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Shannon was one half of the Regional Director team that started the lodge (Tyler was the other). Shan has not, as far as is known, acquired a taste for chai, mbuzi or ugali but probably misses it in America nevertheless. Her addiction for Kenyan coffee still has no bounds.

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Shannon sits proud inside the new guest area at Angama Safari Camp

Redefining Growth 30 March 2021 As Shannon’s time at Angama draws to a close, she reflects on her time and her personal journey – finding meaning in resolve, and fulfilment in effort By Shannon Davis

Marathon competitors set off at first light for the 50km race through the Maasai Mara

A Runner’s High 16 February 2021 Shannon finds community and a new sense of accomplishment after running the UltraMARAthon - a 50km race through the Mara’s Conservancies By Shannon Davis

Christmas dinner with a beautiful Mara view

Tis The Season To Be Merry 5 January 2021 Coming from the Northern Hemisphere, Shannon Davis was used to a colder kind of Christmas yet over the years has warmed to the Kenyan spirit of family, friends and feasting as well as the elegant yet understated way of celebrating the season at Angama Mara By Shannon Davis

A Journey to the Roof of Africa 7 July 2020 It’s been nine months since Shannon embarked on her trip to climb to the highest point in Africa – and only now is she ready to recount the tale of her trek up Mount Kilimanjaro By Shannon Davis

Shopping For Good 31 March 2020 Retail therapy: it definitely heals the soul. So what could be even better? Spending money on beautifully crafted items you crave, while knowing your money goes to a good cause By Shannon Davis

Let the Games Begin 16 December 2019 Think twice before unleashing 85 Kenyans in any form of competition… By Shannon Davis

Tyler Davis loving life in the Aberdares

Adventures in the Aberdare National Park 3 May 2019 Shannon and Tyler Davis share some of the highlights of their visit to the Aberdare National Park where they spent a very happy weekend By Shannon Davis

Beading Up A Storm 25 September 2018 How many bracelets are too many? Depends on the length of your arms... By Shannon Davis

Ready, Steady, Eat 29 May 2018 Chefs James and Elias and butlers James and Bonface hit the Nairobi food scene with Head Chef Collins and Shannon in tow... By Shannon Davis

Five Weddings Same Couple No Divorce? 8 May 2018 Yes, it’s possible. Shan and Ty get married over and over and over again... By Shannon Davis

The Elegant Eight 18 December 2017 Two Elizabeths, Seline, Cecilia, Joyce, Marian and a couple of Annes. No, not the eight ill fated wives of a modern-day Maasai King Henry VIII, but the merriest group of beaders in all Maasailand By Shannon Davis

Lamu-licious 3 October 2017 Shannon Davis journeyed to Lamu with her family and friends and shares her do’s and don’ts for how to have the best time relaxing, exploring and enjoying all that the lovely little island has to offer By Shannon Davis

The Keeper of The Look 21 February 2017 From property sweeps and spot checking guest tents to meetings and team training, this is a day in the life of Angama Head Housekeeper James Koikai By Shannon Davis

Above: Hell's Gate, one of Kenya's smallest National Parks

From the Devil’s Bedroom to Pride Rock 15 November 2016 Follow Shannon and Tyler Davis into Hell's Gate National Park, where they discover the inspiration behind one of Disney's all time classics By Shannon Davis

Dashing About With Kina 2 November 2016 Take a sneak peak into a day in the life of Angama Mara's beautiful baker, Kina Karianke... By Shannon Davis

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