Marriott International recently signed an agreement with Delaware Investment Limited to open its first JW Marriott luxury safari lodge in Serengeti, Tanzania.

Expected to open in 2026, the lodge will be situated within the Serengeti National Park, a protected Unesco World Heritage Site.

JW Marriott Serengeti Lodge is expected to offer 30 private suites, including two presidential suites, each of which will have its own swimming pool and deck area. Extensive food, beverage and meeting facilities are also planned.

“We are delighted to partner with Delaware Investment Limited for this landmark project in the Serengeti, an exciting new destination for the brand, which also signifies our growing commitment to offering enriching experiences for our guests,” said Jenni Benzaquen, SVP, Brand Portfolio Europe, Middle East and Africa at Marriott International.

The lodge will sit between the Grumeti and Mbalageti rivers, benefiting from the abundant wildlife that accesses the rivers to the north and south, alongside views of the plains surrounding the lodge.

The closest and easiest way to reach the camp is from the Grumeti airstrip, a 25-minute drive from the site. International visitors can access the lodge from Kilimanjaro International Airport followed by a domestic flight to an airstrip in Serengeti or an eight-hour drive with views of the vast savannahs and wildlife along the route.

The JW Marriott Serengeti Lodge will mark the brand’s second luxury safari lodge in Africa, following the opening of JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge earlier this year in the Masai Mara National Reserve in Kenya. Marriott International currently operates more than 120 properties in Africa across its portfolio.