Jw Marriott Masai Mara Lodge

“Unforgettable Stay - A Must Book!”

This place is truly special. I could not recommend it more. My husband and I came here for our honeymoon and had the time of our lives. The staff is exceptional, our game driver (Nicholas) is truly the best in the business and made our game drives truly unforgettable. Frank, Killion, Doris and Jame… Plus

This place is truly special. I could not recommend it more. My husband and I came here for our honeymoon and had the time of our lives. The staff is exceptional, our game driver (Nicholas) is truly the best in the business and made our game drives truly unforgettable. Frank, Killion, Doris and James took well care of us back and the lodge and we miss them dearly already! I am gluten free and the kitchen and chef were extremely accommodating. They had GF bread, pasta, desserts, and more. If you are on the fence about booking at the JW Masai Mara this is your sign to book it! We will absolutely be back if the opportunity presents itself.

Moins

“Unforgettable 5-day trip to the Masai Mara”

From start to finish the JW Masai Mara Lodge is a once in a lifetime experience. My wife and I stayed at the hotel for our honeymoon and it was quite literally perfect. The staff is unbelievable. Nick, Kilion, Doris, Victor, James (just to name a few) have delivered a service while we were there th… Plus

From start to finish the JW Masai Mara Lodge is a once in a lifetime experience. My wife and I stayed at the hotel for our honeymoon and it was quite literally perfect. The staff is unbelievable. Nick, Kilion, Doris, Victor, James (just to name a few) have delivered a service while we were there that is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. Attention to detail in the room, during game drives, at dinner - all second to none. For example, my wife has celiac and our dedicated server (Kilion) came out every meal with a smile on his face, a basket of gluten free bread, and his recommendations for the day that could be made gluten free. The chef also personally visited our table every day to ensure all is good. The location is obviously perfect. It’s right in the middle of the Masai Mara. During our 5-day stay, Nick (our game drive expert) - and probably the coolest / nicest guy I’ve ever met - managed to find all of the big 5 and made it an unforgettable experience. He was knowledgeable, deeply routed in the area, and just amazing to be around. I could go on and on - the room was fantastic, with our own plunge pool and whirlpool, the atmosphere was great, the food was fantastic, and I can’t wait to be back. Do yourself a favor - if your on the fence, just go!

Moins

“Big Five, Big Feels, and the Best Guide in the Mara”

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! From the moment we arrived at the JW Marriott Masai Mara, it felt like we had stepped into a Nat Geo magazine, except better because it came with incredible food, great drinks, and some of the most memorable experiences to date. We were lucky … Plus

If I could give more than 5 stars, I absolutely would! From the moment we arrived at the JW Marriott Masai Mara, it felt like we had stepped into a Nat Geo magazine, except better because it came with incredible food, great drinks, and some of the most memorable experiences to date. We were lucky enough to see the Big Five, still not over it, and every single game drive felt like a front row seat to nature’s greatest show. And a very special shoutout to our game driver, Nicholas Kiswaa, an absolute LEGEND. Nick is the King of the Mara. So Kind, knowledgeable, and able to spot animals from miles away, we are convinced he has superpowers. He knows all the hidden spots and has such a deep respect for conservation and the land. You can tell this is not just a job for him, it is a passion. When we wanted to see a cheetah hunt, he made it happen. When we wanted to try our luck spotting a rhino, he delivered. He made every moment more meaningful, and by the end of the trip, we were saying goodbye to a friend. Entawuo! The property itself is stunning and very well maintained. Our lodging was beautiful, comfortable, and thoughtfully designed, luxury without taking away from the magic of being in the Mara. Some of the most unexpected highlights were the hot air balloon, the Maasai village tour, and JW’s partnership with Canon. Being able to use high quality cameras meant we came home with absolutely insane photos that we will treasure forever. The visit to a local Maasai village was incredibly special and added so much depth and perspective to the trip - don’t skip this experience!! The service across the board was warm, genuine, and consistently excellent. We especially loved the Maasai warriors and the attentiveness from Fred and the team. This was not just a vacation, it was an experience we will carry with us forever. Thanks JW!

Moins

“A trip of a life time at an exceptional property”

It’s difficult to put into words how magical the JW Marriott Masai Mara property and staff are. We had the privilege of spending the last 5 days there and everything was absolute perfection. The property itself is beautiful, extremely well maintained and the lodge is tastefully decorated with beaut… Plus

It’s difficult to put into words how magical the JW Marriott Masai Mara property and staff are. We had the privilege of spending the last 5 days there and everything was absolute perfection. The property itself is beautiful, extremely well maintained and the lodge is tastefully decorated with beautiful curated objects and design elements. Our tented suite was spacious, stocked with a great selection of beverages and spirts, the linens and towels were so plush and cozy and in the evening a hot water bottle was placed in our bed and the water heated in our deck hot tub which was perfect for taking the edge of the chilly nights, thank you Nelson our in-suite attendant for looking after us so well. The food in the open air dining tent was fantastic, the menu was diverse and could easily be modified to meet my dietary requests. Our waiter for the entirety of our stay was Noah and he was an absolute gem with a constant smile on his face and an aim to please.The selection of cocktails, mocktails, smoothies and specialty hot beverages left me wanting for nothing, a special thank you to Josiah for the fantastic hospitality in the bar and for ensuring our after dinner drinks were delicious.Every drink, meal and interaction with staff was met with the most enthusiastic, kind and professional attitude everyone we encountered could not do enough to ensure we had a fantastic stay. Our driver& guide Leperes took our trip to the next level, with his knowledge, driving skills and kindness to everyone who crossed our path. I referred to him as the Mayor of the Mara, he was connected with other drivers and the Rangers so we never missed an opportunity to view amazing wildlife and adventure. Leperes also planned 2 wonderful sundowner drives which were magical and a perfect why to celebrate my husband’s birthday .In my personal opinion having an open air high quality vehicle is the only way to do game drives( which this lodge has)feeling the breeze and enjoying the beautiful fragrant air was part of the whole experience. Prior to our visit I hadn’t given much thought of how important our guide/ driver & the reliability and comfort of our vehicle would play in our stay and the JW vehicles did not disappoint from the cozy blankets, comfortable seats and the snacks & beverages in the fully stocked cooler. Thank you to Doris for the daily hugs that made us genuinely feel like family, to the guys in the Canon photo department, thank you for making it look like we actually knew what we were doing behind the lens, to all the other staff that work tirelessly behind the scenes, thank you for all you did to create an absolutely magical holiday for us.

Moins