Companies in the hospitality industry have been developing exciting and luxurious experiences in Africa.
This wide and diverse continent is home to impressive wildlife reserves and many hotels and resorts—some considered the best in the world— that have been providing unique experiences for travelers at top destinations.
Now, Marriott Hotels & Resorts debuted in the luxury safari segment with a new JW Marriott Hotel.
Just a few days ago, the brand opened its first JW Marriott Hotel in Spain, and now a new luxurious experience opens for travelers in Kenya.
According to the information shared on the press release, the new JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, one of Marriott’s top new hotels opening in 2023, sits within the Masai Mara National Reserve and will offer guests the opportunity to observe the most impressive animals—elephants, leopards, lions, rhinoceros, and more.
The reserve where the new JW Marriott is located has a special natural event between June and September, the Great Wildebeest Migration—considered one of the Seven Wonders of Africa—and guests that stay during that time can experience it.
The JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge expects to provide once-in-a-lifetime moments, mindful and well-being practices, and culinary journeys that travelers won’t forget in its luxurious and all-inclusive service.
Rates start at $1450 per person per night, and bookings are now open. Here’s what travelers should know.
About The New JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
Guests staying at the new JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge will encounter special decorations and a unique property with sophisticated details.
The resort has 20 private tents creating relaxing sanctuaries, including a honeymoon tent with a private plunge pool, and interconnecting suites, ideal for families—the minimum age for guests is six years old.
The resort has specially designed spaces like the cozy Adventure Lounge, where travelers will find books and comfortable seats to read. At the Cultural Deck, visitors can talk around a fire pit.
As part of the wellness experience, the resort has a spa, the Spa by JW, where guests can get special treatments, including locally inspired therapies and treatments.
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge offers interesting culinary journeys. At the JW Garden, guests will find not only a beautiful garden with organic ingredients but also activities and performances like live cooking, chef talks, and interactive cocktail and mocktail experiences.
The Sarabi Restaurant offers an alfresco and indoor fine dining experience. Guests can request a fresh ‘Bush Breakfast’ while admiring the amazing savannah views.
At the Tree Lounge, visitors can also admire the panoramic views while enjoying a delicious cocktail.
All areas in this special resort have been planned and designed to provide the ultimate luxury safari trip.
Services And Amenities
These are the main services and amenities that travelers will find at this all-inclusive resort:
- 20 private tents. A honeymoon tent with a private plunge pool and two interconnecting king and twin suits.
- Hot tubs in every suite deck.
- Restaurant.
- Outdoor pool.
- Spa by JW.
- Fitness Center fully equipped with sauna and steam rooms.
- Game room.
- Free wifi.
- Activities for kids.
- Meetings and events areas.
Local Experience
This new resort is all about its location. There are unique local attractions, like the Wildebeest Migration, the Rhino Sanctuary, the Maa Trust HQ, and the Masai Mara National Reserve, that offer a great variety of activities and life-changing moments.
The lodge donates to local communities, organizations, and projects, and travelers can visit and learn more about them.
“Guests can visit The Maa Trust to meet with local artisans and forge a deeper connection to the people in the area,” states the hotel in the press release.
To get to this new resort in Masai Mara, travelers can arrive at the airport Keekorok Airstrip —30 minutes away from the property— or get to the Sekenani Main Gate and drive for 25 minutes to the hotel entrance.
The resort can provide private car and limousine service and offers a complimentary local shuttle service.
