Angama Mara

Set high above Kenya’s legendary Maasai Mara, Angama Mara is a safari lodge quite unlike any other. Perched dramatically on the edge of the Oloololo Escarpment — rising 1,000 feet above the plains — this remarkable setting offers sweeping, uninterrupted views across what many consider the finest game reserve on the African continent.

Spanning two kopjes, the lodge’s elegant Tented Suites are strung along the edge of the Rift Valley, each one positioned to ensure a view as breathtaking as the next. The third kopje, just nearby, is instantly recognisable as the iconic filming location for many of the most beloved scenes from Out of Africa — a film whose romance still lingers in the air.

Inspired by the red ochre finishes of traditional Maasai dwellings, Angama Mara’s architecture carries a quiet drama, blending harmoniously with its surroundings. Inside, each 100-square-metre Tented Suite is designed for maximum comfort and connection with the landscape: floor-to-ceiling glass fronts frame the Mara below, while classic olive canvas and polished parquet floors create an atmosphere of understated safari elegance. From the bed, bath, sitting area, shower, and even the w/c, guests enjoy uninterrupted views of the plains.

Outside, private decks offer space for in-tent dining, massage treatments, or simply taking in the theatre of the wild from a red rocking chair. Whether it’s dawn light spilling across the savannah or the golden hour before dusk, the view is endlessly captivating — and no two moments are ever the same.

Sprawled across 700 hectares with its own indigenous forest and abundant resident wildlife, Angama Mara borders the Mara Triangle and enjoys 1.2 km of Rift Valley frontage. With a private road leading directly into the reserve, just a 10-minute drive away, guests enjoy an unrivalled level of exclusivity and immediate access to some of Africa’s best game viewing.

This is a place that leaves a lasting imprint. Perhaps it’s the emotion stirred by the sheer beauty of the setting  - the feeling of being suspended between heaven and earth - or the timeless romance of the wilderness. At Angama Mara, it’s not just about what you see, but how it makes you feel.