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Herd Mentality 22 September 2023 When on safari, it may seem odd to come across a young boy with his herd of goats or cows, but as Alfred, one of Angama's Naturalists, explains, this is a way of life By Alfred Shungur

Above: Samburu warriors in all their glory

A Maasai Jamboree 1 September 2023 For the first time in generations, 18 Maasai communities came together to celebrate their culture in the most colourful of ways By Robert Sayialel

Above: The teams take the field for the opening ceremonies

Warriors on the Sports Field 6 January 2023 In early December, a long-awaited event took place at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro — celebrating athleticism in the name of conservation By Sue van Winsen

A Mara Elopement 16 September 2022 Casper and Lil, a couple from Amsterdam, were planning a big wedding in Italy — and then threw it all out the window By Guest Author

Above: Leshan and his trusty map of the Mara

A Year in the Map Room 19 August 2022 Out of the guest tents and into the Map Room, Leshan reflects on his first year in his new role — and his new office By Leshan Nadallah

Above: Lucky and her husband at their ceremony

Showers of Maasai Blessings 11 May 2022 Celebrating a special anniversary, one guest's Maasai blessing ceremony echoed her wedding 25 years ago By Lucky Kalsi

Above: From dreams to reality, Mama Jane stands on the hill looking over the Mara below

The Dreams of Mama Jane 21 December 2021 There are always people who find a way into your heart and Elizabeth Napolos Parinka or Mama Jane as we fondly call her, found her place in Alison’s right from the start By Alison Mitchell

Above: A young woman celebrates with the proud women of her family

A Maasai Graduation 23 November 2021 Charlotte follows Azei down the road to Lolgorien to attend a very important ceremony at the Maasai Education Centre By Charlotte Ross Stewart

Above: The guides are ready to face the mighty Zambezi

From the Mara to the Mighty Zambezi 27 July 2021 Travelling on their first flight out of Kenya, the four winning guides from the 2019 and 2020 editions of The Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year, set off on an unforgettable week-long adventure By Martin Keino

Kate receiving one of many Maasai blessings

On my wedding day, my name changed 11 July 2021 Kate Fitzgerald Boyd shares the story of a very special day in her life, the day of her traditional Maasai wedding at Angama Mara By Kate Fitzgerald Boyd

Young Maasai warriors painted in red ochre as they become men

Modern Warriors 22 March 2021 A chance invitation to a rare occasion. Granted special permission, Adam Bannister documents an ancient Maasai rite of passage in the context of modern life By Adam Bannister

Rift Valley Revelry 12 May 2020 Our second cultural night was held mid-March 2020 to celebrate our brothers and sisters from the Rift Valley region of Kenya By Azei Lago

Run With A Kenyan 10 March 2020 In November 2019, the GRITMEDIA team put their athletic prowess to the test with famed Maasai long-distance runners By John Hafner

This Week At Angama #104 31 January 2020 The Mara may be wet, but don’t let that dampen the mood. The grasslands are magnificent, the skies are gigantic, and the animals as plentiful as ever. By Adam Bannister

Visiting Roy’s Maasai Village 27 August 2019 A 14-hour flight and the Atlantic Ocean couldn’t stand in the way of a beautiful meeting between two Americans and the residents of a remote Maasai village By John Murray

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