JW Marriott Mount Kenya Safari Camp Now Bookable, Including With Points and Cash

Updated: April 20, 2026, 2:24pm CDT

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JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp To Open July 1
How To Book JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp
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If you’ve been eyeing one of Marriott’s new safari-style stays, here’s good news: The JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp is officially open for bookings.

Even better, you can reserve stays well into 2027 — and yes, you can use points.

Here’s how to book it.

JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp To Open July 1

We’ve been tracking Marriott’s push into luxury safari stays for a while now, especially after the announcement that both JW Marriott and Ritz-Carlton safari camps were on the way.

The Ritz-Carlton Masai Mara Safari Camp opened its doors back in August 2025, but the JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp has been the one many travelers have still been waiting on. Now we finally have a date: The camp is set to open July 1, and reservations are officially live.

JW Marriott Kenya Safari Camp Room — JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp. Image Credit: Marriott

The camp is within Kenya’s Solio Game Reserve, between Mount Kenya and the Aberdare Mountains. It will feature 19 tented suites, each designed with indoor and outdoor living spaces, private plunge pools, and views of the surrounding landscape.

Stays are all-inclusive, covering meals, drinks, and scheduled activities. Guests can take part in guided experiences such as cycling safaris and both daytime and nighttime game drives. The reserve is particularly known for its rhino population, along with other wildlife, including lions and leopards.

Amenities will include multiple dining venues, a pool, a fitness center, and a spa.

How To Book JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp

Bookings are now open, with stays beginning in July 2026 and availability already extending into 2027. You can redeem Marriott Bonvoy points for this stay, but it will cost you a premium.

Cash rates currently start at around $2,500 per night for double occupancy. Award nights begin at approximately 212,000 points through Marriott Bonvoy.

Screenshot — Booking page for a 1-king-bed room. Image Credit: Marriott

Given that the rate includes accommodations, meals, drinks, and safari activities, pricing is generally in line with other high-end, all-inclusive safari lodges.

Hot Tip:

When searching for award availability, it can help to check a wide range of dates — including into 2027 — since inventory at smaller properties like this can be limited. Using tools like MaxMyPoint can make it easier to scan availability across an entire year and find bookable nights more efficiently.

Final Thoughts

Marriott is continuing to build out its footprint in the luxury safari space, and the JW Marriott Mount Kenya Rhino Reserve Safari Camp is a notable addition.

If you’ve been hoping to use points for a trip like this, it’s one of the more realistic ways to do it — even if it still comes at a high cost in both points and cash. With the resort’s limited number of accommodations, planning ahead can give you the best shot at securing your preferred dates.

For a general guide to African safaris, read this safari adventure guide, and for more tips on which countries to go on safari in, read about the 9 best countries on the continent for a safari.