No Thorns On This Bush14 September 2021Nicky recently returned to South Africa’s lowveld, a wilderness that Steve loved most. Far from the rolling grasslands of the Mara, she reconnected with those perfect wintry bush days at the jewel in its crown – Kubili HouseByNicky Fitzgerald
Life on Mars24 August 2021Celebrating all that is wonderful and beautiful about our continent, this week’s story comes from way south of Angama. Stepping into another world, one that includes ghost towns, shipwrecks and even a stroll with a deadly cat, Ryan revisits Namibia to enjoy its stark magnificenceByRyan Brown
Roughing it, Armani-style17 November 2020When it comes to mapping out and executing the creation of a new camp - and a completely movable camp at that - Nicky discovers the devil really is in the detailByNicky Fitzgerald
A Camp Quite Like No Other21 April 2020The design team that made Angama Mara a standout in look and feel is back in action with our latest addition to the family, Angama Safari CampByAlison Mitchell
Recollections from Way Back When10 April 2018Was it only 1000 days ago that we opened Angama Mara? Feels like yesterday and 50 years all rolled into one crazy journey. This is Prabh’s story. He was one of our patient, brave, long-suffering and oh-so-talented Nairobi furniture designersByPrabh Singh
A Life of My Choice20 November 2017From her iconic feathered pashminas and one-of-a-kind neck pieces to suede handbags and beaded sandals, this is the story of Anna Trzebinski and some insight into what inspires her beautiful Kenyan creationsByNicky Fitzgerald
Safari Chic: An Afro-Dane Fashionista5 April 2016“There is something about safari life that makes you forget all your sorrows and feel as if you had drunk half a bottle of champagne – bubbling over with heart felt gratitude for being alive”. This lovely quote by fellow Dane Karen Blixen makes me feel just like this when heading out on safari. I...ByLisa Christoffersen
Nicky’s Safari Essentials24 February 2016There are tons of stories out there about "what to pack on safari" and they're all just about as drab and dull as the next. One person who has quite clearly nailed it and looks fresh and stylish every time is Nicky FitzgeraldByAlison Mitchell
John Vogel – Master Furniture Maker12 August 2015Meet the very talented furniture maker John Vogel and hear about how he met Annemarie's very specific brief and then managed to get 277 pieces of beautifully made furniture all the way from Cape Town to the MaraByNicky Fitzgerald
Talking Colours with Multiple Names5 June 2015At Angama Mara we all sat around the same table when it came to creating ‘THE LOOK’, although it must be made very clear that Steve Fitzgerald is the Official Decorator (along with being Officially-In-Charge-of-just-about-Everything). Right from the start it was decided that the main colour scheme would be Maasai Red and French Khaki, with...ByAnnemarie Meintjes
Scatter Cushions: R.I.P.13 January 2015Annemarie Meintjes, stylist extraordinaire, was the lead design consultant when conceptualising the "Angama Mara look" and doesn't feel mildly about anything, especially when it comes to scatter cushions...ByAnnemarie Meintjes
It All Began in Paris in 1923…24 December 2014Annemarie Meintjes, stylist extraordinaire, was the lead design consultant when conceptualising the "Angama Mara look" and shares the story of how she decided on the classic french metal armchairs from Fermob for Angama Mara's outdoor furnitureByAnnemarie Meintjes
Layers, Cottons and Neutrals11 November 2014Jenny Le Roux is the owner of one Cape Town’s most loved boutiques called Habits and shares some very sounds advice on what to wear on safariByJenny Le Roux
It All Started with The Bath30 September 2014“It started with a galvanized bath, of course, and then I read all about Karen and Denys, their romance, their safaris and the history of Kenya during those times” says Annemarie Meintjes on where she took her inspiration for the Angama Mara interiorsByAnnemarie Meintjes
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