Ritz Carlton, located in Masai Mara amidst the trees near the border of Tanzania. It is among the leading hotels in Mara, that offers best views during the Migration of Wildebeest, gazelles and Zebras.
The Camp offers a luxurious safari, beautiful landscape and exemplary service. It has 20 suites each with a separate living area, private deck set aside for star gazing, plunge pools, indoor and outdoor shower.
During your stay in Ritz Carlton, you are assured of two game drives per a day. If by chance you travel during the migration period, opt to go around the Sand River to enjoy the incredible migration, watch how wildebeests fights for survival, or take a game drive around and enjoy the tracking of the big five.
Other than that, you may opt to relax by a wellness center to get a nice relaxing spa. Also get to make memories of the place in a photography studio.
Meals are prepared by experts and one can choose to dine in their suites, at the deck or in the main restaurant. There is a wine cellar where you relax as you enjoy your drinks.
Highlights
- Game Drives in Masai Mara with a 4×4 Land Cruiser
- 4-5 hours’ drive from Nairobi
- 45 minutes by flight
- Keekorok Airstrip is the most convenient
- Suites measures from 163 m2
Accommodation
Ritz Carlton has 20 suites with private decks, plunge pools and incredible views. The 20 Suites has a variety of room types, ideal for solo travelers, couples, families, or small groups;
- Standard Luxury Suites: can accommodate single, double or triple. The beds are king sized.
Have marble bathrooms (bathtub + separate shower), work desk and elegant window with large windows.
- executive rooms: accommodates up to 4 people having 2 bedrooms. Suitable for family.
- presidential suite: comprises of 4 bedrooms and can accommodate up to 8 Pax. Has a living room and dining room separately. A plunge pools.
Dining
In Ritz Carlton, meals are all inclusive and are prepared by expert Chefs. Drinks, meals and game drives are sorted out by the camp. They have variety of meals that one can enjoy in any location, whether in the main restaurant, in the open deck, the wine cellar or at the Canopy. From Local to International Meal, Ritz Carlton never disappoints.
At the restaurant, there is an open deck where you can stargaze or have your meals in an open wine cellar where you can enjoy the views of the savannah. It is known to provide perfect views of the savannah.
Enjoy a sweet tea in the afternoon with pastry of chef’s choice. Enjoy wines and beverages throughout your stay by a fire pit seat.
Facilities and Amenities
Swimming pool: The Ritz offers a plunge pool in every suite, and also there is an outdoor pool.
WIFI: It has a free Wi-Fi that functions 24/7, so one stays connected throughout.
A Spa Wellness Centre: After having a long driving session, Ritz has a wellness Centre where you can go and relax and get your bones back together.
A Gym: If you do gym, then there is no reason that may hinder you. The camp offers a Gym room with facilities.
Safaris and Wildlife Activities
That one Thing that makes Ritz Carlton stand out is the views of Wildebeest and Zebras at Sand River.
Gift Shop: To create memories, oner can buy some accessories from the gift shop in the Camp and decorate them in your house. Or get to purchase accessories from the shop and put a glance in your body.
Game Drives: The camp offers game drives twice in a day. One gets to enjoy the big five in Masai Mara during the stay in Ritz Carlton. The game drives often take place early in the morning or late in the evening.
Bird Watching: During Game drives, you can combine with birdwatching in the surrounding of Masai Mara. Spot birds and maybe you can record on your note book the birds that you have seen there.
Nature Walk: You can do nature walks with a tour guide. Get to be familiar with the environment and see different tree and plants in the surrounding. Enjoy the cool breeze in the area.
Open Deck: Ritz Carlton portrays an open deck where you can relax and star gaze. Having a nice drink, and a settled mind, enjoy the stars in the sky and watch how beautifully the keep twinkling.
Maasai Dance: In the evening, you are promised to enjoy Maasai Dance in your camp. Listen to their stories and cultures. Get to do the Maasai dance with them.
Tanzania Border: One can drive to Sand River, in the Tanzania border where the migration often takes place. If its during the migration period, one will be lucky to witness the incredible Wildebeests, Zebras and gazelles as they cross over and fight for their life from the crocodiles
