Indian couple’s luxurious Rs 5.5 lakh per night stay at Masai Mara resort sparks debate online

An Indian couple spent IN5.5 lakh per night at luxury Kenya resort, JW Marriott Masai Mara. The couple used Marriott Bonvoy points for the opulent stay. The post has garnered over 1.5 million views on X.

Anirban Chowdhury shared his experience of staying at the JW Marriott Masai Mara (Image source: @VoyageBliss/X)

Indian couple spends Rs 5.5 lakh per night at luxury Kenya resort, JW Marriott Masai Mara. The couple used Marriott Bonvoy points for the opulent stay. The post has garnered over 1.5 million views on X.

A couple from India recently shared their remarkable experience of staying at the JW Marriott Masai Mara, one of Kenya‘s most exclusive and expensive resorts, with their stay costing a staggering Rs 5.5 lakh, including taxes, per night. The detailed post, which has garnered over a million views on X, was shared by Anirban Chowdhury, a self-proclaimed credit card enthusiast.

Chowdhury detailed his luxurious stay at The JW Marriott Masai Mara, highlighting the all-inclusive package encompassing accommodation, meals, selected beverages, and premium services like bush meals, sundowners, and daily game drives. He also mentioned additional paid activities such as horse riding, hot air balloon rides, and Masai village tours.

See the post:

Just ticked off a bucket list experience at one of Marriott’s most exclusive and expensive properties—JW Marriott Masai Mara! 🌍💎 If you’re dreaming of luxury safaris, this is the place. Stunning tented suites, epic game drives, and personalized service in the heart of the Mara!… pic.twitter.com/rwWv5sk77b

— Anirban chowdhury (@VoyageBliss) September 15, 2024

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In a subsequent X post, he revealed that he and his wife were able to enjoy this luxurious getaway by using Marriott Bonvoy points. “So, we booked JW Marriott Masai Mara using 106,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night for two. And let me tell you, I’d even pay 200k points for this experience! It’s all-inclusive, so unless you opt for paid activities, your out-of-pocket cost will be pretty much zero. The experience is worth every point!”

So, we booked JW Marriott Masai Mara using 106,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night for two, and let me tell you, I’d even pay 200k points for this experience! 🤯 It’s all-inclusive, so unless you opt for paid activities, your out-of-pocket cost will be pretty much zero. The… pic.twitter.com/HHk0vioTUO

— Anirban chowdhury (@VoyageBliss) September 15, 2024

Chowdhury posted this just a few days ago, and since then, it has gained over 1.5 million views and received numerous reactions. One X user commented, “I’ve never seen anything like this before—what an experience! But, wow, the cost is eye-watering.” Another user wrote, “This sounds like a dream vacation. If I had the points, I’d definitely consider it!”

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One person expressed their astonishment by saying, “Unable to wrap my head around the kind of wealth people have. I think I’m fairly rich and I am, by any reasonable standard. So I was like nice let’s check this place out and it costs 3.5 lakhs for one night. Almost 10 lakhs for a 3-day stay. What kind of money do folks earn?”