Manzili Mara

PRIVATE | EXCLUSIVE | LUXURY | AT YOUR OWN PACE

YOUR PRIVATE SAFARI HOME IN THE MARA

YOUR PRIVATE SAFARI HOME

Perched on the Siria Escarpment, this is one of the Mara’s most exceptional locations. Just ten minutes from the entrance to the Mara Triangle, Manzili Mara offers seamless access to one of Africa’s richest wildlife areas, surrounded by nature at every turn. Where the land drops away into endless plains and the horizon stretches into Tanzania sits Manzili Mara, a private safari home suspended between sky and savannah. This is not a lodge, but a home away from home, hand-built by the local community in traditional Maasai style, using natural materials drawn from the land itself. Offered exclusively to one group at a time, Manzili Mara promises total seclusion and the rare luxury of time: a space for you and your loved ones to rekindle in privacy, move slowly, and experience a soulful safari entirely at your own rhythm, for those seeking something more considered, more connected, and more deeply personal.

COMFORT AND LUXURY - DESIGNED TO FEEL LIKE HOME

From shaded verandas and treetop bedrooms, guests are surrounded by wildlife and the gentle hush of the landscape beyond. Manzili Mara was designed with panoramic decks raised on stilts, allowing the home to sit in and around the trees, blurring the boundaries between structure and wilderness, and bringing nature to your doorstep in every direction. With sweeping views across the Serengeti and skies that stretch into Tanzania, the house offers deep comfort in the heart of untamed land. Inside, interiors rooted in tradition are layered with bold textures and adorned with art and artifacts, each piece telling a story. This is not your typical safari aesthetic; it’s soulful, stylish, and a little bit funky, a space for creatives, dreamers, and travellers.

SLEEP IN COMFORT - A RESTFUL RETREAT AMONG THE TREES

Evenings at Manzili Mara are quiet, slow, and deeply restorative. Each of the five ensuite bedrooms is set on raised wooden decks, nestled into the treeline, with sweeping views over the plains below. Natural textures, soft linens, and curated details create a sense of warmth and ease, inviting long sleeps, afternoon naps, and quiet moments curled up with a book by the fire, hot water bottle tucked beneath the covers. As the sun dips behind the escarpment, indoor fireplaces come alive, casting a golden glow across timber floors and woven walls. Whether you’re drifting off to the distant sounds of the savannah or waking to birdsong and morning mist, this is comfort redefined, intimate, elemental, and deeply grounding.

WINING & DINING - A TASTE OF HOME COOKED WITH SOUL

Meals at Manzili Mara are full of heart, home-cooked with care, using locally sourced ingredients and seasonal produce. Whether it’s sunrise coffee with fresh fruit on the deck, a bush breakfast under acacia trees, or a candlelit dinner around the fire, food here is about togetherness and simplicity. Expect wholesome dishes, East African touches, and generous helpings served in beautiful, thoughtful spaces, indoors and out. From slow lunches to wild picnics, every meal invites you to slow down, savour, and feel utterly at home.

Accommodation

Mysterious and soulful. Perfect for a secluded suite. Note: “Sirikwa” refers...
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Deep cultural meaning. Genuine Maasai concept of sacred interdependence.  ...
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Simple, grounding, and warm. Perfect entry-level room. Welcome to Manzili ...
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1 Queen Size Bed
A beautiful choice for a family suite or children’s room. “Olonana” means “ge...
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1 Queen Size Bed
Poetic reinterpretation of a peaceful refuge. In Maa, “Oloip” means “shade” o...
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1 Queen Size Bed

Sustainability

Conservation in Every Detail Manzili Mara is guided by a low-impact tourism model, designed to support both local communities and the natural ecosystem. Here, sustainability is not an add-on; it is the foundation. 

 

Key sustainability practices include:

  • 100% solar-powered with no diesel reliance
  • Built with locally sourced, natural materials
  • Operated and maintained by a local Maasai team
  • Supports community partnerships and conservation efforts
  • Minimal footprint and limited guest capacity for ecological integrity

Getting There

Remote but Easily Reached

Though set deep in the wilderness, Manzili Mara is easily accessible by air or road. Guests are welcomed on arrival and transferred directly to the house, where wild landscapes and complete privacy await.

By Air:

  • Scheduled flights from Nairobi to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip (just 20 minutes from the house)
  • Private charters and helicopters available on request

By Road:

  • Approximately 5 hours from Nairobi

Coordinates:

  • Airstrip: Kichwa Tembo
  • House: 1°18’49.7″S 34°56’07.8″E

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