In the middle of the endless expanses of the savannah of southern Kenya, between herds of lions and elephants, soon a luxurious retreat will open its doors for true adventurers.
Opening in: April 2023
Zebras, Gazellen, Antilopen, Löwen, Leoparden – das sind nur einige der wichtigsten Wildtiere, die den Masai Mara Nationalpark ihr Zuhause nennen. Besonderes Highlight ist aber die große gesunde Elefantenpopulation. Rund 2.500 graue Riesen leben in diesem kenianischen Teil der Serengeti.
If you want to experience the elephants or the Big Five of the African savannah up close and personal without sacrificing luxury and comfort you'll get your money's worth now. This will soon be possible at the new Masai Mara Lodge from JW Marriott. The hotel chain's new project is the first of its kind in Africa.
If you had to describe the typical African style, you would probably use the words simple, rustic and cozy. Lots of wood and other natural materials classically meet dignified colors, gaudy accents and soft textiles in the area. To be as unobtrusive as possible, lodges like to blend in with nature so you can watch the colorful wildlife undisturbed without taking up too much of their habitat.
The Masai Mara Lodge also makes use of this design combined with fabric canopies, stone and different shapes. Thanks to its open construction, which is reminiscent of a tent, it offers a far-reaching view in all directions, creating a feeling of freedom and lightness. Only the finest materials were used for the construction, some of which originate from the region and in terms of color are reminiscent of the diversity of the savannah.
Guests stay in the property's 20 luxurious and spacious cabins, each of which has been designed with private bathrooms. While retiring to the private hideaways, guests gather outdoors on the Cultural Deck for communal animal-watching or a late-night drink. The Sarabi Restaurant, the Fig Tree Lounge and the JW Garden serve international culinary delights. In general, the emphasis here is on fresh organic ingredients (some from the hotel's own garden) and a cozy atmosphere.
Die Masai Mara Lodge befindet sich inmitten des Masai Mara Naturschutzgebietes, das Teil der Serengeti ist. Schier unendliche Ebenen und atemberaubende Ausblicke treffen hier auf die wohl artenreichste Tierwelt überhaupt. Nicht ohne Grund wird Masai Mara als “achtes Weltwunder” bezeichnet. Wer hier Urlaub macht, darf Erinnerungen fürs Leben mit nach Hause nehmen. Findet auch Candice D’Cruz, Vice President Luxury Brands, Europe, Middle East and Africa: “Mit einer Fülle an natürlicher Schönheit und einer beruhigenden Umgebung ist der Masai Mara Nationalpark in Kenia ein perfekter Rückzugsort für Körper, Geist und Seele”, erklärt sie. Kein Wunder, dass sich die Marke mit dem ersten Lodge-Projekt hier angesiedelt hat.
JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge
Talek River, Masai Mara Reserve, Masai Mara, Kenya, 00100, Africa
Web: marriott.com
Tel: +254 797-222999
Price: from € 1,320
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