Two Kenyan safari camps brought under US luxury hotel brands under agreements with a Kenyan developer; African by asset location, partner domicile and territory.
| Record ID | TX-AFR-2025-0061 |
|---|---|
| Record type | Commercial IP transaction |
| Transaction type | Franchise agreement, Trade mark licence, Know-how licence |
| IP rights | trade mark, know-how |
| Status | Signed |
| Qualifying date | 2025-02-25 |
| Sector | Hospitality · Luxury safari camps |
| African markets | Kenya |
| Licensed territory | Kenya (two properties). |
| Disclosed value | Not disclosed in the sources reviewed. |
| Evidence | Primary source, independently corroborated · 3 source(s) |
| Last verified | 2026-10-25 |
Parties
- Marriott International, Inc. (United States): franchisor, licensor
- Lazizi Mara Limited (Kenya): franchisee, investor
- Lazizi Solio Limited (Kenya): franchisee, investor
Key terms
- Interest: brand and management rights; Exclusivity: Not stated by source; Territorial scope: Two camps, 40 tented units in aggregate; Term: Openings August 2025 and early 2026
Sources
- Marriott International expands luxury safari portfolio in Kenya with a dual signing of The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Safari Camps, Marriott International, 2025-02-25
- New Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott safari camps are opening in Kenya, The Points Guy, 2025-02-25
- Marriott expands luxury safari portfolio in Kenya, Hospitality Net, 2025-02-25
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