African travel company Cottar’s Safaris has launched the Cottar’s Culinary Safari in the Maasai Mara.
This exclusive five-night epicurean safari will run from 9-14 December 2025 and will feature renowned celebrity Kenyan chef Kiran Jethwa
Inviting guests to experience the iconic Maasai Mara like never before, with a blend of gastronomy, culture, and wildlife at the award-winning Cottar’s 1920s Camp. Designed for culinary enthusiasts and adventurous spirits alike, this unique journey explores the art of wild foraging, celebrates authentic local flavours, and showcase traditional cooking techniques amidst the breathtaking African wilderness.
With expertly guided wildlife experiences, enriching cultural interactions, and opportunities for meaningful engagement, this safari redefines luxury in the wild, offering a deep and lasting connection to the land, its people, and their unique culinary heritage.
Authenticity lies at the heart of everything Cottar’s Safaris stands for, and so at the heart of this extraordinary safari is internationally celebrated chef and Kenyan restaurateur Kiran Jethwa. Renowned for his expertise in bush foraging and wilderness cooking on hit shows such as Tales From The Bush Larder (Fox International), The Fearless Chef (National Geographic), and Chef Vs Wild (Disney Plus), chef Kiran brings his passion for local ingredients and his distinctive culinary style to this adventure. A trained safari guide himself, Kiran will lead guests on an unparalleled gastronomic journey, showcasing the natural bounty of Kenya’s breathtaking landscapes.
Joining chef Kiran is Boniface Muhati, head chef at Cottar’s Safaris, whose training at South Africa’s prestigious Beau Constantia boutique wine farm and Maison restaurants brings an elevated approach to bush cuisine. Completing the team is Doug Nagi, Cottar’s Safaris’ esteemed Gold Level Guide and foraging expert, who will guide guests in discovering the edible treasures hidden within the African wilderness.
Cottar’s Culinary Safari is a set-departure experience offering an unparalleled blend of adventure, gastronomy, and cultural immersion. Spaces are limited, making this a truly exclusive opportunity to explore the Maasai Mara through its flavours, traditions, and stunning wilderness.
Highlights of the itinerary will include a wild forageable feast spotlighting locally foraged ingredients, including wild asparagus and whistling thorn berry; talks on baboon behaviour; a rustic Maasai dinner delving into the tribe’s culture and traditions; and a 1920s Dinner Under the Stars, blending historic African explorer recipes with epic stargazing and vintage safari flair.
There will also be cookery demonstrations; Maasai cultural experiences: wildlife encounters; seedball reforestation; stargazing sessions; and coffee-tasting workshops.
