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Write a reviewWe had an absolutely magical stay at Angama. The staff, location and facilities are perfect and the luxury private "tented" rooms are luxurious and beautiful. The infinity pool is gorgeous and the gym looks out over the Mara which may just inspire you to exercise after all the eating you do on safari! The sunrises and sunsets at Angama are truly awe inspiring. We really had never seen anything like it before. We also had a troop of baboons in the tree by our balcony every morning which was wonderful to wake up to!
The staff are all exceptional. There is a really nice vibe at Angama and it strikes exactly the right note - professional and friendly. We had extra special special attention from Ibrahim, our Butler Bonneface, and Francis who looked after our room and they were absolutely wonderful.
I cannot speak highly enough about the game drives. The Mara triangle provides the perfect viewing platform for so many amazing animals, including but not limited to, the big 5. We were there at the beginning of February of this year and we saw all the big 5 - black rhino, a leopard attempting a hunt from a tree by a watering hole, lions mating and another pride with cubs, elephants with baby elephants, hippo... it was all amazing!!! We also saw herds of zebra and baby zebra, buffalo, journeys of giraffe, tipo, mongoose, dik dik, ostriches, vultures, eagles, hyenas... and so many more!!!
There were never more than four Angama guests in the four wheel drive (which had a cover and open sides which was perfect) and we often felt like the only ones in the Mara which was amazing. Even when a few cars pulled up to witness something such as the two male cheetah we saw under a tree, there was so much room for the cars and the guides are respectful of the animals and each other so everyone makes room for each other and and it did not feel aggressive at all.
I would like to make special mention of our wonderful guide Moses. He asked us what we wanted to experience every day and tried to make it happen for us! He was a joy to spend the days with and made our safari experience all the more special. He was happy to sit quietly with us for hours if we wanted to watch something and also to take us far out into the Mara where many people don't go. On the days when it was just myself, my husband and him we would venture out for up to 12 hours, eating really nicely packed breakfasts and lunches on a picnic table under a tree in the Mara and it was such a wonderful experience. One morning we even had breakfast next to a lake with hippos and crocodiles for company!
This was a five star plus experience and it would be an absolute pleasure to return to Angama.
The staff are all exceptional. There is a really nice vibe at Angama and it strikes exactly the right note - professional and friendly. We had extra special special attention from Ibrahim, our Butler Bonneface, and Francis who looked after our room and they were absolutely wonderful.
I cannot speak highly enough about the game drives. The Mara triangle provides the perfect viewing platform for so many amazing animals, including but not limited to, the big 5. We were there at the beginning of February of this year and we saw all the big 5 - black rhino, a leopard attempting a hunt from a tree by a watering hole, lions mating and another pride with cubs, elephants with baby elephants, hippo... it was all amazing!!! We also saw herds of zebra and baby zebra, buffalo, journeys of giraffe, tipo, mongoose, dik dik, ostriches, vultures, eagles, hyenas... and so many more!!!
There were never more than four Angama guests in the four wheel drive (which had a cover and open sides which was perfect) and we often felt like the only ones in the Mara which was amazing. Even when a few cars pulled up to witness something such as the two male cheetah we saw under a tree, there was so much room for the cars and the guides are respectful of the animals and each other so everyone makes room for each other and and it did not feel aggressive at all.
I would like to make special mention of our wonderful guide Moses. He asked us what we wanted to experience every day and tried to make it happen for us! He was a joy to spend the days with and made our safari experience all the more special. He was happy to sit quietly with us for hours if we wanted to watch something and also to take us far out into the Mara where many people don't go. On the days when it was just myself, my husband and him we would venture out for up to 12 hours, eating really nicely packed breakfasts and lunches on a picnic table under a tree in the Mara and it was such a wonderful experience. One morning we even had breakfast next to a lake with hippos and crocodiles for company!
This was a five star plus experience and it would be an absolute pleasure to return to Angama.
