The Garden
A garden to disappear into
Explore paths between frangipani, limes, flamboyant and bougainvillea. Claim the hanging daybed in the shade. Climb into the treehouse. Eat beneath the bougainvillea.
There is no obligation to fill the day with much more.
The treehouse
Up a flight of timber steps, its view level with the canopy, there are two floors protected by a makuti roof. The first level ideal for morning exercise or a yoga session, the second with a hammock and a view over the garden. It is the sort of place people claim on the first morning and return to for the rest of the week.
It is not an amenity. It is one of the reasons Mkoko is Mkoko: somewhere to read, nap, watch birds, and let an afternoon pass by.
Living with nature
Powered by the sun, nurtured by the rain
The house sits at the edge of the mangrove ecosystem, one of the most remarkable coastal habitats around Manda. Mangroves act as vital natural shields for tropical coastal shorelines. Their complex root network absorbs wave energy, crucial in minimising the destructive impact of big storms, provides erosion control by holding soil and locks away massive amounts of carbon in their soil and biomass. They also provide safe habitat for numerous species including colourful birds and red mangrove crab which you can sometimes spot from the house!
Mkoko is an off-grid house, powered by the sun and supported by rainwater harvesting.
Living off-grid means making the most of what nature provides, so small everyday choices make a difference — turning off the water while washing your hair, and switching off fans and lights when you leave a room, help us keep water and energy use to a minimum.