JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
Luxury safari camp with a five-star hotel backbone. Earthy tones, natural textures, and Maasai-inspired décor throughout. Communal spaces feel social and warm — the Fig Tree Lounge fire pit is the heart of the camp at night.
Book the Canon Photography Studio session in advance — the resident photographer fills up fast, especially during the Great Migration (July–October)
Why It Matters
The first luxury safari lodge in the JW Marriott portfolio. Home to the 2024 Africa's Best Safari Spa (World Spa Awards). Also the first Kosher Container Kitchen in East Africa. The property sits on community land, meaning your stay actively supports local Maasai livelihoods and conservation programs.
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge is the brand's first-ever luxury safari lodge — and it shows in the best possible way. Set on the banks of the Talek River inside Masai Mara National Reserve, it runs 24 all-canvas tented suites on community land, each with a private deck, outdoor jacuzzi, and unobstructed views over the reserve. All stays are fully all-inclusive: accommodation, every meal, game drives in luxury land cruisers, and airstrip transfers are all bundled in.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
2-Bedroom Family Suite
Two interconnecting tented suites — a King suite and a Twin suite — each with its own private bathroom and whirlpool bath. They share an interconnecting lounge area and an expansive shared deck. Good for families or groups who want space and privacy but can connect easily. Complimentary laundry and pressing included. Note: cribs not permitted in the twin configuration.
1 King + 2 Twin · 100 sqmDeluxe Suite
The main room category and the camp's workhorse. Canvas-topped tents set on the Talek River bank, each a generous 120 sqm. King bed or two queen beds, a full lounge area, and a private deck with outdoor whirlpool bath and shower. Solar-heated indoor and outdoor showers, double vanity basins, complimentary minibar, yoga mat, and writing desk with charging points. Earthy tones and natural textures blend with the landscape. You wake up to hippos in the river and lions in the distance.
1 King or 2 Queen · 120 sqmExecutive Suite
The premium individual suite — 100 sqm but with an elevated vantage point for wildlife watching. Solar-heated indoor and outdoor showers, a private deck with plunge pool, double vanity, complimentary minibar, yoga mat, and lounge area separated from the sleeping area by a privacy wall. Marketed as ideal for honeymooners. Accessible room configurations (roll-in shower, mobility accessible) available in this category.
1 King · 100 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
8 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
Plant a tree on property, learn about local ecosystems, and contribute to the lodge's environmental sustainability efforts.
Traditional Maasai archery and spear-throwing lessons guided by expert Maasai instructors on the lodge grounds.
Learn to craft bracelets and traditional beadwork items with in-house Maasai artisans.
Evening outdoor dinner around a fire pit with Maasai cultural dance performances. Nyama Choma, Ugali, and traditional African dishes served under a starlit sky.
A partnership with Canon provides guests access to mirrorless cameras and lenses. A resident professional photographer offers tutoring sessions to improve wildlife, bird, landscape, and cultural photography skills during game drives.
On-foot exploration of the Mara with a Maasai guide. Included in the all-inclusive rate.
Guided horseback riding through the Masai Mara. Available at additional cost.
Hot air balloon flights over the Mara at sunrise. One of Kenya's most iconic experiences. Available at additional cost.
Walk the on-site organic garden with the culinary team, see what's growing, and understand how it connects to the day's meals.
A guided visit to a nearby Maasai village to engage with local community members and experience traditional ways of life. Entrance fees are excluded from the all-inclusive rate.
Daily morning and afternoon game drives in luxury land cruisers, led by expert guides. The lodge's position on the Talek River gives rapid access to Big Five territory. Evening and night game drives are available (some at additional cost). Drives are included in the all-inclusive rate.
Morning yoga sessions offered as part of the lodge's wellness programming. Yoga mats are also available in every tented suite.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Large communal outdoor viewing deck overlooking the Talek River and Hippo Pool. Fire pit at its center. Used for evening Boma Dinners and nightly social gatherings.
In-room and property-wide Wi-Fi (25+ Mbps). Complimentary for Marriott Bonvoy members booking direct.
Dedicated children's recreation area. Note: children under 6 are not permitted at the lodge.
Outdoor pool on property with towels provided. Overlooks the Masai Mara ecosystem.
Temperature-controlled outdoor jacuzzi on every tented suite's private deck. A genuine highlight of the accommodation.
Sauna rooms and steam rooms available within the spa/fitness facility.
Fully equipped gym with treadmills, ellipticals, rowing machines, exercise bikes, free weights, strength equipment, and weight machines. Views of the wilderness. Complimentary access, yoga classes, and personal trainer included.
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