Lodge
Angama Mara
About the lodge
An overview of Angama Mara.
Inspired by the Swahili word meaning "suspended in mid-air," Angama Mara is a remarkable safari lodge perched high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley. Overlooking the breathtaking Maasai Mara—often regarded as one of Africa’s most beautiful game reserves—this luxurious lodge blends contemporary design with classic safari elegance, offering unforgettable wildlife encounters and world-class hospitality.
Highlights
- Unrivalled Location: Perched above the Great Rift Valley with sweeping views of the Maasai Mara.
- Luxury Tented Suites: Floor-to-ceiling glass, elegant design, and private decks.
- Incredible Wildlife: Year-round Big Five sightings and Great Migration access.
- Unique Experiences: Hot-air ballooning, bush picnics, Maasai cultural visits.
- Exceptional Dining: Fresh, seasonal menus served in stunning settings.
- Photography Studio: Professional support, editing sessions, and rental gear.
You Should Know
Child Policy
- Children of All ages are welcome
Health and Safety: Malaria Protection
- Kenya is classified as a malaria-risk area.
- Travelers are advised to consult their healthcare providers for appropriate antimalarial medication before visiting.
- Angama Mara provides insect repellent in all suites to enhance guest comfort and safety.
Seasons and Temperatures
The Maasai Mara enjoys a warm and temperate climate throughout the year:
Rainfall typically occurs in brief afternoon showers during March to May and November to mid-December.
- Summer (October to April): Temperatures range from 20°C (68°F) to 34°C (94°F).
- Winter (May to September): Temperatures vary between 11°C (52°F) and 25°C (77°F).
The Details
Lodge
Angama Mara is strategically located on the Oloololo Escarpment, offering panoramic vistas of the Mara Triangle below. The lodge's architecture draws inspiration from the Maasai's red ochre homes, featuring red brickwork and expansive glass fronts that invite the surrounding landscape indoors. Guests can enjoy a range of activities, from guided walking safaris with Maasai naturalists to relaxing massages on private decks.
Tented Suites
Each of the 30 tented suites spans over 100 square meters and is designed to maximise the breathtaking views. The suites feature floor-to-ceiling glass fronts, polished parquet floors, and spacious wooden decks. Guests can indulge in in-tent dining, private massages, and the unique experience of a "red rocking chair safari," observing wildlife from the comfort of their deck.
Patty's tent
Patty’s Tent is a specially designed accessible tented suite that ensures guests with physical limitations can enjoy the luxury and beauty of the Maasai Mara without compromise. It features spacious, clutter-free design, grab rails, gentle ramps, and clear paths for easy movement.
Despite accessibility modifications, it offers all the comforts of a standard suite, including a super king-size bed, soaking bathtub, indoor/outdoor shower, Wi-Fi, and a personalized drinks cabinet. The private wooden deck provides stunning views and space for dining or relaxation.
Dining Experiences
Angama Mara offers diverse dining options that cater to every preference. Guests can enjoy meals in various settings, including:
- In-tent breakfasts on private decks
- Brunches and lunches at the Guest Area or poolside at the Pavilion
- Dinners in a lantern-lit forest, on the baraza overlooking the Mara, in the Library, or a candlelit meal in the Tented Suite
The culinary team emphasises fresh, locally sourced ingredients, ensuring each meal is a delightful experience.
Wildlife Experiences
- Angama Mara provides front-row seats to the Great Migration and year-round wildlife viewing.
- Guests can embark on game drives in the Mara Triangle, hot-air balloon safaris, and guided walking tours.
- The lodge's location offers unparalleled opportunities to observe the Big Five and other iconic African species in their natural habitat.
Price Include
- Accommodation
- All guided safaris into the Mara Triangle
- Guided walking safaris on the Oloololo Escarpment
- All meals and drinks (excluding French Champagne & reserve wines)
- Laundry service & WiFi
- All on-property guest experiences
- Transfers to and from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- Childminding (from 18h00 to 22h00)
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 22 Dec 2026
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Angama Mara personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 30 Jun 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected drinks, guided safaris, guided walking safaris, all on-property guest experiences, round trip transfers from Kichwa Tembo & Serena Airstrips
$1,850
Peak / migration
1 Jul 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected drinks, guided safaris, guided walking safaris, all on-property guest experiences, round trip transfers from Kichwa Tembo & Serena Airstrips
$2,750
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 22 Dec 2026
All Inclusive - All meals, selected drinks, guided safaris, guided walking safaris, all on-property guest experiences, round trip transfers from Kichwa Tembo & Serena Airstrips
$1,850
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Available right now.