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Response from NickyFitzKenya, Owner at Angama Mara
Responded 24 Feb 2017
Dear Kelly When I read your wonderful review on your recent stay at our lodge my heart skipped a couple of beats. Every guest touch point that we planned when we built the lodge featured and that makes everything so worthwhile. Thank you so much for all the beautiful moments you experienced and then shared with us. Moses, Bonface, Ibrahim and Frances were all delighted to be mentioned and on behalf of them and the rest of the team thank you so much for your kind words. They are all guest crazy and it means a lot to hear from our guests what a lovely time they had. I have just spent a week at the lodge and I have to agree with you - the game in the Mara Triangle leaves you speechless. Every day our guests returned to camp with stories a-plenty and their eyes spinning in their heads. How lucky we are to conduct safaris in this incredible park which delivers consistently 12 months of the year. And I particularly loved your comment that you often felt like the only ones in the Mara. This reserve sometimes gets a bad rap for being busy but the Triangle, especially in the southern parts, is usually totally devoid of all other vehicles. We all very much look forward to your return one day My heartfelt thanks Nicky
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We've just come back from 5 nights at Angama Mara and had an excellent time - it was so good we decided to stay an additional night!
Facilities
Facilities are top notch, especially when you consider how remote the location is. The dining area has the same spectacular view as the rooms and feels much more like a ‘home’ than a ‘hotel’. There are nice lounging spaces which were great to relax in after a long day and meet other visitors and discuss their experiences.
The new map room is a very nice touch and is almost museum-like. If you are interested in the history of Africa, you will love it as there are lots of historic maps with interesting detail (e.g. one showing Dr Livingstone’s route on his expedition to find the source of the River Nile) - it might be good to have some informative materials available for visitors who might not have the knowledge to fully interpret the maps.
There is also a photography studio, an infinity pool, gym and a movie room, all of of which looked great but we didnt get to try as we were busy on our game drives! The nice thing about all the common areas is they are tastefully constructed in brick, which means they are nice and cool during the heat of the day and warm during the cold nights.
There are also a number of outside areas, such as the Shamba, the Out of Africa picnic spot, the forest for the bush bbq area, all of which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. Unfortunately we weren’t able to experience the boma as it rained on the day.
Rooms
Whilst called a tent, this would be a huge understatement! They are very well furnished, with lots of small details that really show the teams extensive experience in building such camps. There is a large area with the bed (with a heated blanket), a sitting area then a stand-alone bathtub and a shower area. There is a glass front across the whole room so you really do get the exceptional view at all parts of the room. The room has a 24/7 power supply and the desk has a box which has plugs for all countries and also USB slots. The WC is the one part of the tent that is fully encased in brick/glass, meaning it fortunately did not get as cold as the rest of the tent during the night - this must have been intentional!
The room also features a minibar which must have been restocked at least three times a day. Whenever we would come back after our morning game drive, afternoon game drive and then dinner, it seemed someone had restocked the fridge! We drink a lot of water so this was very appreciated.
Location:
The panoramic views from the property are truly phenomenal. Whilst every visitor will have seen the photos, these do not do it justice as a cameras field of vision is not wide enough to capture it. We were fortunate enough to stay in tent 14 in the North Camp where you could not see any other tents. Whilst it was a slightly longer walk to the facilities, it was so worth it. We will never forget watching the multiple sunrises from our balcony whilst drinking the freshly brewed coffee brought directly to our room as our wake up call.
A couple of the reviews mention a ‘long’ drive down the park from the escapement - the drive in reality is around 10-15min and we found it to be very enjoyable due to the exceptional views as you descend into the valley. These views are so good that other camps drive up the escarpment for their sundowners!
Service
The service is truly outstanding. The team have struck the perfect balance of attentiveness without being obsequious. Everyone is very friendly and keen to know how your day is going and if there is anything they can do to improve it.
