Angama Mara

Suspended Between Heaven and Earth

Perched 1,000 feet above the plains of the Maasai Mara, suspended between the heavens and the earth, lies one of Africa’s most extraordinary safari experiences—Angama Mara.

Its name, derived from the Swahili word meaning “suspended in mid-air,” perfectly captures the essence of this remarkable lodge that has redefined the standards of luxury safari accommodation in Kenya.

From its iconic location atop the Oloololo Escarpment within the Mara Triangle, Angama Mara offers guests an unparalleled vantage point over one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife arenas.

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🎬 The Legendary Location

Angama Mara’s setting is nothing short of cinematic—and for good reason.

The lodge occupies a 700-hectare site directly bordering the game-rich Mara Triangle, and it was amongst these very kopjes that many of the most romantic scenes from the film ‘Out of Africa’ were shot.

Guests wake to the sight of hot-air balloons drifting silently over the plains below, adding to the dreamlike quality of a truly extraordinary safari.

The position on the escarpment provides more than just spectacular views; it offers practical advantages too. With over a kilometre of Rift Valley frontage and a private road providing exclusive access to the reserve just ten minutes away, Angama Mara ensures its guests spend less time travelling and more time immersed in the wonders of the Mara.

🛏️ Accommodation: Where Luxury Meets the Wild

Angama Mara comprises two separate and identical camps—North and South—each with fifteen tented suites, ensuring an intimate atmosphere despite the lodge’s reputation.

These are not merely tents but 100-square-metre suites of canvas and glass, tailored to a bespoke design that seamlessly blends contemporary elegance with African style.

✨ Each Tented Suite Features

🪟 An 11-metre-wide, floor-to-ceiling glass frontage offering uninterrupted 180-degree views of the Mara below.
🪵 Polished wooden floors and elegant, contemporary design.
🛏️ Plush king-sized beds positioned to maximize the panoramic vista.
🛁 An en-suite bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, double vanity, and shower—all perfectly positioned to enjoy the view.
🌅 A private deck with signature red rocking chairs, ideal for private wildlife viewing or simply soaking in the sunrise.
🛎️ A personal butler assigned to each party, ensuring attentive yet unobtrusive service.

For families, each camp offers two sets of interconnected suites, and children of all ages are welcome throughout the year. The thoughtful design extends to accessibility, with wheelchair-accessible tents available.

🏛️ The Pavilion: Heart of the Angama Experience

Between the two camps lies the guest Pavilion, a shared space that elevates the lodge experience beyond mere accommodation.

🏊 The Infinity Pool — A 12-metre rim-flow swimming pool that seemingly disappears into the horizon.
🏋️ The Fitness Room — A well-equipped gym featuring Technogym equipment, with one of the best treadmill views in all of Africa.
📸 The Photographic Studio — A creative workspace for private tutorials, equipment rental, and printing portfolios.
🛍️ The Safari Shop & Beading Studio — A curated shop alongside a studio where Maasai women create bespoke beaded items daily.
📚 The Map Room — A quiet library space for learning more about the Mara ecosystem.

🎯 The Angama Safari Experience

Angama Mara offers a comprehensive range of activities that go far beyond the traditional game drive.

🦁 Game Drives — Expertly guided safaris into the Mara Triangle, where the concentration of wildlife is among the highest in Africa.
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Safaris — Drift silently over the plains at sunrise, followed by a champagne breakfast in the bush.
🚶 Guided Walking Safaris — Explore the Oloololo Escarpment on foot.
🎭 Maasai Cultural Visits — Immerse yourself in the traditions and daily life of the local Maasai communities.
📸 Photography Workshops — Benefit from private tutorials with an on-site professional photographer.
🌿 Community and Conservation Visits — Engage with the Mara Elephant Project and other conservation initiatives.

☀️ A Day at Angama Mara: From Dawn Till Dusk

🌅 Sunrise — A warm welcome with cappuccino and freshly baked Maasai honey biscuits delivered by your personal butler.
🦁 Morning — Witness the awe-inspiring sunrise amidst the abundant wildlife of the Mara Triangle on an early morning safari.
🧺 Midday — Embrace the serenity of the savannah with a picnic lunch under an Acacia tree.
🍷 Afternoon — Leisurely explore the lodge’s Shamba (kitchen garden), followed by a relaxing session with chilled rosé wine.
🥂 Evening — Return from an afternoon game drive to sundowner cocktails with the most spectacular views in Africa.

🌿 Sustainability and Community Impact

Beyond its luxurious facade, Angama Mara is deeply committed to conservation and community development.

Through the Angama Foundation, a donation from every guest-night supports vital local projects, including rhino-monitoring vehicles, medical clinics, and classroom construction.

The lodge’s partnership with the Mara Elephant Project allows guests to get up close with elephant conservation efforts.

💰 Angama Mara Rates

Rates & Special Offers

All amounts quoted in United States dollars.

📝 Note: First child (0–12) stays free when sharing with 2 adults.

🏕️ Tented Suites

🟢 Standard Season (5 Jan – Jun & Oct – 22 Dec)

👤 2 Adults (Per Person) — $1,850
👨‍👩‍👧 Child (0–17) — $925

🔴 Peak Season (Jul – Sept & 23 Dec – 4 Jan)

👤 2 Adults (Per Person) — $2,750
👨‍👩‍👧 Child (0–17) — $2,065

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Stay (2 Adults + 2 Children / 2 Suites)

🟢 5 Jan – May & Nov – 22 Dec — $3,700 per night.
🟡 Jun & Oct — $5,550 per night.
🔴 Peak Season — $9,630 per night.

