JW Marriott Reveals New Luxury Safari Resort In Kenya
It was recently reported that JW Marriott had opened a new luxury hotel in Madrid, Spain. Now, the news is that the hospitality giant has opened its first luxurious safari property in beautiful Kenya. Read on to find out more about the new JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, nestled in a beautiful national park in Kenya.
Introducing JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
The new offering from Marriott Hotels & Resorts is a luxurious safari hotel in Masai Mara National Reserve. This new hotel comes swiftly on the news of its first property in Madrid, Spain and is a great step into safari tourism in Kenya.
According to the press release, the new JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge is one of several top new hotels opening in 2023. The hotel is located within Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve and offers a true safari experience, where guests can view lions, leopards, elephants, rhinoceros and more.
Meanwhile, this reserve includes the Serengeti National Park where visitors can experience an amazing natural event between June and September each year. The Great Wildebeest Migration is considered one of the Seven Wonders of Africa and guests at the hotel can experience it.
Besides wildlife, guests at the new JW Marriott hotel can experience spa and wellness services, restaurants serving the best cuisine and more with an all-inclusive stay. Meanwhile, rates start at $1,450 per person, per night and bookings are already open.
About the new JW Marriott experience in Kenya
The new JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge offers unique décor to suit its location. The resort offers 20 luxury private tents, including a honeymoon tent with a private plunge pool. Meanwhile, it also offers interconnecting suites, perfect for families of children over the age of six.
Around the resort, guests can find specially designed spaces for relaxation, including the Fig Tree Lounge and the Adventure Lounge. Here they will find comfortable seating and books to read. Alternatively, guests can get together on the Cultural Deck, complete with a fire pit.
Moreover, Masai Mara Lodge offers a true wellness experience, including the Spa by JW, offering special treatments with locally inspired therapies. Guests can experience treatments in their tented suite, accompanied by the sounds of the wilderness.
Dining at JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
Guests can experience culinary journeys at the new hotel, with ingredients from the JW Garden on site. This is not only a beautiful garden but is where fresh organic ingredients are cultivated. Meanwhile, guests can enjoy special performances like chef talks, live cooking, and interactive cocktail and mocktail experiences.
The Sarabi Restaurant offers indoor and alfresco fine dining, where guests can order a fresh “Bush Breakfast” while gazing at the amazing views over the savannah. For a refreshing cocktail, visitors can head to the Tree Lounge.
What else does the resort offer?
Among the main amenities and services at the all-inclusive resort, guests are offered:
- 20 private tents including a honeymoon tent with a private plunge pool and two interconnecting king and twin suites.
- Hot tubs on each suite deck.
- Sarabi Restaurant.
- Outdoor pool.
- Spa by JW.
- Fully equipped Fitness Center with sauna and steam rooms.
- Game room.
- Free wifi.
- Activities for the children.
Guests can also enjoy a local experience
With its incredible location, guests can experience the best in wildlife. These include the chance to experience the Great Wildebeest Migration. However it also includes the Maa Trust HQ, the Rhino Sanctuary and the Masai Mara National Reserve itself.
Meanwhile, the resort donates to local organizations and communities, where guests can visit and learn more about the Masai people. In the press release, the hotel states:
Guests can visit The Maa Trust to meet with local artisans and forge a deeper connection to the people in the area.
How do you get to the resort?
Fly-in travelers can land at the Keekorok Airstrip, located 30 minutes from the resort. Alternatively, they can head by road to the Sekenani Main Gate, where the hotel is a 25-minute drive away.
For convenience, the resort offers a complimentary shuttle service as well as a private car and limousine service.
About Masai Mara National Reserve
Masai Mara National Reserve is known as one of the best of its kind in Africa and is found in Southwest Kenya. Together with the Serengeti National Park, Masai Mara is home to around 95 species of mammals and 570 bird species, making it the ideal destination for those seeking wildlife or bird life in Africa.