Safari Weddings, Honeymoons & Maasai Blessings

Angama’s Wedding Safari

With endless views of the Maasai Mara Reserve, Angama Mara serves as the most beautiful backdrop to your destination wedding; be it a classical ceremony, a traditional Maasai blessing or your own unique blend — the choice is yours.

The team at Angama love nothing more than planning memorable weddings — always beautifully simple with hints of Maasai culture, overflowing with Kenya’s world-famous roses and views over Africa so wide that your guests will be overwhelmed by the splendour of it all.

Your Dream Wedding in Africa

Many brides dream of their white wedding dress framed against a dramatic sky, so if this is what you prefer then a classic wedding is the ideal choice, you can even add a Maasai touch to the occasion. A traditional Maasai Blessing can be performed for either newlyweds or vow renewals; at sunset in our traditional Sunset Boma or Shamba. At Angama Mara there are a multitude of settings as a backdrop to your elegant, safari wedding. Our standard wedding set-up includes:

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Up to 60 white chairs for the ceremony

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An officiant from our staff

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15 Maasai warriors or maidens joining the couple for the traditional Maasai blessing

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At the wedding feast the tables in the Guest Area are set with handsome copper underplates, candles and flowers

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Sparkling wine, drinks and bitings at the ceremony

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An Angama signature wedding cake

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Traditional Maasai attire for the couple

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Breathtaking, unobstructed views

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No costs attached to venue hire

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Wedding party guests simply pay for their accommodation

The Out of Africa Saddle

Probably the most iconic wedding setting at Angama Mara, our Out of Africa Saddle brings together the romance from the film with the dramatic views of the Reserve below.

Here, the bridal couple can choose to exchange their vows in the middle of nowhere with nothing but chairs, flowers, a table and the endless African sky overhead.

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Suitable for 30 – 60 guests

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Best in the late afternoon

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Ideal for Maasai wedding entourage

Masai Weddings and Blessings at Angama Lodge in Maasai Mara with Photographer Georgina Goodwin.

The Shamba

Angama’s one-acre Shamba is a garden unlike any other. A joyful stroll along the winding pathways down to a deck canopied under two huge moth trees where the Shamba wedding ceremony takes place.

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Suitable for 10 – 30 guests

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A magical garden setting with views of the Mara

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Perfect for intimate weddings

The Chapel

Hidden away in the heart of the property and just next to the Shamba sits the Angama Chapel – a beautiful, non-denominational Maasai brick building with stained glass that serves as a place of peace and comfort.

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Suitable for 30 – 60 guests

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Perfect wet weather option

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Beautiful when filled with flowers and candles

The Reception

After the ceremony, drinks, bitings and photographs, it is time to head back to one of Angama’s Guest Areas to celebrate the exchanging of vows.

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Soft lighting and beautiful architecture

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Elegant copper and brassware

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Expansive deck and baraza overlooking the Mara

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A celebratory feast ending with Angama’s signature wedding cake

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Day One

Arrive in the world-famous Maasai Mara and settle into your spacious Tented Suite perched right at the edge of the Oloololo Escarpment. After a celebratory glass of sparkling wine, set off on safari to get your first taste of the wonderful adventure that awaits.

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Day Two

Spend the morning at the lodge, perhaps enjoying a massage or sitting back on your red rocking chair and taking in the view. After a delicious lunch, head out on another afternoon safari.

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Day Three

Start your wedding day by floating high above the Mara in a hot-air balloon followed by a champagne breakfast and a quick pre-wedding siesta. Then it’s time to get ready for the ceremony and celebration.

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Day Four

After a lazy late-morning lie-in, join your friends and family over some more wonderful food and wine, reliving the wonderful day of wedding celebrations. In the evening, dine under the stars at Angama Mara’s Forest BBQ.

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Day Five

Watch a final Mara sunrise from the foot of your bed, before setting off on your last morning safari. Return to the lodge for breakfast, check out and a final farewell before departing to start your new adventure as a married couple.

A 25% Savings

A Mara Honeymoon

Spoils Just for Two

The Angama team loves to celebrate — enjoy a Maasai Blessing ceremony, a private safari vehicle throughout, and a one-hour photoshoot. Couples booking three nights receive a fourth night free.

4 Nights, 5 Days
From USD $1,238 nightly, per guest
Validity period and Ts&Cs apply

Rates:	2024	2025
Standard Season 5 Jan – 31 May 2024 1 Oct – 22 Dec 2024 5 Jan – 30 June 2025 1 Oct – 22 Dec 2025	USD $1,238	USD $1,331

Which Legal Documents Do I Need?

Weddings at Angama Mara will not be an official marriage. You are advised to be married in your home country before or after coming to Kenya.

How Many Guests Do We Need to Have a Wedding at Angama Mara?

Angama Mara offers weddings for 30 guests, or 60 guests (the bridal couples has to take either one or both camps – both of which are identical). Alternatively, if you would prefer a private affair with just yourselves and a few guests, that too is possible.

Photographer and Videographer

Angama Mara works with professional photographers and videographers based in Nairobi. Please contact us to discuss the options available.

Can You Work With My Wedding Planner?

Should you like to work with a wedding planner, we ask that the Angama Mara team sets up a call with them prior to the wedding to explain the advantages and limitations of a destination wedding in the middle of the Maasai Mara.

What About the Wedding Cake?

The pastry team have perfected a beautiful signature wedding cake – a Persian Love Cake. The rose-scented cake is the softest chiffon with pops of cardamom and saffron cream – the rose and the spices have a very strong connection to Kenya which is one of the world’s biggest rose exporters, as well as influences from the coastal Swahili culture and flavours. Set on a marble cake stand and adorned with fresh roses, the Angama wedding cake is displayed in the Guest Area awaiting the couple’s arrival.

Can You Source My Flowers?

Flowers can be sourced on request, as well as rose petals. Certain flowers hold up to the African sun better than others, and the Angama team can guide you on the best options.

What If It Rains?

Angama’s Chapel is a beautiful wet weather option that can be kept as a standby alternative should it rain on the day.

Can We Have Music at the Reception?

Please note that while all weddings require at least one of Angama Mara’s camps to be booked exclusively, sound does travel across the Great Rift Valley, and as such, music at wedding receptions is limited to a small speaker until a reasonable hour. Should a wedding of both camps (60 guests) be booked, the music may be played at your discretion.

Can You Arrange My Honeymoon?

Whether you prefer the beach, or some more time in the bush, our Angama Travel team of knowledgeable East Africa specialists are standing by to help you plan the perfect honeymoon.