Finding Fermob7 October 2022After years of emails back and forth, Alison and Annemarie make a pilgrimage to the two Eiffel TowersByAlison Mitchell
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
Rotating Chooks – not Roasting Chooks30 October 2018Who 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...ByIan Dommisse
There Is Something About Mary3 July 2018From 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 MachariaByMary Wanjiru Macharia
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
The Keeper of The Look21 February 2017From property sweeps and spot checking guest tents to meetings and team training, this is a day in the life of Angama Head Housekeeper James KoikaiByShannon Davis
Living with No Regrets31 August 2016Ali 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.ByAli Bowes
Where in the World is John?13 January 2016Annemarie 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...ByAnnemarie Meintjes
“We have a lodge in Africa”27 October 2015The 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...ByKate Fitzgerald Boyd
The Leaning Giraffe14 October 2015The 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 brandByChris Gough Palmer
Shopping Heaven for the ‘Untouchables’7 September 2015Nakumatt. 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...ByAlison 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
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