Stay & Pay
Stay 3 Nights, Pay for 2 | Valid from 1 March to 31 May & 1 November to 22 December 2026
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Angama's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Offer – 1 Newly Wed Stays for 4 Nights and Pays for 2 Nights
4 nights for the price of 2 (2 nights complimentary); plus private vehicle, 1-hour on-property photoshoot, and Maasai blessing
Newlyweds staying at Angama Mara (or Angama Amboseli) receive a 4-nights-for-the-price-of-2 rate, effectively getting 2 nights complimentary. The offer is valid during value/shoulder seasons (5 Jan – end Jun & Oct – 22 Dec 2026) and comes with three additional inclusions: a private safari vehicle, a 1-hour on-property photoshoot, and a Maasai blessing ceremony. The rate starts from $1,390 per guest per night.
- Minimum stay
- 4 nights
- Valid
- 5 January 2026 – 22 December 2026
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Photographic safari options
Built for photographers.
Specific photographic infrastructure available at Angama Mara, taken from Angama's published rate sheets, not marketing copy.
Specialist guide
On-Property Photoshoots
Angama Mara offers guided photoshoots on the lodge property, available in a 1-hour or half-day (4-hour) format. These sessions are conducted by a photographer/guide and are priced separately from standard lodge activities.
- Availability
- advance booking required
Specialist guide
On Safari Photoshoots
Guided photography sessions conducted out on safari in the Masai Mara, available as a half-day (4-hour) experience. A private safari vehicle is required and can be added at an extra cost if one is not already allocated.
Half day (4 hours): $400. Private safari vehicle required if not already allocated — Half day: $200 extra.
- Cost
- $400 (half day, 4 hours); private vehicle supplement $200 if required
- Availability
- advance booking required; private safari vehicle required
Photo Workshop
On Safari Photography Tutorials
Photography tutorials conducted out on safari in the Masai Mara, available as a half-day (4 hours) or full-day (8 hours) session. A private safari vehicle is required and can be added at extra cost if not already allocated.
- Availability
- advance booking required; private safari vehicle required
Camera Rental
Camera & Lens Rentals
Angama Mara offers a range of camera bodies and lenses available to rent from half-day to multi-day use. Bodies include Canon, Nikon, Sony and Fujifilm mirrorless and DSLR options; lenses include telephoto and wide-angle options. Complete set-ups or individual components can be rented.
Camera bodies: Canon 6 D Mark II, Nikon D780, Nikon Z7 Mirrorless, Sony Alpha 7 III Mirrorless, Fujifilm X-T3 Mirrorless. Lenses: 100-400 & 200-600 telephoto, 16-35 wide angle, and others. Complete set-ups from $75 for a half day, or available as separate components.
- Cost
- From $75 for a half day (complete set-up)
- Availability
- subject to availability
Other Photo Facility
Image Printing at Photographic Studio
Angama Mara has an on-site Photographic Studio offering large-format image printing on canvas or premium luster photo paper, in sizes from A4 up to A1. Printing is available at an additional cost.
Print sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1. Media options: canvas or premium luster photo paper. Located at Angama Mara's Photographic Studio. Additional cost applies.
- Cost
- at an additional cost
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Angama Mara: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
Minimum ages
- Stay
- All ages
- Game drives
- 6+
- Walking safari
- All ages
Programmes & care
No dedicated kids' programme.
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children 0–17 charged at child rate ($925/night Standard; $2,065/night Peak). Family Stay rate available for 2 adults + 2 children across 2 Tented Suites ($3,700 Standard / $5,550 Green / $9,630 Peak); second suite at 75% in Peak, free for first 2 children 0–17 sharing in Standard Season (excl. Jun & Oct). Children 12 and under must share a triple with parents or siblings unless an additional Tented Suite is booked at the Family Stay rate.
Sleep-outs
Under the stars.
Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Angama Mara.
Fly-camp overnight
Angama Safari Camp Sleep Out
Guests staying at Angama Mara can enjoy a one-night sleep-out at Angama Safari Camp. The experience is strictly subject to availability and can only be booked while in camp. A $60 per guest Park Fee surcharge applies during Peak Season, settled in camp. The sleep-out is also featured as an inclusion in the lodge's 5-night Signature Stay package.
Available exclusively to Angama Mara guests. Bookable only in camp, subject to availability. Peak Season (Jul–Sept & 23 Dec–4 Jan) incurs a $60 per guest Park Fee surcharge. Also included in the 5-Night Signature Stay package (subject to availability).
- Cost
- $60 per guest Park Fee surcharge in Peak Season (base rate not stated separately)
- Availability
- Subject to availability; bookable in camp only; seasonal Park Fee surcharge in Peak Season (Jul–Sept & 23 Dec–4 Jan)
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Plan your dream safari at Angama Mara.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Angama Mara: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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