About a Bead14 October 2022It's not just pretty colours and intricate patterns — there's a lot more to this age-old traditionByCharlotte Ross Stewart
A Tale of Three Graves25 January 2022Inspired 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 MaraByNicky Fitzgerald
What’s In A Name? – Speke & Burton28 January 2020In 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 historyByTyler Davis
In Memory of Those Loved and Lost19 November 2019One of our regular contributors, Mike Boyd, shares his experience of his visit to the Kigali Genocide Memorial, a place of remembrance, learning and hopeByMichael Boyd
What’s In A Name? – Joseph Thomson1 October 2019In 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 gazelleByTyler Davis
Building a Future1 January 2019From 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 zeroByTyler Davis
The Green City in the Sun17 October 2017From 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 NairobiByMichael Boyd
Remember To Look Back7 March 2017Mike 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...ByMichael Boyd
The Story of the Mara Triangle14 February 2017Read the story and the steps taken over the past 15 years to ensure the preservation and sustainability of the beautiful Mara TriangleByLiaram Molai
“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
A Japanese Tale of Crooks and Crows11 September 2014In 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...ByNicky Fitzgerald
