Overview
Endless views over the Masaai Mara
Set high above the Maasai Mara in Kenya you’ll discover the two camps of Angama Mara, arguably positioned in one of the most astounding places in Africa, on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, and offers you the most spectacular views.
Game viewing is fantastic all year round, with private access to the reserve. Your safari days will be tailor-made to suit your interests and energy levels. Not only are you treated to amazing animal sightings at Angama Mara, but you can also enjoy hot air ballooning, walking safaris and garden-to-table lunches in the Shamba.
Keen photographers can head out on photographic safaris and then edit their images in the lodge’s photographic studio. Art enthusiasts will enjoy the gallery of African art, jewellery and clothing, as well as the opportunity to visit a studio where local Maasai women created bespoke beaded items.
Facts
At a glance
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30 rooms split between two camps
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Spa and gym
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Kitchen garden
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Swimming pool
Experiences
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Safari drives
Your game drive will be planned according to your interests. The camp is surrounded by abundant resident wildlife with prides of lion, cheetah, leopard, large elephant herds, buffalo and more. And during the migration season you’ll be right in the heart of the action.
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Walking safaris
Escorted by a Maasai naturalist guide, head out on foot to explore the wilderness along the Siria Escarpment. The length of the walk can be adjusted to suit your interests and energy levels. You’ll discover the role the plants, birds, insects and animals play in Maasai customs and beliefs.
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Photography
You can enjoy a private tutorial with an on-site wildlife photographer in Angama Mara’s Photographic Studio. You can also hire photographic equipment and learn more about editing on large-screen Apple desktops. You’ll head out on safari with a specialist guide. If you’d prefer to just enjoy the scenery, the in-house photographer can arrange a shoot to capture your memories for you.
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Run in Kenya
If you’re keen to get your heart rate up, go for a run with the Angama Running Club. You’ll head out across the escarpment and you may even see giraffes, zebras and other game along the way.
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Hot air ballooning
Enjoy a fresh cup of Kenyan coffee at the balloon inflates then just before dawn you’ll be drifting along over animals as the sun slowly paints the landscape golden. When you come back down to earth there’ll be a Champagne breakfast waiting for you on the plains.
Community & Culture
The Angama Foundation raises funds to assist Partakilat Primary School with various projects and needs. Since 2015 the foundation has built three classrooms, student and teacher ablution facilities and accommodation for teachers. They have also donated 150 pairs of Shoes that Grows, over 100 desks, 300 backpacks filled with stationary and five 10,000-litre capacity water tanks. The foundation has also been involved in other projects in Partakilat, among them were building two Early Childhood Development classrooms, donating bookshelves to the school and constructing a dam to supply water to the school. There are future projects planned to help the school and others.
Conservation
The Angama Foundation works together with the Mara Conservancy to ensure the wellbeing of the Mara Triangle. That work will extend outwards to the rest of the Mara-Serengeti ecosystem once the Triangle is fully sustainable. Livestock predation compensation and rhino monitoring are two of the matters they are focusing on to begin with. They also work with Collaring for Conservation, Mara Elephant Project and Mara Raptor Project. Angama Mara launched the Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year competition to showcase the reserve as one of the best year-round wildlife destinations.
Footprint
Angama has made a concerted effort to minimise their use of single-use plastics and installed a water bottling plant to produce cold and room temperate still water and sparkling water which goes into reusable glass bottles. This initiative has prevented the waste of some 75,000 plastic bottles over three years. Plastic bottles that are collected from the side of the road in the park are turned into EcoBricks which can be used as building blocks for raised beds in the Shamba.
A nominal nightly donation from guests goes towards the foundation making a difference in education, healthcare and conservation. If you’re interested in visiting any of the projects, your camp manager can make the arrangements for you.
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Example trips
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What makes us different
Why Niarra
Niarra Travel is a forward-thinking travel company headquartered in London born out of a passion to do things differently.
In Swahili, a Bantu language spoken by millions in Eastern, Central and Southern Africa, the name Niara means "with utmost purpose" and our team are united by a passion for exploration and a belief that the right kind of travel can make the world a better place.
Our Travel Researchers are here to create incredible trips with a positive impact for you.
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Unforgettable experiences
Creating your trip is entirely collaborative and our Travel Researchers are here for every step.
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Positive impact
Curated sustainable experiences and accommodation that maximize the benefits to local people and place.
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Fairness and transparency
An open, competitive pricing structure that ensures more money goes to where it's needed in the destination.