Wiki was our butler and was excellent. Every night at dinner he would ask us (without prompting) what time we would like to wake up the next day and would bring us freshly brewed coffee at that time (even for our 4:30am wake up for our hot air balloon!). He always had a smile on his face and a cheerful mood. He also remembered our table preferences for our lunch and evening meals, which was yet another nice touch.
Having read the few negative reviews on here before our stay, it’s clear the team have really taken the feedback onboard. For example, the minibar being religiously replenished, drink preferences being remembered, enquiring whether we were happy with our guide, laundry being returned same day without fail, a printed guide of all things at the camp, etc. It is perhaps the most impressive thing as it shows the team really does care, listens to guests and is keen to be the best.
Food
Majority of the fresh vegetables come from the Shamba garden and you can really taste it in the delicious salads. The menus tended to offer a variety of cuisines, with the cooking having a nice fresh ‘homemade’ feel. The curries were especially delicious, though do border on the spicier side so watch out if you are sensitive to this. The meats were excellently cooked, in particular the pork chop which is certainly one of the best I’ve ever had. We also did the bush BBQ one night which was a nice event with a number of different options available alongside an extensive starter platter. It was also a nice opportunity to socialise with other guests staying at the camp. The one comment on the food is that on a couple of occasions, parts of the dishes were lukewarm and felt like they had been sat on the plate whilst other elements finished cooking.
Game drives
The game drives were really fantastic. We were lucky enough to see all the big 5, including sightings of lions every day! We were also very fortunate to watch a group lions undertake a successful kill and on our last day we saw a leopard. The Mara is a spectacular place and even on drives where you don’t see much (which is rare), we found the incredible scenery kept us entertained. We would recommend having the picnic breakfast as you can stay out during the morning and nothing beats eating in the bush!
Alice was our guide and we couldn’t have asked for anything more! She was a wealth of knowledge about the animals, the Mara, Kenya and Maasai culture. Her endless stories and cheerful demeanour really made our game drives so enjoyable. She clearly has such a passion for her job and is such a kind person - her first comment when we saw the lion kill was that she wished the other lovely couple we shared our vehicle with for a few days were still with us to see it too!
Value
The camp is on the more expensive end, but we still thought it was fantastic value. Other camps we looked attended to offer a morning game drive and an afternoon one, specifying length of around two hours. At Angama we were able to go on drives as long as we liked and at anytime we liked. Half of our game drives were private (at no extra cost) and our longest one was eight hours! There is no schedule you must adhere to and everyday your guide asks what time you would like to start the next day and you can stay out as long as you like.
The other big point I would say is MAKE SURE YOU BOOK DIRECTLY AND NOT WITH A TOUR OPERATOR. Helle in Angama’s reservations team was brilliant, and even organised our additional night despite it being the Easter weekend. Having contacted a number of tour operators for this holiday, they will overcharge you and not provide anything you can’t get from the Angama team. The tour operator markup was was well over $3000 vs booking directly - it’s almost insulting to receive such quotes when you can find out in 10 minutes what it costs to book directly.
One thing I would like to mention is regarding the Maasai village visit. It is an incredibly interesting experience as it is an actual Maasai village and an insight to their lives. However the visit seemed a little ‘manufactured’ at times. One thing to be aware of is the hard sell to buy their wares, with the end of the visit devolving into a number of the villagers emptying out their bags of goods onto their respective stands in what felt like a market. This really reduced the authentic feel of the visit. If there was just a single stall with a few items with an authentic non-market like feel, we would have been more inclined to purchase some souvenirs. Perhaps this feedback should be provided to the village for future visits.
Having said this, I would still definitely recommend doing the visit as it does provide a deep insight into the culture and way of life. The villagers were very happy to answer any questions which was where we learnt more about the genuine aspects of their culture.
Facilities
Facilities are top notch, especially when you consider how remote the location is. The dining area has the same spectacular view as the rooms and feels much more like a ‘home’ than a ‘hotel’. There are nice lounging spaces which were great to relax in after a long day and meet other visitors and discuss their experiences.
