Virgin Limited Edition to refurbish Mahali Mzuri safari camp

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 directly overlooks the valley encompassing the route of the Great Wildebeest Migration.

The new interior design concept has been carefully curated in partnership with Lynne Hunt London to enhance the guest experience by providing an immersive and serene environment that further connects Mahali Mzuri’s guests with the surrounding nature. While the camp will retain its iconic tented structures and deep-seated connection to the Maasai culture, the re-design will reflect a contemporary interpretation of African style, utilising natural materials and an earthy colour palette complemented by splashes of vibrant red and black in a nod to traditional Maasai attire. Local East African artists will also be celebrated throughout the camp with a thoughtfully curated collection of contemporary artworks. 

The individual tent accommodations, including a dedicated family tent, will feature spacious, open-plan suite-style living, incorporating large wrap around windows and terraces offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and bringing the outside in. The camp’s communal open firepit area and bar will continue to offer central spaces for social gathering post-game drives, or to simply relax and take in the wildlife in the valley beyond.

The newly refurbished camp will re-open in June 2025, ready for guests to take their front row seats to the Great Migration, which occurs every year during July and August when the wildebeest travel from Loita Hills to the Serengeti. The Great Migration is central to the origins of the camp, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2023, who’s concept was born out of a need to protect the route and land that was coming under threat.