Marriott International is launching two high-end tented camps in Kenya. The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp and the JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp will be developed in partnership with the Lazizi Group of Companies, marking a significant expansion of Marriott’s presence in Africa’s luxury travel market.
“Building off of the incredible success we have seen thus far in our luxury safari portfolio in Africa and the growing appetite for outdoor lodging and nontraditional hospitality experiences, the signing of these agreements with Lazizi Group of Companies marks another milestone in Marriott International’s growth,” said Jerome Briet, Chief Development Officer, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Marriott International, in a press statement.
The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp
Expected to open in August 2025, The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp will be located within Masai Mara National Reserve. Elevated amongst the trees on a secluded island surrounded by the Sand River near the Tanzanian border, the property will offer 20 tented suites, including a 4-bedroom presidential suite, each with a separate living area, private sunken lounge, infinity plunge pool and indoor and outdoor showers.
Plans include multiple dining venues, including a multi-cuisine restaurant with a curated wine cellar, a stargazing sky deck and an authentic boma. Additional leisure facilities will include a spa and wellness center, outdoor gym, swimming pool, discovery hub, map room and a photography studio. Guests can anticipate game drives as well as other cultural experiences.
JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
Expected to open in early 2026, the JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp is located in the heart of the Solio Game Reserve. The property will offer an immersive wildlife experience within the 45,000-acre game reserve and the 19,000-acre Solio Ranch Conservancy, which is known for its successful rhino breeding program.
The camp is expected to feature 20 luxury tented units, including two 2-bedroom suites, each with a private plunge pool. Design plans include multiple tranquil wellness spaces, including the brand’s signature JW Garden, along with four culinary experiences including a traditional restaurant and a sky deck dining venue.
Additionally, the property will offer a signature Spa by JW, a swimming pool, a fitness center, a conservation house, a horse barn, a retail boutique and an animal viewing hide. A wide range of experiences will be offered including guided horse-riding safaris, night game drives, guided nature walks, quad biking across the Solio plains and visits to a private rhino orphanage.
Both properties will be built using eco-friendly materials and incorporate energy-efficient infrastructure to minimize their environmental footprint while preserving the region’s rich biodiversity.
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