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EXCLUSIVE USE · UNRIVALLED LOCATION · REFLECTIVE OF TRADITIONAL
In 2025, Manzili House, expands with the launch of Manzili Mara, an intimate escape on the Siria Escarpment overlooking the Maasai Mara and Northern Serengeti. Formerly Mara Pure, the camp has been reimagined by Manzili founder Vanessa Roumeguere and designer Tom Bossard, blending expertise in design, film, and cultural hospitality.
Originally built by the late Anthony Russell in traditional Maasai style, Manzili Mara carries the soul and detail of its Nairobi sister. With curated interiors, treetop decks, and vast views, it offers a sanctuary for those seeking immersion, privacy, and the rhythm of slow safari travel.
Together, the co-founders launch Manzili Mara to offer something truly rare: an exclusive home that feels private yet purposeful, luxurious yet grounded, and utterly unlike anything else in East Africa.
S E T T I N G -
Perched on the Siria Escarpment, the dramatic western edge of the Maasai Mara, Manzili Mara offers a uniquely elevated safari experience. Named for its jagged, “serrated” cliffs, this ancient landscape holds deep cultural significance for the Maasai and offers sweeping views over the Mara and into the Northern Serengeti. It’s a serene, private base for exploring one of Africa’s most iconic wilderness areas.
SAFARI STYLE -
An intimate, exclusive-use safari home perched on the Siria Escarpment, with sweeping views over the Maasai Mara and Northern Serengeti. Built in traditional Maasai style using mud walls, stilts, and natural materials, the house blends into the forest canopy. A wraparound deck, central fireplace, and cozy indoor-outdoor dining spaces create a warm, welcoming retreat—designed for immersive, meaningful wilderness experiences.
W H Y W E L O V E I T -
Offering panoramic views from its perch on the Siria Escarpment, with easy access to Ololo Gate.
Inspired by Anthony Russell, it’s a soulful retreat for dreamers, artists, and explorers. Built by Kenyan artisans using local materials, it reflects traditional Maasai design. Enjoy front-row views of the wildebeest migration as it begins its journey north.
ACTIVITIES -
Maasai Mara with a difference, Guests can enjoy game drives in the Mara Triangle, guided animal tracking and bush walks, and scenic bush breakfasts and sundowners overlooking the Serengeti. Rhino walks are also available through the nearby Partakilat Rhino Conservancy.
