Elewana Collection, an operator of lodges and safari camps across Kenya and Tanzania, has unveiled significant renovations and refreshed culinary concepts at two of its Kenyan properties: Elsa’s Kopje Meru and Elephant Pepper Camp in the Maasai Mara.

Sustainable, conservation-based luxury tourism operator, andBeyond, has officially opened the doors to its newest retreat in Kenya – andBeyond Suyian Lodge.

Mahali Mzuri, Sir Richard Branson’s luxurious tented safari camp in Kenya’s iconic Maasai Mara, has officially reopened its doors following a complete interior redesign – its first full refurbishment since it was launched in 2013.

Marriott International Expands Luxury Safari Portfolio in Kenya with a Dual Signing of The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Safari Camps

Virgin Limited Edition’s luxury tented safari camp, Mahali Mzuri in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, is set to undergo a full interior refurbishment. The project will include a re-concept of the 12 luxury tents and common areas, including the dining tent, bar and lounge, and breathtaking swimming pool, which overlooks the valley encompassing the route of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

Virgin Limited Edition is adding the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya to its exquisite collection of unique retreats.

&Beyond has extended its lodge circuit in East Africa, unveiling plans for an Exclusive Tourism Concession spread over 18,000 hectares in the Suyian Conservancy in Kenya. The new project is in partnership with global conservation charity Space for Giants.

Plaza Premium Group has added Nairobi to its global lounge network with an exclusive facility at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

Emerald Cruises has introduced a new African safari component to its Seychelles deployment in late 2024/early 2025. Operating from Nairobi to Mahe, the new 16-day ‘Safari and Seychelles’ comprises seven nights in Kenya (six of which are on safari), married with seven nights aboard Emerald Azzurra, priced from $14,545 per person.

Non-residents visiting Kenya’s Maasai Mara Reserve are now being charged US$100 per person per day to access the iconic game park after new fees were introduced on 1 January 2024. Previously, the rates was US$70 per person, per day, year-round.

JW Marriott has this week raised the curtain of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge, marking the company’s highly anticipated debut in the luxury safari segment.

Luxury safari lodge operator, Angama, has revealed further details and an opening timeline for its next property, Angama Amboseli, announced in February 2022.