Richard Branson’s Mahali Mzuri, a Kenyan safari camp in Maasai Mara has been named the best outdoor luxurious spot in the world.
The facility not only won the number one hotel in the world but also the number one Safari Resort in Leisure + Travel during the 2021 World’s Best Awards.
Travel + Leisure recognizes the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, spas, and more, based on the results of their readers’ survey. Readers rated hotels on rooms/facilities, location, service, food and value.
As a result, this ranking is a manifestation that Maasai Mara’s Mahali Mzuri is powerful and unique with regards to the services it provides.
The Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards is a leading measure of the destinations and companies that satisfy some of the most passionate and discerning travelers across the globe.
Mahali Mzuri is a swahili name loosely translated as a “beautiful place” and its located in the private Olare Motorogi Conservancy in the wider Maasai Mara ecosystem in Kenya.
“It is an exceptional honor and dream come true to be named as the Number One Hotel in the World by Travel + Leisure’s knowledgeable readers,” says General Manager Wilson Odhiambo.
“Being recognized in any capacity by one of the most respected and renowned resources on travel globally is incredible in itself. Receiving two accolades, including Number One Safari Lodge alongside World’s Best, is exemplary and a recognition of the hard work and dedication that every single person in our Virgin Limited Edition team puts into Mahali Mzuri and serving its incredible guests each and every day.”
On her side as rep, KTB CEO Dr. Betty Radier disclosed that over the years Kenya has been working towards profiling the destination to attract niche clients who have specific preferences and needs.
“This is coming after the inaugural Roar Africa and Emirates Executive Private Jet Safari- (a World-Class Conservation Safari) to Masai Mara for luxury experiences in facilities within Mara, this shows that we have enough facilities to accommodate the luxury traveller,” says KTB CEO.
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