Safari Guru

Angama Mara Kenya

Angama Mara in Kenya is a remarkable owner-run luxury safari lodge inspired by the Swahili word for 'suspended in mid-air', and it is located high above the floor of Africa's Great Rift Valley. While the camp itself is situated on the border of the Mara Triangle, a notable wildlife area in itself, Angama Mara overlooks the Maasai Mara National Park, considered by many as the loveliest game reserve on the continent.

Angama Mara safari camp is a magnificent destination, offering everything one would expect from a luxury safari offering in this part of East Africa. The camp itself comprises two separate intimate safari camps of fifteen tented suites each. The facility has its own airfield only minutes from the camp and quick and easy access to the Maasai Mara National Park below. Tailor-made safari days and famously warm Kenyan hospitality are what this exception safari offering prides itself on.

The architecturally dramatic guest areas of Angama Mara were inspired by Nairobi's Muthaiga Club, which was built in 1917 and famously featured in the blockbuster movie Out of Africa. Similar to most early colonial design in Africa, the inside of the guest areas become the outside, and vice versa.

It's quite common at Angama Mara for all the action to be out on the deck, and during those dramatic yet brief afternoon thunderstorms, guests will be safely tucked behind the floor-to-ceiling glass doors watching this sought after African spectacle unfold.

At night, the softly-lit architecture of the Maasai brick walls and the cone-shaped buildings that float on a lily pond maintain guests' attention. The library, a lovely quiet and handsome brick-clad oval room, is perfect for offering private dining for guests seeking personal refuge. Complete with WiFi, and offering much personal space together with a thoughtfully chosen collection of books and films on Africa, the library also attracts much guest attention during the quiet times of the day.

The only common shared area between the two camps is The Pavilion, which sits in the heart of the lodge, separating the two individual camps. Easily reached by accessible footpaths, here guests will find the fitness room with Technogym equipment and stacking floor-to-ceiling glass doors overlooking the Maasai Mara National Park, an infinity swimming pool of 12m x 6m heated by solar power and enclosed on three sides for privacy, and both shaded and unshaded sun loungers. The Pavillion also includes the safari shop showcasing the very best of Kenyan craft, and leading off from it, a studio where Maasai ladies bead bespoke items.

Situated in a prime location in East Africa, Angama Mara is easily accessible from major international airports and combines perfectly with all of the safari highlights in the region. Angama Mara offers cloakroom facilities for those guests with a planned late checkout and a late-night flight departing from Nairobi.

Angama Mara Kenya

Property Details

Location

Maasai Mara National Park (Mara Triangle)

Accommodation

2 Camps of 15 tented suites each, 11-metre wide, floor-to-ceiling glass front

Guest Room Facilities

Mini bar, safe, tablet with guest information, WiFi, charging Points, writing desk and Africology guest amenities

Camp Facilities

Pool, Gym, Library, Spa

Family Policy

Children of 6 years and older. Four sets of interconnecting tents, allowing children to move freely between their tent and their parents’.

Activities

Safari, Walking Safari, Hot air ballooning, Massage, Bush Barbeque, Night Drives, Out of Africa Experience

Available Services

Babysitting Service, Credit Card, Laundry Service, Room Service

Included

Guided safaris and walking safaris, meals and drinks (excluding French Champagne), laundry, WiFi, emergency medical evacuation insurance

Not Included

Maasai Mara Park Fees (currently US$80 for non-residents per 24hr period), Hot air ballooning, massage, community visits and gratuities

Why Angama Mara Kenya?

Owner Run, Spectacular 180º views, Location

Family Safari Specialists

If you’re dreaming of Africa, your journey has already begun!

Truly unique experience. Many thanks to Allan and his team for planning such a wonderful safari at Kruger National Park. Highly recommend!

