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Above: The Mamas (and some young guests) at work

About a Bead 14 October 2022 It's not just pretty colours and intricate patterns — there's a lot more to this age-old tradition By Charlotte Ross Stewart

Above: Nicky visiting Karen Blixen's grave in Copenhagen

A Tale of Three Graves 25 January 2022 Inspired by a chance meeting with a remarkable traveller, Nicky Fitzgerald set out to find the tale of three graves which weaves together the Out of Africa story with Angama Mara By Nicky Fitzgerald

What’s In A Name? – Speke & Burton 28 January 2020 In this instalment of our “What’s in a Name?” series, we look at one side of perhaps the most notorious of explorer rivalries in African history By Tyler Davis

In Memory of Those Loved and Lost 19 November 2019 One of our regular contributors, Mike Boyd, shares his experience of his visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a place of remembrance, learning and hope By Michael Boyd

What’s In A Name? – Joseph Thomson 1 October 2019 In a new series, Tyler has put the focus on the stories behind those that have lent their names to some of the Mara’s most-loved creatures – starting with the ubiquitous, but oh-so delightful Thomson’s gazelle By Tyler Davis

Building a Future 1 January 2019 From digging foundations and laying bricks to becoming skilled hospitality professionals at Angama Mara, Tyler Davis honours those twenty three members of our family who began their journey at the lodge from ground zero By Tyler Davis

Two Stories – One Island 4 September 2018 Tyler and Tammy both share their love of the Spice Island By Tyler Davis & Tammy Porter

The Green City in the Sun 17 October 2017 From moments with the late Ernest Hemmingway, Queen Elizabeth and Charles Henry Ryall to exploring the city’s tallest buildings and famous hotels, we explore the history, the people and the sites of urban Nairobi By Michael Boyd

Remember To Look Back 7 March 2017 Mike promised to take our readers up Mt Kenya and this delightful account of his mountain adventure will leave you longing for thin air and those big views... By Michael Boyd

The Story of the Mara Triangle 14 February 2017 Read the story and the steps taken over the past 15 years to ensure the preservation and sustainability of the beautiful Mara Triangle By Liaram Molai

25 Million Years Old and Still Beautiful 30 January 2017 Follow Shannon and Tyler this week as they explore Kenya's Great Lakes. The flamingoes are just too beautiful to miss. By Tyler Davis

Cows in the Clouds and Other Tales 10 January 2017 Not only do clouds cover Mount Kenya... many legends of Kenya's highest mountain do too... By Michael Boyd

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

A Japanese Tale of Crooks and Crows 11 September 2014 In my first story for this blog I promised you a sequel to the journey of finding a new name for our lovely lodge that is currently being built right on the edge of the Rift Valley high above Kenya’s Maasai Mara. I must own up that this beautiful 700 acre property with nearly 1.5km... By Nicky Fitzgerald

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