Wild luxury is the hallmark of Bushtops Mara Spa in Kenya, winner of the 2015 World Luxury Safari Spa Award. Designed by Swiss architect Andrin Schweizer, the spa integrates the surrounding landscape into every treatment, creating a calm, restorative environment that connects guests with the African bush. A broad wooden relaxation deck offers uninterrupted views of the plains and a nearby salt lick where wild animals gather, making it easy to relax before or after a treatment while watching wildlife.
The spa’s facilities include a sauna and a Rasul steam room, as well as multi-sensory Arabian mud rituals that combine sensory elements for a deeply restorative experience. For total relaxation, guests can recline on a water-jet bed in the heated infinity pool. At night the pool glows subtly thanks to tiny embedded lights, creating a peaceful, moonlit atmosphere.
Signature treatments reflect local ingredients and expert technique. The Kurhula Ritual is a full-body massage that includes face and scalp work using rich coconut oil to nourish the skin and ease tension. The Jewel of Africa treatment incorporates the energizing properties of warm oils and crystals to relieve muscle tightness and help counter jet lag. Skincare products are organic and botanically based, supplied by the sustainably developed African brand Terres d’Afrique.
The spa’s design and treatments emphasize harmony with nature, thoughtful use of local resources and a sensory approach that complements the safari experience. Whether seeking vigorous restoration after a game drive or a gentle unwind beneath the stars, Bushtops Mara Spa offers an elegant, nature-centered retreat.