The Seychelles
Remotely located in the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles is a group of beautiful tropical islands and is the definitive unspoilt tropical paradise. Renowned for its palm fringed white-powdered beaches and cerulean waters, brimming with a kaleidoscope of marine life, ideal for diving and snorkelling.
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Zanzibar
Rich in Swahili culture, Zanzibar offers so much more than a fly and flop beach destination. Wonder through Stone Town, an old Arabic trading port, or spend an afternoon on the spice route before settling down and digging your toes into the white sand of one of Zanzibar’s many beautiful beaches.
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The Kenyan Coast
Kenya’s Indian Ocean coastline is home to endless stretches of impossibly white beaches. With a strong influence from the early days of trade with Arabia, the Swahili-inspired seafood dishes, warm hospitality of coastal Kenyans and the gentle lapping of turquoise waters, home to a dazzling array of sea life, offer the perfect ending to an East African safari.
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Amboseli National Park
Experience pristine, private and wild Africa in Amboseli National Park. This is a place of timeless wilderness presided over by the magnificent summit of one of Africa’s greatest icons – Mount Kilimanjaro. And the home to some of Africa’s greatest tuskers.
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Lamu
An island archipelago off Kenya’s Swahili coast, Lamu is a jewel in the country’s tourism crown. It still retains its charm and gentle way of life, fascinating culture and white sand beaches. Here there are no roads, but rather alleyways and footpaths, and just a rare few motorized vehicles.
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Offering some of the best private villas, this is barefoot luxury at its best.
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We pride ourselves in curating bespoke itineraries for our guests. Share your dreams with us and we look forward to creating unforgettable memories together.
East of the Mara is best accessed from Nairobi, be it a short 40-minute flight to the Amboseli / Tsavo ecosystem, a longer hop to the Kenyan Coast or Zanzibar, or a 3-hour international flight to the Seychelles – all of which can allow for same-day travel if departing from the Mara that morning.
Travel east from the Mara and spoil yourself on one of the Indian Ocean’s many beach destinations. The names alone conjure up the beauty of the Swahili coast: Lamu, Malindi, Watamu, Diani and of course, Zanzibar.
All these partner properties have been handpicked by the Angama Safaris team because of the exceptional experiences and high standards they consistently deliver, making each an exceptional destination in an East African Safari.
North Island
Seychelles private barefoot luxury at its best, North Island has just eleven guest villas offering each guest an unparalleled sense of exclusivity, and a feeling of ‘this is all mine’. This retreat evokes a sense of place, with each villa sitting in harmony in the surrounding natural vegetation and spectacular ocean views.
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& Beyond Mnemba Island
A teardrop-shaped island just 3kms off the northeast coast of Zanzibar, Mnemba Island is an award-winning barefoot beach paradise. Including world class diving on its own atoll, this private getaway is the perfect end to an East African safari, and the iconic benchmark for other beach properties in the region.
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Sirai Beach
Perched on a clifftop overlooking Kilifi on the Kenyan coast, Sirai Beach is a private house comprising of six bedrooms. Perfectly placed on its 4.5acre grounds, with views stretching over the Indian ocean, Sirai is the perfect place for families and friends to come together, enjoy the cool ocean breeze and enjoy the incredible infinity pool.
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Six Senses Zil Pasyon
Found on Felicite Island in the Seychelles, Zil Payson is tucked between massive granite boulders overlooking coral-fringed beaches. An all-villa resort with private infinity pools and ocean views, Zil Payson offers an underlying commitment to wellness, a cornerstone of the Six Senses brand.
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Alfajiri Villas
Comprising of three completely unique villas overlooking Kenya's Diani beach, Alfajiri offers a secluded escape from which to enjoy the best of the Indian Ocean, and is ideally suited for families. Villa stays are private with personal service, delicious Italian-Swahili food and ultimate ‘downtime’ with daily massages and and lovely views of dhows sailing by with their white sails set against an impossibly blue sky.
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Fregate Island
A private island in the Seychelles archipelago, Fregate has only 16 villas but seven private beaches. You will feel you are the only guests on this lovely island. Each beach has its own charm, many with excellent snorkelling on the coral reef and protected swimming.
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Four Seasons Mahe
Four Seasons Mahe is located in a dramatic setting on the granite island of Mahe in the Seychelles. Combined with the legendary service that is the global benchmark of The Four Seasons, this lovely beach resort is in a league of its own.
