The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp is a new benchmark for luxury in the African wilderness. Set to open in August 2025, the camp is located on a private, elevated stretch along the Sand River within the Masai Mara National Reserve. Its unique position offers uninterrupted views of the surrounding savannah and the river below, a critical corridor for wildlife, especially during the Great Migration. The camp blends exclusivity, sustainability, and design in a way few others do, merging world-class hospitality with the authenticity of the Mara.
Each of the camp’s structures is raised above ground, preserving the landscape while offering panoramic views and allowing wildlife to move freely beneath the walkways. The architecture is clean and contemporary, yet richly connected to local culture through Maasai-inspired design, textiles, and materials. Solar power and eco-sensitive water systems reflect the camp’s strong environmental ethos. Whether in your suite, the central lounge, or the restaurant, you’re never far from the rhythm of the wild, elephants at the riverbank, lions at a distance, or storks gliding above the plains.
The experience at The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara is centered on comfort and connection. Guests are accompanied by personal Maasai hosts, referred to as “Encholiek,” meaning “one who walks with you”, who serve not only as butlers, but cultural ambassadors. Dining is tailored to personal taste and enjoyed under open skies, by a fire, or within an elegant wine cellar. Game drives, wellness rituals, photography sessions, and cultural interactions are all seamlessly woven into the daily rhythm. The camp delivers the highest levels of luxury in the bush without compromising the raw, untamed essence of Africa.
