Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya

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Accor signs first Mantis in Masai Mara, Kenya

Hotel group Accor is going on safari, and expanding its footprint in Eastern Africa with the opening of the Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge set for 2024…

pool area at accor mantis masai mara

The Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge will be located in the Enonkishu Conservancy, and is set to become a highlight property for the brand and the group, offering guests direct access to the Mara-Seregenti game reserve and providing the ideal location for unique safari experiences.

Mantis, founded in 2000 by entrepreneur and conservationist Adrian Gardiner, features a diverse collection of extraordinary destinations around the globe. Since joining forces in 2018, Accor and Mantis have worked together to take on new opportunities to welcome guests in authentic curated hotels, eco-lodges and waterways, while prioritizing the cause of sustainability and to promote further appreciation of the natural environment across every unique destination.

The group is partnering with Rakam Investment Ltd, a limited company engaged in investment, focusing on real estate since its inception in 2016, and which has developed commercial and residential properties in the Greater Nairobi Metropolitan Area.

“We are pleased to bring Accor’s brand, Mantis, to one of the most distinct and exclusive locations in Masai Mara,” said Ann Rutere, CEO Rakam Investment Ltd. “In addition to the brand’s uniqueness and awareness in the market, our confidence in this project comes from the high focus to sustainability and preservation of natural heritage offered by the Enonkishu Conservancy and Mantis expertise in the industry. We are excited to open our doors in 2024 and look forward to offering a combination of authentic, unique, and curated experiences to our guests visiting from all parts of the world.’’

entrance to mantis masai mara eco lodge

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Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge will be strategically located in the Enonkishu Conservancy, on the Northern boundary of the Mara-Serengeti game reserve, and will feature 20 tented suites, a restaurant and bar, events space, a sauna and a wellness facility. As with every Mantis across the world, guests staying at Mantis Masai Mara Eco-Lodge will be immersed in an environment celebrating conservation, locality, and sustainability, with activities varying from educational talks about the Masai people and the history of the land, or evening ‘story-telling’ around the boma.

“The Masai Mara is one of the most renowned wildlife conservation and wilderness areas in Africa, and we are excited to offer guests sustainable adventures which celebrate the region’s culture and stay true to the roots of safari,” said Paul Gardiner, CEO of the Mantis Collection. “We will provide fresh experiences which enable guests to make authentic connections with both nature and the people, all whilst supporting sustainability, conservation and community empowerment and upliftment – the founding core pillars of Mantis.”

natural materials used in the dining area of the accor mantis masai mara

Image credit: Accor

Once open, the lodge will be ready to welcome safari enthusiasts, offering them the opportunity to discover wildlife in their environment, as well as nature lovers who enjoy stargazing at night, birding or photographic tours, all of which will be available at the property. The spectacular new Eco-Lodge will continue to promote the cause of sustainability as part of the collaboration between Accor and Mantis.

> Since you’re here, why not read about more Accor developments in the pipeline?

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Pauline Brettell / 17.12.2021

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