Marriott International has announced plans to open two luxury tented safari camps in Kenya, following signings of The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp with Lazizi Mara and Lazizi Solio , respectively, both part of the Lazizi Group of Companies.
“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.
“The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp and JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp will offer opportunities for wildlife encounters, elegant designs, and exemplary service that promise to create lasting memories.”
The Ritz-Carlton, Masai Mara Safari Camp is expected to open in August this year in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. This treetop retreat will offer picturesque views of the riverbanks and forest, giving guests a front-row seat to experience the Great Migration of wild animals.
The property is expected to feature 20 elegantly appointed tented suites, including a four-bedroom presidential suite, each with a separate living area, private sunken lounge, infinity plunge pool, and indoor and outdoor showers. Plans include refined dining experiences across multiple venues, a stargazing sky deck, and an authentic boma (traditional African enclosure). Leisure facilities will include a spa and wellness centre, outdoor gym, swimming pool, discovery hub, map room and a photography studio. Guests can anticipate exclusively curated game drives as well as other bespoke cultural experiences.
The JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp is expected to open in early 2026 in the Solio Game Reserve. It is expected to have 20 luxurious tented units, including two two-bedroom suites, each with a private plunge pool. Plans include multiple wellness spaces, four culinary experiences, the brand’s signature Spa by JW, swimming pool, fitness centre, conservation house, horse barn, retail boutique and animal viewing hide. Guests will have the chance to join various experiences 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 constructed using sustainable materials and prioritise energy-efficient infrastructure, and support local communities through job creation, education programmes and wildlife conservation initiatives.
