Calvin Cottar

Calvin, a fourth generation Kenyan grew up in the bush, gaining experience with wildlife from Glen, his father and Bajila, his father's tracker. From the age of 15, Calvin began guiding clients on game drives and walks from the family camp in the Mara. Calvin went on to Tanzania as a professional hunter, returning to Kenya after 5 years to set up a wildlife management company that offered services to landowners. In 1993, Calvin joined the Kenya Wildlife Service in the community development department, and initiated five district wildlife associations to help landowners acquire user rights of their wildlife. In July 1995, Calvin rejoined the family company to initiate the 1920's project. Calvin has been voted the best Guide in Kenya and has passed his Gold-level KPSGA exam and been awarded a position as Honorary Warden for the Kenya Wildlife Service.

KSPGA Gold level
Voted Best Guide in Kenya
Honorary Warden for the Kenya Wildlife Service

Highlighted in 3 articles on the best guiding in Africa:

• Conde Nast Traveller
• Travel and Leisure
• Tatler Magazine (UK)

Guides of Cottars Safari Service

Full-time Guides:
Douglas Nagi - Gold
David Githu (GG) - Gold
Kenneth Kinoti
Alex Sampeke