to 12) across five en‑suite bedrooms. The villa features a 65‑square‑metre master suite with two private balconies, a ground floor “Maasai” bedroom with a king bed, a “Twin” bedroom with a hand-carved stone bath, and two upstairs bedrooms (“Cream” and “Green”) each with private balconies and mosquito nets.
Cottar’s Bush Villa sits on a private hilltop with sweeping views of the Mara–Serengeti ecosystem. Designed by Louise Cottar and built using locally sourced materials and inspired by its natural surroundings, it combines open-plan living with indoor–outdoor spaces. The villa was the first private house built in the Maasai Mara and the first property in Kenya to win the World Travel Market’s “Best Private Villa in Africa” award.
Spanning over 10,000 square feet, Cottar’s Bush Villa features an array of exclusive amenities, including a private massage room, outdoor hot tub, five en-suite bedrooms, a 25-metre swimming pool, and three expansive private decks. The villa also offers a spacious living area, bar, library, boules lawn, firepit, and artisan-crafted interiors, along with a dining room boasting views across the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem. It runs on solar and electric power and provides Wi-Fi connectivity throughout.
Yes. Cottar’s Bush Villa includes a dedicated team of staff, ensuring a seamless and personalised stay. Guests enjoy the service of private chefs, housekeeping team, and an experienced safari guide with an exclusive-use 4x4 vehicle for wildlife drives and excursions.
Absolutely. With five en-suite bedrooms accommodating 10 guests (with the ability to increase to twelve guests), expansive living areas, and amenities such as a private 25-meter pool, hot tub, library, and boules lawn, Cottar’s Bush Villa is ideal for families or groups seeking privacy, comfort and luxury.
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The private hot-tub deck allows guests to enjoy a hot tub big enough for 6 guests.
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Our passionate guides offer an intimate, unique experience with their insider knowledge of Cottar's safari.
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