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Xanadu Villas & Retreat
Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, white sands and the sparkling waters of the Indian Ocean, Xanadu makes for a romantic Zanzibar hideaway. Experience a unique blend of architectural styles, some offering secluded rooftop plunge pools, while others display tall, traditional cathedral windows. Natural tones are intermingled with bursts of colour, ensuring rooms are bright and welcoming.
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Baraza Resort & Spa
Baraza Resort & Spa is a boutique resort located along a beautiful white, sandy stretch of beach on Zanzibar's coast. With just 30 villas, this lovely fully inclusive boutique hideaway evokes the heritage of Zanzibar dating back to the era of the Sultans.
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Ol Donyo
A Relais & Chateaux property and part of the Great Plains group of lodges, ol Donyo sits on a gently sloping hillside with views out over the Green Hills to a distant Kilimanjaro. Designed to merge outdoor and indoor living, a series of unique suites and villas (no two are the same) appear to emerge from the dramatic landscape.
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In the Company of Giants
Adam Bannister
There must be only a handful of destinations in Africa where the elephant viewing is as extraordinary as it is at Amboseli National Park. As I discovered, a journey here guarantees up-close and emotional encounters with one of the true icons of wild Africa. At just 392 square kilometres, Amboseli is a tiny park in...
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Diana Johnson
If you’re planning on visiting Tsavo West, then Finch Hattons should be your top choice. It is such a gem in the dry and arid red earth of Tsavo. Having never been to this part of Kenya before, I was in awe of the beautiful landscapes as we drove in. Mountains, volcanic lava flow, grasslands...
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Nicky Fitzgerald
After four years of being asked the same question time and again ‘What is so special about the beaches of Kenya?’ I decided it was time to find out for myself. My history of the Kenyan coast dates back to Christmas of 1960 when my father drove my sister and I from Nairobi to Malindi...
Continue readingPlease note that all scheduled flights carry a luggage restriction of 15kg per person in soft bags, including carry-ons. The acceptance of excess baggage is at the sole discretion of the airline but some offer the option to purchase an additional freight seat for luggage weighing up to 75kg.
We are delighted you have chosen to travel to East Africa. You will meet some wonderful people during your stay and be amazed at how friendly and welcoming everyone is towards visitors. It almost goes without saying but please be sensitive to others and aware of local customs. Should you wish to take a photograph of someone, please ask permission beforehand. Generally the answer is yes but sometimes it comes with a request for a small donation.
While theft is not very common, please take responsibility for the safety of your valuables by keeping them in a money belt or a hotel / lodge safe. Please take caution when in the urban areas, especially at night. We kindly request that you do not bring sweets for the children.
In an effort to reduce the impact on the environment, Kenya has recently made the use and importation of all plastic bags illegal. The ban applies to carrier bags, flat bags, zip lock bags etc, with severe consequences if not complied with. Plastic bags (includes those from duty-free shopping) are known to be confiscated upon arrival in Nairobi.
We are often asked, understandably, by travellers ‘how safe will I be?’ It is a good question to ask and simply put the answer is that Angama Safaris will do all and more to ensure your personal safety and the safety of your possessions every step of your journey. We have teams on the ground in Nairobi, at our lodge in the Maasai Mara and in Johannesburg all of whom are on call 24/7. As a lodge operator in Africa with over 25 years of operational experience in the safari business across 6 countries we know that keeping our guests safe is paramount. We have done, and continue to do this, day in and day out. Angama Safaris applies the same stringent adherences to safety as does the Angama Mara lodge team. Should you have any specific questions in this regard please ask your travel planner.
Tanzania and Kenya are two of the many African countries where yellow fever is endemic, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for travelers over one year of age who are arriving from other countries classified in the endemic zone (much of Africa and Latin America). Vaccinations need to be administered 10 days or more prior to travel, and the certificate will need to be provided as proof. Depending on your onward travel plans, or country of residence, you may also be required to have the vaccination in order to leave Kenya.
Although there are many areas that are considered low-risk, malaria does exist in East Africa, and we recommend that travellers contact their local medical clinic for professional advice, and that they obtain comprehensive travel insurance, including health cover, prior to travelling.
To enter Kenya you will need:
* Restaurant waiters: 10 – 15% (often asked for in cash and not included on the bill)
* City drivers: US$10 – $15
* City guides: $30 per day
* Porters: $5
* Lodge safari guides: $20 – $30 per day
* Lodge butlers / waiters: $10 – $20 per day
* Members of staff at a lodge (generally pooled and distributed): $10 – $20 per day
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