Taj Hotels will open its three new properties in the Greater Kruger National Park in 2026 as part of the first phase of a broader expansion plan that includes destinations across Southern and East Africa.
The six-key Taj Lion Kings Bush Lodge and the six-key Taj Lion Kings River Lodge are scheduled to open during the first quarter of 2026. The opening of the 30-key Taj Lion King Hilltop tented camp is slated for later in the year.
The group has additionally earmarked expansion into the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti, Botswana and Zambia under parent company Indian Hotels Company Limited’s broader objective of growing to 700 hotels globally by 2030.
“There are so many wonderful opportunities facing us right now and we’re looking forward to bringing them all to fruition so that our guests can enjoy unparalleled experiences throughout this one-of-a-kind region,” said Mark Wernich, Taj Hotels Cluster GM: Africa and Business Development Africa for sub-Saharan Africa.
“With this expansion, Taj Hotels reaffirms its commitment to shaping Africa’s luxury tourism landscape, blending conservation, community engagement and world-class hospitality for global travellers and visionary investors alike,” Wernich added.
