Keeping up with the Fast Five26 January 2022Since arriving in the Mara four years ago, the Tano Bora cheetah coalition has certainly made a big impression. As a fanatic of cats in all shapes and sizes, Sue van Winsen was interested to learn about the unusual bond between these five famous malesBySue van Winsen
What do guerezas, Egyptian tomb bats & zorillas have in common?9 November 2021As the clock struck midnight, Stratton Hatfield and Zarek Cockar set off on a mission to break the world record for the most mammals seen in a single day. The territory to be covered was across the Mara-Loita-Nguruman landscape of Southern Kenya, covering roughly 100 nautical milesByStratton Hatfield
Long Live the King29 June 2021At 1pm local time on 11 June, Scarface took his last breath. He died of natural causes in peace without any disturbance from vehicles or hyenas. The Mara has lost a king, but may his legend live on foreverByNicky Fitzgerald
The Place We Call Home22 June 2021On the 12 June, the Mara conservancy proudly celebrated their 20th anniversary. Custodians of the beautiful Mara Triangle, the Angama family is proud to support the Mara Conservancy in every way we canByNicky Fitzgerald
Field Notes from a First Time Visitor12 April 2021Liz and Jacob Morris, friends of Shannon and Tyler’s, recently visited Angama and the Mara. As it's easy to forget, Liz reminds us what it feels like to experience it all for the first timeByLiz Morris
The Gift of Time28 March 2021Anna Leidenkrantz shares her beautiful full day Valentines safari with us, as her and Tony take the time to be together and explore the Mara...ByAnna Leidenkrantz
Modern Warriors22 March 2021A chance invitation to a rare occasion. Granted special permission, Adam Bannister documents an ancient Maasai rite of passage in the context of modern lifeByAdam Bannister
Return of the Wild Dog?16 March 2021With the mission to assist in the protection of wild dogs in the Maasai Mara, a two day ‘Mara Vaccination Campaign’ was organised by a group of conservationists, biologists and veterinarians and Adam had the privilege of witnessing this successful initiativeByAdam Bannister
Collaring Mama Kali23 February 2021One of the biggest hurdles animals face in the Greater Mara Ecosystem is human-wildlife conflict. Tyler Davis let us know how a new lion-collaring project is helping to address the issue at its rootByTyler Davis
A Runner’s High16 February 2021Shannon finds community and a new sense of accomplishment after running the UltraMARAthon - a 50km race through the Mara’s ConservanciesByShannon Davis
Shootingin a Sea of Grass2 February 2021While the tall summer grasses can be a foe for photographers, consider making them your friend, writes Angama's in-house photographer, Adam Bannister.ByAdam Bannister
Live-streaming The Spirit of The Mara8 December 2020For the first time, the Awards Ceremony of the Greatest Maasai Mara Photographer of the Year took place online, streaming the event to Mara aficionados across the world.ByMwikali Ndambo
The Migrant Birder Returns1 December 2020While the Great Migration may be East Africa’s better-known natural phenomenon, for Adam Scott Kennedy, the migratory habits of East Africa’s birds are far more awe-inspiringByAdam Scott Kennedy
Homegrown Narratives In The Savannah13 October 2020For filmmaker Faith Musembi, the Maasai Mara represents home in a profound way. Even though she has no immediate tribal or traditional ties to the area, it is where she found a sense of direction and belonging as a filmmakerByFaith Musembi