The new map room is a very nice touch and is almost museum-like. If you are interested in the history of Africa, you will love it as there are lots of historic maps with interesting detail (e.g. one showing Dr Livingstone’s route on his expedition to find the source of the River Nile) - it might be good to have some informative materials available for visitors who might not have the knowledge to fully interpret the maps.
There is also a photography studio, an infinity pool, gym and a movie room, all of of which looked great but we didnt get to try as we were busy on our game drives! The nice thing about all the common areas is they are tastefully constructed in brick, which means they are nice and cool during the heat of the day and warm during the cold nights.
There are also a number of outside areas, such as the Shamba, the Out of Africa picnic spot, the forest for the bush bbq area, all of which we did and thoroughly enjoyed. Unfortunately we weren’t able to experience the boma as it rained on the day.
Rooms
Whilst called a tent, this would be a huge understatement! They are very well furnished, with lots of small details that really show the teams extensive experience in building such camps. There is a large area with the bed (with a heated blanket), a sitting area then a stand-alone bathtub and a shower area. There is a glass front across the whole room so you really do get the exceptional view at all parts of the room. The room has a 24/7 power supply and the desk has a box which has plugs for all countries and also USB slots. The WC is the one part of the tent that is fully encased in brick/glass, meaning it fortunately did not get as cold as the rest of the tent during the night - this must have been intentional!
The room also features a minibar which must have been restocked at least three times a day. Whenever we would come back after our morning game drive, afternoon game drive and then dinner, it seemed someone had restocked the fridge! We drink a lot of water so this was very appreciated.
Location:
The panoramic views from the property are truly phenomenal. Whilst every visitor will have seen the photos, these do not do it justice as a cameras field of vision is not wide enough to capture it. We were fortunate enough to stay in tent 14 in the North Camp where you could not see any other tents. Whilst it was a slightly longer walk to the facilities, it was so worth it. We will never forget watching the multiple sunrises from our balcony whilst drinking the freshly brewed coffee brought directly to our room as our wake up call.
A couple of the reviews mention a ‘long’ drive down the park from the escapement - the drive in reality is around 10-15min and we found it to be very enjoyable due to the exceptional views as you descend into the valley. These views are so good that other camps drive up the escarpment for their sundowners!
Service
The service is truly outstanding. The team have struck the perfect balance of attentiveness without being obsequious. Everyone is very friendly and keen to know how your day is going and if there is anything they can do to improve it.
Wiki was our butler and was excellent. Every night at dinner he would ask us (without prompting) what time we would like to wake up the next day and would bring us freshly brewed coffee at that time (even for our 4:30am wake up for our hot air balloon!). He always had a smile on his face and a cheerful mood. He also remembered our table preferences for our lunch and evening meals, which was yet another nice touch.
Having read the few negative reviews on here before our stay, it’s clear the team have really taken the feedback onboard. For example, the minibar being religiously replenished, drink preferences being remembered, enquiring whether we were happy with our guide, laundry being returned same day without fail, a printed guide of all things at the camp, etc. It is perhaps the most impressive thing as it shows the team really does care, listens to guests and is keen to be the best.
Food
Majority of the fresh vegetables come from the Shamba garden and you can really taste it in the delicious salads. The menus tended to offer a variety of cuisines, with the cooking having a nice fresh ‘homemade’ feel. The curries were especially delicious, though do border on the spicier side so watch out if you are sensitive to this. The meats were excellently cooked, in particular the pork chop which is certainly one of the best I’ve ever had. We also did the bush BBQ one night which was a nice event with a number of different options available alongside an extensive starter platter. It was also a nice opportunity to socialise with other guests staying at the camp. The one comment on the food is that on a couple of occasions, parts of the dishes were lukewarm and felt like they had been sat on the plate whilst other elements finished cooking.
