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The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp
Sekenani, Kenya · Ritz-Carlton · Grand Luxury
The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp opened in August 2025 as the brand's first luxury safari camp anywhere in its 104-property global portfolio. Designed by LW Design with interiors by Sarah Rowe of Northern Nomad Interiors, the 20 tented suites — each from 163 square metres — are elevated among trees on the banks of the Sand River, metres from the Kenya-Tanzania border stone. The camp sits at the precise point where the Serengeti ecosystem and the Masai Mara converge.
- 20 rooms
- Opened 2025
- Architect: LW Design Group
- Interiors: LW Design Group; Sarah Rowe (Northern Nomad Interiors)
About The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp
- The Ritz-Carlton brand operated for nearly a century — from its 1927 Boston origins through 100+ properties — before opening its first tented safari camp; the Masai Mara launch in August 2025 is a structural category expansion for one of the world's most formal luxury hotel brands.
- The camp sits on the banks of the Sand River directly adjacent to the Kenya-Tanzania border stone — a physical landmark guests can visit on foot — placing it at the convergence of the Masai Mara and Serengeti, the two halves of the same ecosystem divided by a political boundary.
- All-inclusive rates start at $3,500 per person per night, with complimentary Canon camera loan and professional photography guidance included — positioning wildlife photography as a core product rather than an optional extra.
History
The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp opened in August 2025 as the brand's first luxury safari camp, located in the heart of Kenya's Masai Mara National Reserve. It was announced earlier that year and designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment using sustainable practices. No major renovations have occurred since opening.
The setting
Situated in the heart of Masai Mara National Reserve near Sekenani Gate, elevated among trees along the Sand River with views of the savannah and Serengeti. Near Serena Keekorok airstrip and Kenya-Tanzania border.
Restaurants and bars
- Nest — Restaurant
- The Canopy — Restaurant
- Boma — Restaurant
Experiences
- Photography Studio — Studio with advanced cameras and resident photographers who refine guests' skills.
- Map Room — Space with historical maps, wildlife charts and expedition journals to trace the Great Migration and plan personalized game drives.
- The Call of Dusk Ceremony (Enkatini) — Nightly gathering around the fire pit with storytelling, music and the ceremonial call of dusk, inspired by Maasai tradition.
- Private open-air Safari Land Cruiser game drives — Two game drives per day in a private open-air luxury Safari Land Cruiser with certified guides, including river crossings and the Big Five.
- Exclusive bush dining — Gourmet breakfast, picnic lunch or champagne breakfast along the Sand River in the wilderness.
- Photography safaris — Guided safaris with professional Canon cameras, complimentary for guests, and guidance from resident photographers.
Amenities
- Whispering Tree Spa, open-air heated pool, gym, fitness center
Awards
- Nominated for Africa's Leading Luxury Tented Safari Camp 2026 (World Travel Awards)
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