{"id":146,"date":"2018-06-04T16:05:39","date_gmt":"2018-06-04T16:05:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/multipurpose.loc\/hotel\/?page_id=146"},"modified":"2025-09-29T12:15:49","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T12:15:49","slug":"about-manzilimara","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/manzilicollection.com\/manzilimara\/about-manzilimara\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space height=”72px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” shadow_x_offset=”0″ shadow_y_offset=”0″ shadow_blur=”0″ shadow_spread=”0″][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”The Story Behind Manzili Mara” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:24px|text_align:center|line_height:47px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Manzili Mara was born of friendship, legacy, and creative collaboration.This remarkable home was first brought to life by designer Tom Bossard and the late Anthony Russell, an artist and conservationist whose pioneering view of safari as both art and ecology shaped the original house. After Anthony\u2019s passing, Tom joined forces with Vanessa Roumeguere, founder of Manzili House in Nairobi, to reimagine the space with fresh vision while honoring the soul of what came before.<\/p>\n

Together, they created something rare: a house rooted in community, story, and deep respect for place. Built on the Siria Escarpment\u2014named from the Maasai word siria, meaning \u201cserrated\u201d\u2014the house sits at a sacred threshold, a\u00a0 jagged spine of ancient rock and cultural memory. It was constructed entirely in traditional Maasai style, using mud, timber, and thatch, and brought to life by the hands and hearts of the local community.<\/p>\n

Every inch of Manzili Mara reflects a shared ethos: that hospitality can be intimate, design can be meaningful, and travel can support what is local and lasting. This is not simply a place to stay. It is a place to feel, to remember, and to return to\u2014in story, in spirit, or again one day on foot.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][stm_spacer height=”50″ height_tablet=”30″ height_mobile=”20″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2740″ img_size=”370×450″ onclick=”link_image” css_animation=”none”][stm_spacer height=”30″ height_tablet=”20″ height_mobile=”10″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2741″ img_size=”370×450″ onclick=”link_image”][stm_spacer height=”30″ height_tablet=”20″ height_mobile=”10″][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/3″][vc_single_image image=”2619″ img_size=”370×450″ onclick=”link_image”][stm_spacer height=”30″ height_tablet=”20″ height_mobile=”10″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][stm_spacer height=”20″ height_tablet=”20″ height_mobile=”10″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row shadow_x_offset=”0″ shadow_y_offset=”0″ shadow_blur=”0″ shadow_spread=”0″][vc_column width=”1\/3″ shadow_x_offset=”0″ shadow_y_offset=”0″ shadow_blur=”0″ shadow_spread=”0″ shadow_color=”” css=”.vc_custom_1759147744447{background-color: #fcf3e8 !important;border-radius: 3px !important;}”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Getting There<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Remote but Easily Reached<\/strong>
\nThough set deep in the wilderness, Manzili Mara is easily accessible by air or road.<\/p>\n

By Air:<\/strong>
\n— Scheduled flights from Nairobi to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip (just 20 minutes from the
\nhouse)
\n— Private charters and helicopters available on request<\/p>\n

By Road:<\/strong>
\n— Approximately 5 hours from Nairobi
\nCoordinates:
\n— Airstrip: Kichwa Tembo
\n–House: 1\u00b018&#39;49.7&quot;S 34\u00b056&#39;07.8&quot;E
\n–Guests are welcomed on arrival and transferred directly to the house\u2014where wild landscapes and complete privacy await.<\/p>\n

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Sustainability<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Conservation in Every Detail<\/strong>
\nManzili Mara is guided by a\u00a0low-impact tourism model, designed to support both\u00a0local
\ncommunities\u00a0and the\u00a0natural ecosystem.<\/p>\n

Key sustainability practices include:<\/strong>
\n— 100% solar-powered with no diesel reliance
\n— Built entirely with locally sourced, natural materials
\n— Operated and maintained by a local Maasai team
\n— Supports community partnerships and conservation efforts
\n— Minimal footprint and limited guest capacity for ecological integrity
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Health & Comfort<\/strong><\/h3>\n

[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Comfort in the Wild<\/strong>
\nManzili Mara is situated in a\u00a0very low-risk malaria zone, thanks to its high elevation. The
\nhouse is equipped with the essentials for a safe and comfortable stay.<\/p>\n

What to expect:<\/strong>
\n— Filtered mineral water throughout
\n— 24-hour solar electricity (240V)
\n— CPAP machines compatible
\n— UK three-pin plugs (guests are advised to bring a universal adaptor)
\n— Wi-Fi across the property
\n— Laundry service included
\nThe climate is pleasant year-round, with warm days, cool nights, and low humidity.
\nDry seasons:\u00a0January\u2013March and June\u2013October
\nRainy seasons:\u00a0Long rains in April; short rains in November\u2013December[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][stm_spacer height=”70″ height_tablet=”50″ height_mobile=”30″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” shadow_x_offset=”0″ shadow_y_offset=”0″ shadow_blur=”0″ shadow_spread=”0″ shadow_color=”” css=”.vc_custom_1759145914267{margin-bottom: -60px !important;background-image: url(https:\/\/manzilicollection.com\/manzilimara\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manzili-Mara.jpg?id=2576) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” stm_transparent_bg=”rgba(17,17,17,0.5)”][vc_column css_animation=”none” shadow_x_offset=”0″ shadow_y_offset=”0″ shadow_blur=”0″ shadow_spread=”0″ shadow_color=”” offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-offset-2 vc_col-md-8 vc_col-xs-12″][stm_spacer height=”180″ height_tablet=”120″ height_mobile=”70″][vc_custom_heading text=”Book Now” font_container=”tag:h3|font_size:72|text_align:center|color:%23ffffff|line_height:80px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1746700319645{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}” link=”title:Book%20Now”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1759146006089{margin-bottom: 40px !important;}”]<\/p>\n

Book a stay with Manzili Mara today<\/span><\/p>\n

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