Game drives
The game drives were really fantastic. We were lucky enough to see all the big 5, including sightings of lions every day! We were also very fortunate to watch a group lions undertake a successful kill and on our last day we saw a leopard. The Mara is a spectacular place and even on drives where you don’t see much (which is rare), we found the incredible scenery kept us entertained. We would recommend having the picnic breakfast as you can stay out during the morning and nothing beats eating in the bush!
Alice was our guide and we couldn’t have asked for anything more! She was a wealth of knowledge about the animals, the Mara, Kenya and Maasai culture. Her endless stories and cheerful demeanour really made our game drives so enjoyable. She clearly has such a passion for her job and is such a kind person - her first comment when we saw the lion kill was that she wished the other lovely couple we shared our vehicle with for a few days were still with us to see it too!
Value
The camp is on the more expensive end, but we still thought it was fantastic value. Other camps we looked attended to offer a morning game drive and an afternoon one, specifying length of around two hours. At Angama we were able to go on drives as long as we liked and at anytime we liked. Half of our game drives were private (at no extra cost) and our longest one was eight hours! There is no schedule you must adhere to and everyday your guide asks what time you would like to start the next day and you can stay out as long as you like.
The other big point I would say is MAKE SURE YOU BOOK DIRECTLY AND NOT WITH A TOUR OPERATOR. Helle in Angama’s reservations team was brilliant, and even organised our additional night despite it being the Easter weekend. Having contacted a number of tour operators for this holiday, they will overcharge you and not provide anything you can’t get from the Angama team. The tour operator markup was was well over $3000 vs booking directly - it’s almost insulting to receive such quotes when you can find out in 10 minutes what it costs to book directly.
One thing I would like to mention is regarding the Maasai village visit. It is an incredibly interesting experience as it is an actual Maasai village and an insight to their lives. However the visit seemed a little ‘manufactured’ at times. One thing to be aware of is the hard sell to buy their wares, with the end of the visit devolving into a number of the villagers emptying out their bags of goods onto their respective stands in what felt like a market. This really reduced the authentic feel of the visit. If there was just a single stall with a few items with an authentic non-market like feel, we would have been more inclined to purchase some souvenirs. Perhaps this feedback should be provided to the village for future visits.
Having said this, I would still definitely recommend doing the visit as it does provide a deep insight into the culture and way of life. The villagers were very happy to answer any questions which was where we learnt more about the genuine aspects of their culture.
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Response from Steve Mitchell, Owner at Angama Mara
Responded 20 May 2022
Dear O H, How lucky we are to be able to share the Mara and host guests like you, who give themselves the flexibility to stay an extra night and take the time to write such a remarkable review. Thank you for choosing Angama, letting Alice, Wiki and the rest of the team spoil you so, for enjoying the facilities so extensively as you did, and tailormaking every safari day - a hallmark of our offering. Your feedback gives us confidence in our pursuit of outstanding service - and the balance between being attentive without being obsequious, as you so deftly put it - thank you. Your comments of the village visit are absolutely spot on, and we this experience is certainly not for everyone, with many of our guests preferring to rather interact in a more genuine way with the professionals on our team - be it at boma, on a walk with a naturalist, or with the mamas in the beading studio. I'm sorry that you missed the reference guide in the map room which assists in interpreting the display, and if part of some dishes were lukewarm. We hope to welcome you back to Kenya again in the near future, perhaps to our new mobile camp or down to Angama Amboseli, opening next year. Best regards, Steve
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My family of 6 adults and 4 children decided to take an impromptu trip to Masai Mara and my sister found great reviews on Angama Mara and we decided to go with it.
There is very little I'd change about this place for it to be perfect! The tents were well equipped with everything from milk for your coffee to an air horn to call for help Incase you forgot to close your balcony and a baboon decides to visit. (Luckily they didn't have to be used) The pantry was well stocked, a few good reads left around the room for your evenings in, and great toiletries and amenities. Perhaps an iron would be a great addition (but then again they offer free laundry service, so why would one want to iron their own clothes, time permitting?)
