COWDREY & WILD
A Family Affair With the Wild.
English Heritage ยท East African Heart
Personally Hosted Encounters.
Rooted in Heritage. Drawn to the Wild.
Cowdrey & Wild is a family venture founded by husband and wife Dominique and Fabian Cowdrey, bringing together two worlds that have shaped our lives: the English countryside and the wilderness of East Africa.
From intimate gatherings to extraordinary adventures, we create considered, personally hosted encounters that celebrate the character of a destination, the pleasure of good company and the freedom of being somewhere truly remarkable.
Every invitation is an opportunity to share a little of the world we love.
The Art of Being Somewhere
For us, the most memorable moments are often the simplest.
An early morning in the bush. A beautifully laid table. Stories that stretch long into the evening. The unexpected moments that stay with you for years.
We favour the personal over the predictable, the authentic over the elaborate, and the kind of attention to detail that makes everything feel effortless.
Our approach is intimate by nature, guided by curiosity, a sense of adventure and the belief that the best things in life are shared.
A Family Affair
Behind Cowdrey & Wild lie two families, each with a story of its own.
The Cowdrey family has a longstanding place in English cricket, with a sporting legacy spanning generations and a close connection to English country life.
The Hughes family's history in East Africa stretches back generations. Dominique's great-grandfather, John Joseph Hughes, helped establish Ford motoring in Kenya, while her great-grandmother, Dorothy Hughes MBE, was a pioneering architect whose work also extended into the local community.
Alongside these histories are the stories, values and traditions of our wider families, all of which have helped shape who we are today.
For Dominique, who grew up in Tanzania, the wilderness has always felt like home. For Fabian, the traditions of English country life are equally close to heart.
Together, we created Cowdrey & Wild to share these worlds with others. To open the door to places we hold dear, introduce people to the experiences that have shaped us, and bring together those who share our love of adventure, nature and good company.
It is a new chapter in our family story, and one we look forward to sharing with you.
Dominique & Fabian
