JW Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s global portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands, unveils the highly anticipated JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge.
The first luxury safari lodge under the JW Marriott brand JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge sits within the Masai Mara National Reserve in southwestern Kenya, one of Africa’s most renowned wildlife and wilderness conservation regions and will offer guests an elegant and harmonious retreat from which to discover the Reserve’s abundant wildlife and endless plains, balancing the thrill of a game drive with opportunities to switch off and relax. Embodying a holistic approach to wellbeing and enrichment, the lodge is a luxurious haven imbued with a sense of tranquillity and connection to its environment.
The lodge’s sophisticated interiors pay homage to the surrounding landscape drawing inspiration from the elements with soft warm tones and natural materials. In line with JW Marriott’s ethos of mindfulness and fulfilment, the lodge is home to a number of thoughtfully designed spaces from the cosy Adventure Lounge full of books to get lost in and a space for young adults to take time for themselves, to the lodge’s cultural deck and pool deck where guests can gather and share tales of the day’s exploration before an evening of guided star gazing. At the heart of the lodge is the JW Garden, a space to connect with nature and practice meditative reflection with unique seating areas. The JW Garden provides camp chefs with home-grown, sustainable ingredients to craft personalised meals, mocktails and cocktails for each guest as well as daily event programming including live cooking and chef-led walks providing an opportunity for personal growth and liberating meaningful moments.
“With an abundance of natural beauty and calming surroundings, the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya is a perfect retreat for the mind, body, and soul,” says Candice D’Cruz, Vice President Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East and Africa. “JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge offers guests a serene backdrop to make once-in-a-lifetime memories as they connect with nature and leave feeling revitalised following a holistic, wellness-forward stay”.
Capturing the essence of relaxation and rejuvenation, The Spa by JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge emulates the serenity of the Reserve and offers tailored experiences that nourish the mind, body, and spirit. The Spa’s signature treatments blend locally inspired techniques and therapies complimented by natural and organic products sourced from the continent’s powerful minerals, oceans, flowers, herbs, fruit, seeds and oils, by renowned African skincare brand, Healing Earth. Treatments extend beyond body to mind and spirit with guided yoga, as well as a ‘Mara Celebration’ treatment using local botanicals and therapies.
Each of the lodge’s 20 private tents provide a peaceful sanctuary complete with amenities by Rituals and Healing Earth to recharge and reset, and in room spa treatments available to order. Guests can enjoy the sunrise, reflect on the day’s exploration and star gaze by night from the tent’s private terrace overlooking the River Talek, a water source and habitat for many wildlife.
Bookings for JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge are now open with prices from $2,500 per person, per night (all-inclusive board basis). For more information, visit www.marriott.com.