What stands out here is the incredible service though. From Joseph who tended to our every need, and James who was our private butler, there was no room for any want. Everything was handled with extreme professionalism and efficiency, but most importantly, a massive smile. From housekeeping, to the manager and everyone in between, there was a genuine warmth exuding from everyone which made us feel right at home. The highlight for me was Alice, our safari guide who was there every morning at the crack of dawn, or even before to take us out to the park for our game drives or drive us to our sunrise hot air balloon ride. Not only was she an encyclopedia of information and knew the workings of the Mara and its inhabitants inside out, she was extremely good with keeping the kids engaged and within a day, became an extension to our family. Her good vibes and warmth were unparalleled to any guide I've come across anywhere, ever. Flying out of the Mara to Nairobi, the last words I heard from the kids were, 'We're going to miss Alice'. I miss Alice, too!
The food served at the common guest center was very good, and the chef was open to take requests and food preferences. They rotated the menu to keep it interesting. The picnics packed for breakfast on our game drives were extremely well thought out from yoghurt with granola, sausages, passion fruit juice, some fruit, an egg sandwich and the works. What stood out though was the bush BBQ hosted by the hotel which served fresh bread, Guac, hummus and fresh vegetables as starters, followed by some of the best BBQ-ed meats, chicken, fish and eggplant that I've ever had. The ambience in the bush with bonfires and candle light were perfect. The sundowner with a Masai warrior dance performance another night was absolutely well organized too.
I would highly recommend Angama Mara to anyone looking for an absolutely holistic experience in Masai Mara. They are only a year old, but the years of experience they have in their owner and staff reflects in every aspect of their service. I left with a heavy heart.
There is very little I'd change about this place for it to be perfect! The tents were well equipped with everything from milk for your coffee to an air horn to call for help Incase you forgot to close your balcony and a baboon decides to visit. (Luckily they didn't have to be used) The pantry was well stocked, a few good reads left around the room for your evenings in, and great toiletries and amenities. Perhaps an iron would be a great addition (but then again they offer free laundry service, so why would one want to iron their own clothes, time permitting?)
What stands out here is the incredible service though. From Joseph who tended to our every need, and James who was our private butler, there was no room for any want. Everything was handled with extreme professionalism and efficiency, but most importantly, a massive smile. From housekeeping, to the manager and everyone in between, there was a genuine warmth exuding from everyone which made us feel right at home. The highlight for me was Alice, our safari guide who was there every morning at the crack of dawn, or even before to take us out to the park for our game drives or drive us to our sunrise hot air balloon ride. Not only was she an encyclopedia of information and knew the workings of the Mara and its inhabitants inside out, she was extremely good with keeping the kids engaged and within a day, became an extension to our family. Her good vibes and warmth were unparalleled to any guide I've come across anywhere, ever. Flying out of the Mara to Nairobi, the last words I heard from the kids were, 'We're going to miss Alice'. I miss Alice, too!
The food served at the common guest center was very good, and the chef was open to take requests and food preferences. They rotated the menu to keep it interesting. The picnics packed for breakfast on our game drives were extremely well thought out from yoghurt with granola, sausages, passion fruit juice, some fruit, an egg sandwich and the works. What stood out though was the bush BBQ hosted by the hotel which served fresh bread, Guac, hummus and fresh vegetables as starters, followed by some of the best BBQ-ed meats, chicken, fish and eggplant that I've ever had. The ambience in the bush with bonfires and candle light were perfect. The sundowner with a Masai warrior dance performance another night was absolutely well organized too.
I would highly recommend Angama Mara to anyone looking for an absolutely holistic experience in Masai Mara. They are only a year old, but the years of experience they have in their owner and staff reflects in every aspect of their service. I left with a heavy heart.
