Angama Mara

Situated in the western part of Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve, the luxurious  Angama Mara sits high above the Siria-Oloololo Escarpment, looking down onto the Mara Triangle. The lodge comprises two identical, self-contained camps, each with 15 tented suites, its own central area, and independent services.

“Angama” in Swahili means ‘suspended in the air’, and it is truly benefiting of its name.  The 30 tented suites at Angama Mara, each covering an area of more than 100m2, are split evenly between the ‘South Camp’, which faces south-east, and the ‘North Camp’, which looks directly east over the Maasai Mara.

Although tents are made of canvas, they feel more like modern, open-plan apartments than safari tents due to its generous size. All are glass-fronted, with superb views over the Mara from every part of the room – the bed, the bath, the sitting area or the shower.  One can choose to sleep with the sliding doors open, admitting fresh air and some sounds of the wild. Each suite has a large, decked veranda with two modern red rocking chairs – a great place to enjoy the view or order a private dinner.

All of the tented suites contain double or twin beds, and four of them (two in each camp) are interconnecting, with a shared balcony, making them suitable for families. The beds have electric blankets, which are welcome at night, when it can be pretty chilly perched high on the hills.

Since the suites are open plan, the bathroom is separated from the lounge only by a decorative screen. There is a free-standing bath, a vanity mirror with double basins and gold taps, a separate flush toilet and an excellent rain shower.

The activities at Angama Mara are varied and flexible. There are game drives into the Mara Triangle section of the Maasai Mara National Reserve. This large area is shared by a few other lodges and camps, but gives excellent wildlife-viewing from a network of well-maintained earth roads. Parts of the Mara Triangle are also open to off-road driving which is perfect when following predators chase prey. Guided walks are also available from the camp.

If one wants to relax in-between game drives, there is an infinity pool, as well as a fitness suite, and the option of ordering massages on your own veranda.

Angama Mara has also built a huge vegetable garden, which provides seasonal, fresh produce to the lodge. Tours of this impressive shamba(meaning ‘farm’ in Swahili) are also very popular.

 *For a full list of available activities, the best time of the year to visit, and any other relevant enquiries, please contact a Sister Hippo Travel Consultant!