Team
Mara SiriaDeep local knowledge, warm hospitality, and more than 20 years of experience in the Masai Mara Triangle.
At Mara Siria, hospitality is shaped by the people who call this landscape home. Our stable local team brings decades of experience, warmth, and deep knowledge of the Mara Triangle to every stay. Away from rigid schedules, our guides and camp staff ensure your safari moves at your own rhythm.
Camp Management & Hospitality
Warm faces ensuring a calm and personal stay
Manager
Joel Kamanja
Joel is the safari camp’s manager and has been for the last 18 years. An ever-present friendly face around camp, he will ensure your stay at Mara Siria is one you won’t forget.
Hospitality
Pollyann Karendi
Polly is our head waitress and has been at Mara Siria for the last 10 years. Her hospitality skills are first class, and you are guaranteed service with a smile!
Hospitality
Ronny Ruta
Ronny is our newest addition to the hospitality team as a specialist barista and barman- be sure to ask him for one of his signature cocktails!
Head Chef
Daniel Mutinda
Daniel has been our head chef since 2023. He is expertly trained in several cuisines and his food never disappoints.
Safari Guides & Naturalists
Local knowledge, sharp eyes, and a deep respect for the land
Naturalist
Emmanuel Ouma
Emmanuel is our resident Masai naturalist. A nature walk with Emmanuel is a must do to learn about the Masai Mara environment and its inhabitants- both wild and human!
Head Guide
Jacob Kamakei
Jacob is our resident guide and wildlife guru. A Masai Mara gamedrive with Jacob is guaranteed to include amazing sightings, spotting the elusive rhinos and leopards are his speciality!
Guide & Photographer
Oscar Fogg
Oscar is a FGASA-certified safari guide and wildlife photographer. He joined the Mara Siria team in 2025. With his camera, he captures the magic of the savannah, turning every Masai Mara safari into a visual highlight.
Beyond the Guides
Experience the calm atmosphere and personal hospitality shaped by our team.
Every member of our team — from our kitchen staff to our camp management — plays a part in creating an unhurried, welcoming atmosphere high above the Mara Triangle. Together, we ensure your time at Mara Siria moves at your own rhythm. Discover more about Mara Siria
