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Roughing it, Armani-style 17 November 2020 When 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 detail By Nicky Fitzgerald

Angama Safari Camp offers unparalleled access to the Mara Triangle

A Camp Quite Like No Other 21 April 2020 The 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 Camp By Alison Mitchell

Rotating Chooks – not Roasting Chooks 30 October 2018 Who would have thought that three years in we'd be designing and implementing chicken coops in our very own Shamba? Never a dull moment at Angama Mara... By Ian Dommisse

There Is Something About Mary 3 July 2018 From merchandising iconic Kenyan designers and African tribal artefacts to managing a team of Maasai beading ladies, this is a typical day in the life of Mary Wanjiru Macharia By Mary Wanjiru Macharia

Recollections from Way Back When 10 April 2018 Was 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 designers By Prabh Singh

A Life of My Choice 20 November 2017 From 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 creations By Nicky Fitzgerald

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

Why Spinning Tops Don’t Get Dizzy 20 December 2016 Experience Angama Mara through the eyes of Marina Greaves, one half of the duo who created Angama Mara's signature brand By Marina Greaves

Living with No Regrets 31 August 2016 Ali Bowes started Bowes Brothers with her sons Adam and Matt in an effort to take an active stand on the protection of African Wildlife and to live with no regrets. Bowes Brother's have created beautiful animals made from fine English silver and all profits go directly to the Tusk Trust. By Ali Bowes

Where in the World is John? 13 January 2016 Annemarie Meintjes takes things to new heights photographing Angama Mara for VISI, making the cover and being named best magazine cover when it hit the street... By Annemarie Meintjes

Above: Enjoy a picnic for two on the Out of Africa kopje that is featured in the movie poster

“We have a lodge in Africa” 27 October 2015 The world fell in love with Karen Blixen's opening line, "I had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills". For those who identify with Out of Africa, this wild continent is the heart of every safari and many of the film's most memorable scenes were shot overlooking the Maasai Mara at Angama... By Kate Fitzgerald Boyd

The Leaning Giraffe 14 October 2015 The brand name needed to be reflected in the logo: to tell the story of a lodge being ‘suspended in mid-air’; to underpin the historical importance and the world’s curiosity with Africa; the spirit of the place, its people, flora and fauna.... Chris Gough Palmer shares his story about the creation of the Angama brand By Chris Gough Palmer

Shopping Heaven for the ‘Untouchables’ 7 September 2015 Nakumatt. Is there another store anywhere in the world quite like this? Whenever a need arose during the set up of Angama Mara, there was hardly a moment’s hesitation before Nakumatt came to mind. Yes, surely Nakumatt would have it – it being just about anything we needed for the lodge. Nakumatt is impossible to... By Alison Mitchell

John Vogel – Master Furniture Maker 12 August 2015 Meet 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 Mara By Nicky Fitzgerald

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