Family Safaris

Going on safari with your children is one of the most transformative experiences a family can share. Watch as the young family members discover the beauty of Africa and the natural world — there is nothing quite like seeing them through the eyes of a child.

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

While you’re catching a nap, taking in the view, enjoying a swim or a massage — or taking some romantic time for yourselves — we’ll look after the young members of your family. They’ll have fun learning about nature and customs with the Maasai, picking up new skills in the kitchen, and most importantly making new friends.

Adventures for Children

We welcome children with open arms, tailor-making their stay according to each child’s preferences and age. You can join in too if you like.

WALK WITH A WARRIOR

Spend a morning or afternoon with a Maasai warrior exploring, and learning about Maasai culture. As you wander around the camp and down to the stream, discover interesting plants, trees and herbs that the Maasai have been using for hundreds of years for all sorts of purposes, from age-old remedies to natural toothbrushes. It is amazing what you can learn from animal droppings, so gather some specimens to bring back to show your family — while you’re at it, how about a giraffe poop-spitting competition?

 

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SHOW ME HOW TO SHAMBA

Shamba is Kiswahili for ‘vegetable garden,’ but our Shamba is much more than an ordinary vegetable patch. On the Shamba Scavenger Hunt, see how many fruits and vegetables you can identify; then there’s the greenhouse, the worm farm (worm tea, anyone?), the bug hotel, the Maasai manyatta and traditional garden.

Quick facts
The Shamba keepers take you through the winding pathways to tell you about the fresh fruit, vegetables and herbs that can be sniffed, picked and tasted
If you time it right, you can lead the chickens out from their coop to the compost pits, or back again — and perhaps even collect some eggs
Using gardening tools and wearing your own special gardening apron (yours to take home), help the Shamba keepers weed, dig, plant and harvest for the kitchen and your own Shamba Salad for lunch
 

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WARRIORS IN TRAINING

In Maasailand, the warriors have developed special skills that enable them to survive while living amongst wild animals. See if you can master these under the guidance of an expert teacher. Perhaps start with some archery practice and try to hit the target with a handmade bow and arrow. Next, toss a rungu — a traditional Maasai wooden club — before graduating on to spear throwing. Finally, it’s time for the most iconic skill of all: grow springs in your legs and see if you can jump as high as a Maasai warrior!

 

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I SHOT THE MARA

In the Mara, there are animals and scenes galore, so this is one of the best places to learn the basics of photography. Visit the Angama Photographic Studio and, depending on your age, one of our photographic specialists will show you how to use your mobile phone camera, compact (point-and-shoot) or manual camera to capture those wonderful shots.

Quick facts
Learn the basics of iPhone photography and how to use a few simple apps for editing
If you’re using a compact camera, it’s all about mastering composition, focus and light
Ready for something more advanced? Learn about ISO, shutter speed, exposure and aperture on a manual camera
After a little practice, see your pictures on a big-screen iMac and get more tips and tweaks, learn how to edit your photos, and even print out your best shots
 

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BAKING BOOT CAMP

Head into the kitchen to meet the baker who creates all the delicious desserts, pastries and breads you have been enjoying. After a quick exploration of the kitchen, you get to choose a recipe to bake — perhaps some Maasai honey biscuits, carrot and zucchini muffins, or maybe bread rolls to have with your lunch or dinner? Put on your special Angama apron and start to bake; measuring, pouring and mixing, before setting the oven and waiting as delicious smells waft through the kitchen. Then, taste test the final product before presenting your creation to your family. You’ll also get a copy of the recipe and your Angama Mara apron to recreate the experience at home.

 

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All You Need to Know

WHERE YOU’LL STAY

Angama Mara offers a selection of tented suites to fulfil your family’s requirements.

Quick facts:
Each camp has two sets of interconnected tented suites — eight across the two camps in total
The walkway is enclosed on all sides, making it safe to move between tents at any time of day or night
Children under the age of 12 can share a tented suite with their parents
 

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A FAMILY AFFAIR

Let your children discover the beauty of Africa. Please enquire about our children’s rates.

Quick facts:
Angama Mara welcomes children aged 6 years and older in Peak Season (all ages welcome during Standard Season)
The first two children under the age of 12 in any reservation stay free of charge at Angama Mara during Standard Season
 

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SERVICES FOR CHILDREN (AND THEIR PARENTS)

Take some time for yourself and we’ll do the rest.

Quick facts:
Complimentary child-minding, by the mamas on our team, is included between 6pm and 10pm daily so parents can enjoy a quiet dinner
Children’s menus are offered to our young guests
Our guides — many of them parents themselves — know just how to cater for youngsters on a game drive. Why not book a private vehicle so that you can ensure your days are flexible and work around how your children are feeling?
 

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