Angama Mara

Angama Mara lodge in Kenya is where the romance of canvas collides with the drama of the plains. Helmed by industry leaders and high-end travel whisperers Steve and Nicky Fitzgerald—drawn out of retirement for one final splash—Angama Mara Kenya luxury safari camp is inspired by the lovely Swahili word meaning ‘suspended in mid-air’, an especially appropriate name as it sits seemingly suspended on the edge of the Rift Valley’s Ololoolo Escarpment on the brink of Kenya’s famed Mara Triangle, one of Africa’s most sought-after parcels of land for its private, unrestricted access and wraparound vistas. It is no wonder, then, why Hollywood chose this exact location to film their award-winning Out of Africa movie, eternally capturing its enduring romance and nostalgia. See how Angama Mara can be included in a Kenya Honeymoon

Property Details

Unlike many safari accommodations, Angama Mara presents a hyper-modern approach to the Masai Mara luxury safari style. Its 30 suites still incorporate classic African safari canvas. End-to-end glass frontage windows and overhanging private decks allow guests to greet the breathtaking “forever views” of the Mara sunrise as the hot air balloons float above the horizon. In addition to the views, every detail has been honed to perfection through distinctive splashes of Masai reds, crystal carafes full of choice beverages, en-suite bathrooms outfitted in luxury Africology bath amenities and massive tin soaking tubs, and discreet butler’s lobbies for the preparation of one’s early morning tea and coffee.

The property consists of two separate camps of just 15 tented suites to promote exclusivity and privacy. Each camp boasts its own guest area, kitchen, and dedicated staff. And because Angama Mara welcomes children of all ages, the lodge has four sets of interconnecting tents for children to move freely and safely between their rooms and their parents’.

At the heart of Angama Mara is the warm team of Kenyans. They offer joyful and authentic care as safari guides, chefs, butlers, housekeepers, and managers. Their enthusiastic service is felt throughout the camp, whether guests are relaxing, exploring, or dining. The guest areas of both camps are dramatic gathering places where the inside and outside spaces run together. Views extend over the edge of the Rift Valley. Meanwhile, both camps share the central Pavilion. Here, guests will find a fitness center, swimming pool, and a gallery of African artwork. There is also a Masai craft studio where local women gather to create bespoke beaded items.

Dining at Angama Mara

Guests can enjoy dinners inside and outside, either by candlelight in the lodge or at a family-style nyama choma (bush barbecue). From dawn until dusk, Angama Mara presents a celebration of Kenya’s finest produce, utilizing indigenous ingredients and a variety of menus to suit everyone’s taste. There is not a buffet in sight at the Angama Mara lodge in Kenya. And the picnics are undeniably near perfect when they are taken at the very kopje where Out of Africa was filmed.

Activities

Days at Angama Mara are as action-packed or leisurely as guests choose them to be. There is no set schedule at this Masai Mara luxury safari camp. Each guest’s interests, preferences, and bucket lists structure the day. No matter the activity, guests find themselves in the middle of the action.  The Mara Triangle’s abundant animals and Big Five surround them, but not an excess of other tourists. Guests have a full suite of game drives, hot air balloon rides, walking safaris, and Masai village visits at their disposal. However, they are also welcome to do absolutely nothing at all. Witnessing the wildlife from the comfort of their deck is a perfectly acceptable way to spend an afternoon. There are no fences between the Mara and Angama Mara. That means the giraffes, elephant, buffalo, hippo, and plains game are always within sight.