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Above: The silent tension between the kings of the savannah

This Week At Angama #347 4 October 2024 Lions chasing cheetahs chasing serval — but hyenas get the last laugh. Meanwhile, bold birds steal the show in Amboseli By The Photographic Studios

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Sowing the Seeds 4 October 2024 The man behind Dumont, one of Angama's main suppliers, is making sure his company — and Kenya's forests — last for generations By Prabh Singh

Above: Stephen showing off his batting technique

When Cricket Comes to Kimana 27 September 2024 The Amboseli team swaps safaris for 'sixes', picking up a new game while guests are out on their own adventures By Kate Fitzgerald Boyd

Above: is there a wedding more beautiful than a Maasai one?

Matrimony in Maasailand 20 September 2024 In a letter to a friend, Andrew celebrates the Maasai wedding of Angama Mara Naturalist Patrick Kisiara By Andrew Andrawes

Above: Robert listens intently for the rare calls of the hooting tortoise

The Hooting Tortoises of Kwenia 13 September 2024 Bird enthusiast Stratton finds himself questioning his expertise as he learns new and intriguing calls By Stratton Hatfield

Above: An elegant collection inspired by Galu Kinondo's community of fishermen

Slowing (fashion) Down 6 September 2024 The beauty, heritage and talent of the Kenyan Coast are brought to life by sustainable clothing brand, Jiri, owned by longtime friend of Angama, Sofia Molinaro By Guest Author

520 Stories and Counting… 30 August 2024 We're celebrating 10 years of sharing stories with you, from our team, our guests, partners and friends — and we're not done yet By Nicky Fitzgerald

This Week at Angama

#347

4 Oct 2024

Lions chasing cheetahs chasing serval — but hyenas get the last laugh. Meanwhile, bold birds steal the show in Amboseli

#346

27 Sep 2024

It's a Migration encore complete with epic crossings, while over in Amboseli, Andrew pens his final TWAA, celebrating creatures big and small

Above: Plenty of ellie visits at the Mnara

#345

20 Sep 2024

Lovebirds create a new hybrid and Craig gets up close, while a croc pulls off a deadly roll and everyone else stalks the Migration redux

Above: It's all fun and games until someone steps out of line

This Week at Angama #344

13 Sep 2024

Erratic rainfall alters Migration patterns, crocodiles join the feeding frenzy, and guest Nature Zi captures dramatic zebra moments

Above: Elephants walk by unfazed as two male giraffes lock necks

This Week at Angama #343

6 Sep 2024

The Migration may be slowing down but the predators are still taking advantage of the last of the herds, and there's excitement in Amboseli as five cheetah cubs are spotted

This Week at Angama #342

30 Aug 2024

The elusive Osidai makes an appearance with a most unexpected meal, and some roads end while others begin in Amboseli

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Above: The author and her signature two-handed technique

A Platform for Painting 23 August 2024 Nairobi-based artist and friend of Angama, Sophie Walbeoffe, finds endless inspiration in Kenya's wildlife and landscape By Guest Author

Above: Is there a better place to have a bubble?

When Wine Finds a Home 16 August 2024 With a little help from our friend Diane Chimboza from Under the Influence, Angama’s new wine lists feature world-class wines — all hailing from South Africa By Guest Author

Perfect on Every Plate 8 August 2024 Food is serious business at Angama — Kate gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the development and training of the new menus By Kate Fitzgerald Boyd

Above: Rosenkrantz on display in the Mara Safari Shop

A Touch of Kenyan Sparkle 2 August 2024 Friend of Angama and expert on gems, jewellery and gentlemen’s fashion, Bryan Ngugi Muthoni introduces us to Tsavorite By Guest Author

Above: Step into the wonderful word of the Weaving Studio

Weaving Stories 26 July 2024 The Mamas in Angama Amboseli’s Weaving Studio teach us that it’s never too late to learn something new By Charlotte Ross Stewart

Above: Olivia lines up the perfect shot of a pride of lions

Capturing our Safari of the Senses 19 July 2024 Safari newcomers and photography novices, Jake and Olivia, find a way to take a piece of their safari holiday home with them By Guest Author

Above: A river crossing is the ultimate Great Migration viewing experience

Chasing Rainbows … or Auroras … or Crossings 12 July 2024 Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to nature-based travel — the trick is to enjoy it all, and never give up hope, as Nicky writes By Nicky Fitzgerald

Above: Meet Ken, the GM of our Mojo Dojo Casa House

He’s Just Ken 5 July 2024 Despite his reserved demeanour, the new General Manager in the Mara is actually just a nature-loving ice cream fan at heart By Ryan Brown

Lava Flows and Clear Springs 28 June 2024 Angama Amboseli’s Guiding team takes a trip east to discover Kenya’s largest national park and all that it has to offer By Elvis Omae Ogoti

Above: At sunset, guests can watch the Maasai warriors light the baraza fire

Maasai, Milk, Mr & Miss 22 June 2024 Angama Amboseli sits in Maasailand, so it was only right that we celebrated this indomitable culture in the lodge’s inaugural Cultural Day By Isaac Naiganya

Above: Melissa and Angama Amboseli's new wine experts

Like a Fish to Wine 14 June 2024 Under the Influence wine trainer, Melissa Mwende comes to Angama Amboseli to teach the Butlers, only to find a sommelier-in-the-making in an unlikely place By Guest Author

Above: Musa minutes after cracking a joke in the canteen

Kwaheri and Asante to the Family Chef 7 June 2024 After nine years of keeping the Angama Mara family full, and nearly 40 thousand kilograms of flour later, we say goodbye to canteen chef Musa Jacob Ezekiel By Evans Ondara

Above: No serious group pictures with this team

What (Guide) Dreams Are Made Of 31 May 2024 Alice Maintaine, Head Guide at Angama Amboseli, introduces an old friend to her new team who jump headfirst into lectures and games galore By Alice Mantaine

Cooking with Love 24 May 2024 Angama Amboseli’s Head Chef, Edmund ‘Edu’, tells the story of seeing a tall white hat on the Kenyan coast and how it changed his life By Edmund Mwaita

Above: A juvenile martial eagle flies safely overhead

A Letter from the Field 17 May 2024 Robert Kiprotich, who is a Guide, birder and the Angama Foundation’s champion for the Mara Raptor Project, shares an update from his friends in the Project By Robert Kiprotich