An Indian couple is going viral on social media for sharing their extraordinary experience of staying at an ultra-luxury resort in Maasai Mara, Kenya. Taking to X (formerly Twitter), user Anirban Chowdhury, who describes himself as a credit card enthusiast, detailed his luxurious adventure in a series of posts. He revealed that he, along with his wife, "ticked off a bucket list experience at one of Marriott's most exclusive and expensive properties - JW Marriott Masai Mara!" The jaw-dropping cost of their stay? A staggering Rs 5.
5 lakh per night, including taxes, Mr Chowdhury said. However, he also revealed that he booked the stay using Marriott Bonvoy points. In his posts, Mr Chowdhury documented the entire trip, providing insights into their luxurious adventure.
He described the all-inclusive package, which includes accommodation, meals, selected beverages, and a range of premium services such as bush meals, sundowners, and daily game drives. He also described other paid activities, including horse riding, hot air balloon rides and Maasai village tours. In the following post, Mr Chowdhury revealed that he secured this luxurious stay using Marriott Bonvoy points.
"So, we booked JW Marriott Masai Mara using 106,000 Marriott Bonvoy points per night for two," he explained. "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 p.