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From the Front Door 29 September 2023 Collins Randiga, or “Col-loh” as most know him, takes on his biggest role yet — going from Head Chef of the Mara to General Manager of Amboseli By Steve Mitchell

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Herd Mentality 22 September 2023 When on safari, it may seem odd to come across a young boy with his herd of goats or cows, but as Alfred, one of Angama's Naturalists, explains, this is a way of life By Alfred Shungur

Hiding Out 15 September 2023 Andrew travels to Shompole Conservancy where he comes eye-to-eye with its wildlife, stashed away in a photo hide for the first time By Andrew Andrawes

Above: A glowing orb becomes a piece of art

Breathing Life Into Glass 8 September 2023 The glassblowers of Kitengela Hot Glass have developed their own style, turning this classic artform into a Kenyan sensation By Alita Wilkens

Above: Samburu warriors in all their glory

A Maasai Jamboree 1 September 2023 For the first time in generations, 18 Maasai communities came together to celebrate their culture in the most colourful of ways By Robert Sayialel

Above: The sun sets on a different landscape

In the Hot Seat 25 August 2023 A long way from the Mara, Shamba Keeper Jeremy finds himself in the heart of the Greater Kruger Park tracking down his dream By Jeremy Lorinyo

Above: Big Life rangers monitor an elephant in Amboseli

For the Future 18 August 2023 Bridging the gap between communities and wildlife, the Big Life Foundation is the ideal partner for the soon-to-open Angama Amboseli By Charlotte Ross Stewart

This Week at Angama

This Week at Angama #295

29 Sep 2023

And then there was one... as we grapple with a devastating loss, others in the Mara are enjoying the mud baths and fresh grass the rains bring

Above: Still here, the Great Migration delivers the drama

This Week at Angama #294

22 Sep 2023

It's never easy for the cubs of the Mara — as two venture out on their own for the first time, others are still fighting for survival. Plus, a river crossing ends very badly

This Week at Angama #293

15 Sep 2023

In a week of firsts, the Migration changes course, an emboldened monitor lizard steals from lions and a martial eagle is caught drowning its prey

This Week at Angama #292

8 Sep 2023

After the rains, the Mara is a flurry of activity with cats on the hunt and elephants aplenty

Above: Guide Titus Keteko and guests are swept up in the herd

This Week at Angama #291

1 Sep 2023

The seemingly unending stream of wildebeest have taken a bit of a knock this week with five recorded kills and no one going hungry

This Week at Angama #290

25 Aug 2023

Never forget a safari's ability to surprise and delight — a hunt goes hilariously wrong and we meet two cubs for the first time in a rare sighting

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Above: A morning's harvest — fresh and colourful

From Farm to Fork 11 August 2023 There is something special about picking the fresh ingredients for your next meal — for one guest and photographer, Michelle Ospino, it’s what truly sets good food apart By Guest Author

Above: The Zambezi River which flows through five countries

Our Soul Safari 4 August 2023 Kate revisits one of her late father's most beloved places — on the wild banks of the Zambezi River she begins to understand why By Kate Fitzgerald Boyd

Above: Keeper Pauline giving cuddles before bedtime

Of Elephants and Goat’s Milk 28 July 2023 Forget oat milk, goat's milk is all the rage at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary where it nurtures orphaned baby ellies and entire communities By Stefanie Strothmann

Above: Sometimes getting in the water isn't the scariest part

The Angama Guide to the Great Migration 25 July 2023 It is the largest land-based animal migration on the planet — more than a million wildebeest and zebras migrating en-masse on their never-ending journey in search of greener pastures. Most will survive the hazards faced along the way, but hundreds of thousands won’t. This is without a doubt, 'The Greatest Show on Earth' By Sue van Winsen

Above: Simon getting to know his finished work for the first time

Immersed in Nature’s Palette 20 July 2023 Nearly two years on, New Zealand-based artist Simon Max Bannister finally sees his work come to life in Angama Mara's Map Room By Guest Author

Above: Jackson, Robert and Jimmy ready for a game drive

Adventure is The Best Way to Learn 14 July 2023 Trading the savannah for the bush, Angama guide Robert Kiprotich takes the winning guides of The Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year to South Africa By Robert Kiprotich

Flying High (in a Basket) 7 July 2023 The daughter of a pilot, Tamsyn is no stranger to the skies, but this was no ordinary flight By Tamsyn Young

Above: Maasai warrior, Fred, captured beautifully by Klaus in 2018

A Reunion in the Wild 29 June 2023 Five years after their first visit, a special group reunites at Angama Mara to pay tribute to the late safari photographer Klaus Tiedge By Guest Author

Above: The sounds and beauty of nature all around

Slow Down, Look Around 23 June 2023 With no rushing, no sense of time or pressure to do anything, Alita finds true tranquillity at Angama Safari Camp By Alita Wilkens

Above: Alfred, waiting to welcome some Angama Mara guests

Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy the Flight 14 June 2023 A short 40-minute flight will take you from one of Africa’s busiest cities to the heart of the wild — all thanks to one industrious woman By Charlotte Ross Stewart

Above: Bold colours and crisp details (with a little help from Adobe)

Before and After 10 June 2023 Dhir Jakharia, a young Nairobi-based photographer, visits the Photographic Studio and shares some tips on how to edit eye-catching photos By Guest Author

Above: Each sunset more surreal than the last

All Aboard 2 June 2023 Kate takes a bucket-list ride on one of the most luxurious trains in the world — but with a different definition By Kate Fitzgerald Boyd

Above: The Safari Shop is full of beautiful brands — let's go meet them

Shop ’til You Drop 26 May 2023 The ladies of Angama Mara's Safari Shop hit the streets of Nairobi to deepen their retail knowledge from merchandising to experience design By Evelyn Kamau

Above: A meal made better with some wine (and good company)

The Perfect Pairing 19 May 2023 No matter the time of day, at Angama there’s always something delicious to eat in a dazzling location — and of course, the perfect wine to go with it By Adlight Muhambi

Not even the paperwork can dampen Dr Emmanuel and Dr Mark's smile

Small but Mighty 12 May 2023 Dr Mark Lutta reintroduces us to the Davis Family Clinic, sharing what it takes to provide care for people in the remote areas of the Mara with your support By Mark Lutta