🔗 Interconnected Tented Suite (4 Guests Surcharge)

🟢 Standard — $375 per night.
🟡 Shoulder (Jun & Oct) — $575 per night.
🔴 Peak — $975 per night.

⛺ Angama Safari Camp-Tent Rates

🟢 Standard Season — Adult: $950** · Child: **$950.
🔴 Peak Season — Adult: $2,200** · Child: **$2,200.

📅 Seasons

🟢 Standard Season — 5 January – 30 June · 1 October – 22 December.
🔴 Peak Season — 1 July – 30 September · 23 December – 4 January 2027.

🎟️ Maasai Mara Park Fees

📅 Jan – June — $100 per adult** & **$50 per child (9–17 years).
📅 July – Dec — $200 per adult** & **$50 per child (9–17 years).
👶 Children 8 years and under — FOC.
🌿 Angama Foundation contribution — $20.

👨‍👩‍👧 Children Rates

📝 Note: The first two children between 0–12 in any one reservation will be FOC in Standard Season. Any additional children of this age will be charged 25% of the rate.

📝 Note: Children between 13–17 accommodated in their own Tented Suite in Peak Season will be charged adult rates.

📝 Payment Terms

⏳ Provisional Bookings — Held for 30 days in Standard Season and 14 days in Peak Season prior to confirmation.
💰 On Confirmation — Standard Season: $100 per guest per night non-refundable booking fee, balance due 45 days prior to travel. Peak Season: 30% non-refundable deposit, balance due 60 days prior to travel.

❌ Cancellation Policy

🟢 Standard Season — 100% cancellation fees will be charged on bookings cancelled within 45 days prior to travel.
🔴 Peak Season — 30% cancellation fee will be charged on bookings cancelled more than 60 days prior to travel. 100% cancellation fees will be charged on bookings cancelled within 60 days prior to travel.

✅ Rates Include

🦁 All guided safaris into the Mara Triangle.
🚶 Guided walking safaris on the Oloololo Escarpment.
🍽️ All meals and drinks (excluding French Champagne & reserve wines).
👕 Laundry service & WiFi.
🎯 All on-property guest experiences.
✈️ Transfers to and from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip.
🚑 Emergency medical evacuation insurance.
👶 Child minding (from 18h00 to 22h00).
🧾 VAT and all levies.

❌ Rates Exclude

🎯 All additional guest experiences as otherwise listed.
🎟️ Maasai Mara National Park Fees.
🌿 Angama Foundation contribution.
🛍️ Safari Shop purchases & in-tent massages.
✈️ Air and road transfers from elsewhere within the Maasai Mara.
🏘️ Community visits.
💵 Gratuities.

📋 Additional Information

👥 Groups

Exclusive use of either or both camps available on request. Bookings of 10 Tented Suites for 3 nights or more qualify for Group Rates.

👤 Single Travellers

The first two single tents on any booking, or a combination of reservations for guests traveling together, will not be charged a single supplement. A 50% single supplement will be charged on all single tents thereafter.

👨‍👩‍👧 Families & Children

👶 Children of all ages are welcome year round.
🛏️ Children 12 and under are required to share a triple.
🏕️ Each camp includes 4 safe, interconnected Tented Suites.
🚙 Families traveling with children between 0–6 years in Peak Season are required to reserve an exclusive-use safari vehicle when booking less than three Tented Suites.

📅 Planning Your Stay

The best time to visit Angama Mara depends on your safari priorities:

🦬 July to October — The Great Migration season, when millions of wildebeest and zebra cross the Mara River nearby.
🦁 December to March — Clear skies, fewer tourists, and resident wildlife at its best.
🌍 Year-round — The Mara Triangle’s resident game ensures exceptional wildlife viewing regardless of the season.

🔗 Sister Properties and Similar Accommodation

⛺ Angama Safari Camp

For travellers who want to be right in the middle of the action, Angama Safari Camp is the little sister to Angama Mara.

This exclusive-use mobile camp sits deep in the Mara Triangle, close to where the Great Migration river crossings unfold. With only four tents, it offers total privacy and flexibility—your own camp, your own schedule.

🐘 Angama Amboseli

Angama’s growing portfolio includes Angama Amboseli, a sister property located in the Kimana Sanctuary near Amboseli National Park.

This new addition offers exclusive access to a 2,300-hectare wildlife corridor linking Amboseli National Park with the Chyulu Hills and Tsavo protected areas, providing breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro and magnificent herds of elephants.

🔍 Other Luxury Accommodation in Maasai Mara

🦁 Mara Plains Camp — Olare Motorogi Conservancy · Seven tented suites raised on wooded decks · Secluded, premium safari experience in one of the best big cat habitats.
🏕️ &Beyond Bateleur Camp — Foot of the Oloololo Escarpment · Two intimate camps of nine luxury tents each · Hardwood floors, polished silver and copper bathtubs · Classic safari elegance.
🦁 Mahali Mzuri — Olare Motorogi Conservancy · Owned by Sir Richard Branson · Futuristic design · Directly in the path of the Great Migration · Just twelve safari tents.
🏕️ Sand River Masai Mara — Inspired by the golden age of safaris · Vintage charm and riverside beauty · Spacious riverside tents.
🏕️ Cottar’s 1920s Safari Camp — Heritage-rich lodge · Cream-coloured tents styled in 1920s safari elegance · Professional Maasai guides.

🏁 Finally

Angama Mara represents the pinnacle of safari luxury—a place where breathtaking views, world-class service, and exceptional wildlife experiences come together in perfect harmony.

As one guest perfectly summarised: “We found nowhere else that came even close to the Angama Mara nestled on the rim of the escarpment, precisely between ‘Heaven and Earth’.”