Mikaël Schinazi

2023-01-09

This was our 4th trip to Africa and by far the best ever. All the details were properly handled; we had not flight problems or delays and the service provided by Safari Guru was outstanding. I would recommend them, and have to friends and family. We will be going back to Africa with the outstanding Staff of Safari Guru.

Ann Becher Smead

2022-11-17

We recently returned from Kenya, had a fabulous safari designed by Deon de Villiers of Safari Guru. We had some wonderful sightings and the whole thing went without a single hiccup. The guides were excellent. Deon was so helpful in allowing us to reschedule several times due to COVID restrictions preventing travel. We visited Sirikoi in the Lewa Conservancy and Serian Ngare, Serian Nkorombo and Mara Plains at Masai Mara, each place offering a different experience, each special in its own way. Loved the rhinocerous at Lewa, giraffe giving birth at Ngare, hippopotamus at Nkorombo and cats at Mara Plains, and so so much more. We highly recommend Deon and the Safari Guru team.

John M

2022-10-16

We finally got to take our Kenya/Rwanda adventure with Safari Guru post pandemic. Our trip was a fantastic experience that immersed us in Africa. The holiday went as planned, everything was organised so we were gently steered from place to place, which we enjoyed as we found we weren't "travel fit" after sitting on sidelines for two years! Our lodges in Kenya were beautiful, nice and small, felt like you were part of a family, rather than a customer! Rwanda was a highlight, an amazing country with a shocking past that is moving forward beautifully. The advice from Deon to do two gorilla walks was perfect. Our first day we hiked in to mountain and when we got there the heavens opened and it didn't stop! The scouts found 6 gorillas for us to glimpse as they were hiding from rain too! We trekked down in the mud, rivers of water ending up bedraggled! It was a great experience but the next day was perfect! Beautiful blue skies, trekked up and gorillas were everywhere, sunning themselves and eating vigorously. Was awesome being so close and they couldn't care less! Would highly recommend safari Guru, they planned us a perfect holiday and are easy to contact with queries and answer promptly. Travelling on our own was great as each place we stayed, there were like travellers from around the world to socialise with. Thanks Deon and Ashley

Jackie Helliwell

2022-10-16

I was completely blown away with the service I received from Safari Guru. We had a most marvellous holiday in South Africa, Botswana and Namibia. Everything went extremely well and the Wilderness team were excellent in looking after us at each of their safari camps. Well done to Deon and Ashley, Morag Cotsell

Morag Cotsell

2022-10-15

Had an amazing experience working with Deon and Safari Guru. My wife and I went into this trip thinking of it as a once in a lifetime experience. Because of our experience we have another trip in mind to bring our children so they can have the same amazing experience that we had. Thank you Deon! We look forward to seeing you again!

John A. Mertz

2022-07-27

Thanks you Deon for amazing and wonderful experience of Masai Mara. It's once in a lifetime and on top great hospitality from Safariguru right from arrival, Resort stay and well designed itinerary. I would love to bring my family again this time for Botswana, so look forward to crafted trip next

Manish Shah

2022-07-27

Safari Guru organized us an amazing journey in Namibia for our wedding anniversary; it will be long lasting and marvelous memories for years! We also greatly appreciated the dedication and support of Safari Guru's team during these challenging times of the Covid pandemic as they had to re-arrange 2 times our trip initially planned for 2020. Thanks and kudos to Deon and all at Safari Guru!

JF Redon

2022-04-19

We had a truly magical safari in Botswana. Deon and the staff of Safari Guru will guide you to the exact places you want to go specific to your desires and budget. Highly recommend!

barbara nelson

2022-03-23

Botswana! What an incredible destination as we begin to travel again. This is a trip of a lifetime. The game drives were exhilarating, the people are friendly, the food fantastic, and the accommodations are meant to spoil you. Our trip was beautifully planned and executed by Deon De Villiers and his team at Safari Guru. They have been to every camp they recommend and tailor your safari experience to you. What else could you ask for! We will travel with them again and highly recommend Safari Guru to plan your next trip!