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Author: Calvin Cottar

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Calvin Cottar is Director and Owner at Cottar’s 1920s Safaris, an award-winning luxury 1920s safari camp and private bush villa located in the famous ‘seventh’ natural wonder of the world, the Maasai Mara in Kenya. Offering a bespoke safari experience, it’s owned and managed by the oldest established and continuing safari family in Africa. In 1919, together with his sons, Mike, Bud and Ted, Charles established ‘Cottar’s Safari Service’, one of the very first registered safari companies offering superior big game hunting and film safaris outfitting throughout Africa, India and Indochina. Cottar's is proudly associated with The Long Run, Classic Safari Africa and Pack for a Purpose, and together with the Olderkesi Maasai Community, run the Cottars Wildlife Conservation Trust.
5 reasons a luxury African safari is a top women-only trip

5 reasons a luxury African safari is a top women-only trip

ByCalvin Cottar January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

Life is busy and with everyone’s different schedules it can be difficult making time to hang out with all the girls together in one place.

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Taking children on a family safari to Kenya

Taking children on a family safari to Kenya

ByCalvin Cottar December 13, 2022December 13, 2022

A family safari holiday offers an ideal balance of immersive activities, opportunities for bonding experiences, and, of course, plenty of relaxation time for the grown-ups.

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A wild taste of Kenya – safari dining in East Africa

A wild taste of Kenya – safari dining in East Africa

ByCalvin Cottar November 15, 2022

When travelling, food becomes more than just sustenance. It’s an experience to add to your memories. Meals are an integral part of celebrations, holidays, and family-gatherings – and a safari in Kenya is no different.

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The timeless glamour of an African safari

The timeless glamour of an African safari

ByCalvin Cottar October 13, 2022

Glamour and safari. Two words often used in conjunction with each other, however the combined meaning may be slightly different to what you might think.

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Why a safari should be your next romantic getaway

Why a safari should be your next romantic getaway

ByCalvin Cottar September 23, 2022

For those who may have lost faith in the idea of romance and feel it is rather overrated, you need something extra-special to make you believe in it again. It is time you went on a safari together in Africa!

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Where is the best place for a safari – East or Southern Africa?

Where is the best place for a safari – East or Southern Africa?

ByCalvin Cottar August 21, 2022August 16, 2022

The two main safari regions are East Africa and Southern Africa, and each holds its own unique natural and cultural treasures.

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5 reasons to stay at an exclusive-use luxury safari villa

5 reasons to stay at an exclusive-use luxury safari villa

ByCalvin Cottar July 18, 2022

An exclusive-use villa gives you the space and privacy to have a luxury safari holiday with the most important people in your life all under a single roof…

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Your wellness safari in Africa

Your wellness safari in Africa

ByCalvin Cottar June 16, 2022

A wellness safari in Africa is a tranquil, magical experience that helps you tune into nature, discovering health and happiness through creativity, pampering, and nurturing.

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Why a safari is one of the best family holidays abroad

Why a safari is one of the best family holidays abroad

ByCalvin Cottar May 21, 2022June 14, 2022

Going on a safari in Kenya with your children has to be one of the most unforgettable trips – and dare we say it, one of the best family holidays abroad – you’ll ever have together.

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What makes a Kenyan safari a sustainable travel option?

What makes a Kenyan safari a sustainable travel option?

ByCalvin Cottar April 16, 2022

As a sustainable travel option, a Kenyan safari emphasizes the quality (not quantity) of the wilderness and wildlife, partnerships between safari camps and communities.

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7 packing tips for your first African safari

7 packing tips for your first African safari

ByCalvin Cottar March 16, 2022

If you’re considering taking the plunge and going on your first African safari, then get ready for an unforgettable…

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When is the best time to visit Kenya on safari

When is the best time to visit Kenya on safari

ByCalvin Cottar February 27, 2022February 15, 2022

Kenya is a country, well-known – and well-loved for many too – for its exceptional biodiversity and natural beauty,…

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6 wild reasons to go on a luxury African safari

6 wild reasons to go on a luxury African safari

ByCalvin Cottar January 17, 2022January 19, 2022

A luxury African safari is a holiday of a lifetime and sits right at the top of many, many…

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What lessons can travel in Africa teach you?

What lessons can travel in Africa teach you?

ByCalvin Cottar December 17, 2021December 19, 2021

Travel is transformative. By leaving your home town, country and even continent to explore a place for the first…

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What to love about luxury African safaris

What to love about luxury African safaris

ByCalvin Cottar November 16, 2021December 17, 2021

Sometimes it seems as though there are as many types of travellers as there are safari destinations in Africa!…

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Top tips for your family safari holiday in Africa

Top tips for your family safari holiday in Africa

ByCalvin Cottar October 21, 2021

A family safari holiday in Africa creates so many opportunities for children to benefit from unique educational, cultural, and…

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