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JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
Maasai Mara, Kenya · JW Marriott · High Luxury
When it opened in April 2023 on the banks of the Talek River, JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge became the first luxury safari lodge in the JW Marriott brand's global portfolio. The 20 tented suites — each with jacuzzi on a private deck overlooking the river — hold two MICHELIN Keys (2025), one of very few tented camps in Africa to receive that recognition. The camp sits inside the Masai Mara National Reserve, steps from the Big Five.
- 20 rooms
- Opened 2023
- Neighborhood: River
About JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
- JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge was the brand's global first safari lodge: when it opened in April 2023, it took the 130-property JW Marriott network into tented-camp territory for the first time in its 39-year history.
- The lodge earned two MICHELIN Keys in 2025 — placing it among a tiny cohort of sub-Saharan African safari camps recognised by the MICHELIN Guide.
- Each of the 20 tented suites has an indoor-outdoor shower and a private jacuzzi on the deck: guests can sit in the jacuzzi and watch hippos on the Talek River below.
History
When it opened in April 2023 on the banks of the Talek River, JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge became the first luxury safari lodge in the JW Marriott brand's global portfolio.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Awards
- MICHELIN Two Keys (2026)
- Africa's Leading Tented Safari Camp 2025 (World Travel Awards) (2025)
- AHEAD MEA Sustainability (2023)
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