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Kin Kenya

Our flagship ‘Conservancy to Coast’ safari with Cottars 1920s Camp, one of the most gorgeous legacy camps and pioneering conservation projects in the world. With just 14 guests, we make a home in a 7600-acre community-owned conservancy abutting the Masai Mara National Reserve. With warriors and rangers, we journey among wildlife, hidden waterfalls and villages rich with stories and wisdom - further critical conservation work; then trade our dusty khakis for white linens and the sacred paradise of Lamu island.

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Why This Trip?
The best of East Africa’s magic: intimate and real, guided by inspiring local hosts

Experience Highlights
Game Drive, Walk among Abundant Wildlife
Ride-Along with Rangers, Conservationists
Village, School Visits and Tree Planting
Ancient Dhow Sailing, Drums and Local Artisans
Elephant, Donkey and Turtle Sanctuaries

Available Dates
October 26th - Nov 1st (*bonus night at Luxury Camp)
February 2021 ; October 2021

Packages
5 Night Safari: $5,400
3 Night Coast Extension: $1,200
Payment Plan: starting $475/mo.

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“The most genuine, life-changing experience I’ve ever had and even that isn’t saying enough.”

— Lyon Porter

Cottars 1920's Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya
One of Africa’s most beautiful heritage camps and pioneering conservation efforts, Cottars 1920s Camp sits on a gorgeous mountainside, teaming with wildlife, overlooking the 7000 acre conservancy accessible only to guests. Just 10 gorgeous tented rooms, a dining tent and bar, beautiful infinity pool and a luxurious villa.
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Conservancy Camp

Masai Mara, Kenya
Cottars Conservancy Camp is base camp for extraordary conservation work. Just 8 tents along a creek in an active elephant cooridor, where Directors of the conservancy, wildlife rangers and community leaders host an immersive experience. Tents have heavenly beds and their own camp bathroom and shower and shared spaces include a gorgeous dining table, lounge and bar.
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Private Beach Villa

Lamu, Kenya
A private home and architectural marvel atop the sand dunes of Shela Village, a barefoot walk to the Indian Ocean and ten miles of perfect beach. With a chef and incredibly loving staff, we settle into life by the pool, adventures into the ancient villages and mangrove forests, candle-lit dinners and nights dancing under the stars.
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Itinerary: Day 1

Kin host, Mark Boyd, raises a glass to our safari family and the adventure ahead, which begins with a visit to an innovative school in Nairobi, then we board chartered flights over the Great Rift Valley to the Olderkesi Conservancy where a team of Landcruisers and warriors take us straight into a Game Drive. We arrive to Conservancy Camp, our first candle-lit dinner, bonfire and introduction to the Masai people.
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Itinerary: Day 2

Everyone is eager to see animals so we load a picnic and venture through the Conservancy and Reserve to track lion prides, elephants, journeys of giraffe, cheetahs, hippos, even rhinos and leopards if we're lucky. We breakfast under an acacia in the plains, meander back to camp for a late lunch and nap before sundown cocktails and another candle-lit, family dinner.
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Itinerary: Day 3

We visit the village, sit with elders and families, learn about daily life and comb through beaded craft and heirlooms, then we head to school to plant trees, play and learn about challenges facing girls. As the day gets hot, we weave through boulders to a secret waterfall from an Indiana Jones movie, where we picnic and lounge in giant granite pools before our last night at Conservancy Camp.
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Itinerary: Day 4

Today, we live the life of a ranger and hike the mountain ridge to an outpost overlooking the Conservancy to learn the art of tracking and bear witness to illegal acitivites. At the end of the rainbow is Cottars 1920s Camp, a gorgeous lunch and tour of the property before kicking feet up by the pool and sunset bush baths.
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Itinerary: Day 5

A morning massage at the spa or another big game drive, we've settled into safari life now. In the afternoon, we meet a former poacher and extraordinary hunter to hear his story, shoot bow and arrow and make our way to a sundowner spot with the vintage Rolls Royce and bonfire in the plains.
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Itinerary: Day 6

A restful morning before Brunch with the Conservancy Directors to workshop ways of supporting key initiatives. Then, we get safari chic for a surprise: our final sundowner, romantic dinner and reflections on the people and experience that has changed us.
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Itinerary: Day 7

We say farewell to the Mara and for most, we change planes and soar to paradise. We land, step onto a boat and glide through the Indian Ocean to Lamu and a sacred village made of coral. A staff and chef welcome us into a home that you'll escape to you in your imagination forever, we laugh like kids and jump in the pool before our first sunset sail with friends.
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Itinerary: Day 8

We take it "Pole Pole," slowly slowly, with a morning walk through the romantic village to visit our favorite artisans. After lunch, we lounge by the pool and head to Manda Island for sundowners and a dance party on the roof.
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Itinerary: Day 9

We make an early morning trip to bustling Lamu Town for a tour of the ancient city and visit artisans upcycling art from ship wreckage and ocean plastics. We cruise home for lunch, reggae and more lounging before boarding another Dhow to sail into an ancient mangrove forest and a traditional Swahili dinner around a fire on the sand with drums.
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Itinerary: Day 10

We talk about cancelling our flights and staying forever, head back to Nairobi for lunch at one of our favorite restaurants and a visit to the primary artisan market to see the craft of many tribes. At the airport we hug, make plans for home and sit down a different person - as if a whole life happened.
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Best Hosts

Kin Hoar, Cottars Conservancy Directors, our favorite Masai Guides and Trip Photographer

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All-Included

From landing to departure, all is handled and all is included so you can sink into the magic.

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Righteous Crew

A super inspiring crew of like-minded adventurers who become family.

 

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Conservancy to Coast

Safari: $5400
Coast Extension: $1200

Includes all but international flights:
inter-country flights, airport transfers, food, beverage, curated experience, lead guide and trip photographer
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October 14 - 19
October 26 - 31

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