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Response from NickyFitzKenya, Owner at Angama Mara
Responded 03 Oct 2016
Thank you so much for one of the loveliest reviews we have had this far. Your enthusiastic and warm account of your recent stay with us totally made our day. And i am thrilled you got the guide with the biggest most infectious smile of all - there is no smile that matches Alice's. When she turns around to tell you something her face is always split into two by the biggest beam ever. How lucky we are to have her on our team. We also loved the fact that you also thanked Joseph and James (who also has a great smile) by name - we love it when our guests do that. There is an oft-repeated saying: "We came to Africa for the wildlife but we will return because of the people" and I think your wonderful review bears testament to that. Please all come back soon - the team at the lodge miss you already!
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Now where do I start !! .. I would have settled in for the IL Moran Governor's Camp, had my Travel Agent not sent me some teasing pictures of Angama. Things pretty much changed immediately. Forget the resplendent view, when I read every byte of the website, I only felt one thing .."THERE is where I ought to be". And I will tell you why. In today's marketing spin stories, while websites can be misleading, I felt there must be some element of truth in what has been so painfully written on the pages.
I went with blind trust.
And I am telling you readers, do the same thing. Trust Shannon and Tyler (the young couple who manages the whole show out there). Most safari camps offer near to similar services, but what sets Angama apart are a few things, namely (a) the minutest attention to your details and comfort that you will experience (b) the smiles writ large on the faces of each and every staff (c) the willingness to make a difference to your stay there (d) the accessibility to Shannon, Tyler and Milka (the Ops Head) (e) and last but not the least .. the views from the tents will simply blow your mind away.
I stayed there for 5 days (19 Sep to 23 Sep 2015) and it was worth every cent that I paid and more. Few pearls of wisdom for fellow travelers :
(a) You do NOT have to choose any specific tent. All of them have the same view and they WILL make you wonder if you should stay back an extra day just to enjoy the view from the deck/balcony of the tent
(b) Each and every safari guide that Angama has is well trained and when they talk, you will be able to appreciate the education behind the bytes. I went with Kenneth (upon recommendation) and he was just brilliant. Patient, calm, ever smiling, with a phenomenal eye that could (and did) discern a leopard at 100+ feet distance, hiding away amongst the trees
(c) Do not worry about food. My work takes me around the globe and I cannot say I have had a better quality of rice anywhere apart from my own house.
(d) No, there are no mosquitoes. Period !
The team at Angama want to and are there to make a difference. Stay with them and believe yourself. Will I stay with them again ? Oh yes, next year, without batting an eyelid.
I went with blind trust.
And I am telling you readers, do the same thing. Trust Shannon and Tyler (the young couple who manages the whole show out there). Most safari camps offer near to similar services, but what sets Angama apart are a few things, namely (a) the minutest attention to your details and comfort that you will experience (b) the smiles writ large on the faces of each and every staff (c) the willingness to make a difference to your stay there (d) the accessibility to Shannon, Tyler and Milka (the Ops Head) (e) and last but not the least .. the views from the tents will simply blow your mind away.
I stayed there for 5 days (19 Sep to 23 Sep 2015) and it was worth every cent that I paid and more. Few pearls of wisdom for fellow travelers :
(a) You do NOT have to choose any specific tent. All of them have the same view and they WILL make you wonder if you should stay back an extra day just to enjoy the view from the deck/balcony of the tent
(b) Each and every safari guide that Angama has is well trained and when they talk, you will be able to appreciate the education behind the bytes. I went with Kenneth (upon recommendation) and he was just brilliant. Patient, calm, ever smiling, with a phenomenal eye that could (and did) discern a leopard at 100+ feet distance, hiding away amongst the trees
(c) Do not worry about food. My work takes me around the globe and I cannot say I have had a better quality of rice anywhere apart from my own house.
(d) No, there are no mosquitoes. Period !
The team at Angama want to and are there to make a difference. Stay with them and believe yourself. Will I stay with them again ? Oh yes, next year, without batting an eyelid.
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Response from NickyFitzKenya, Owner at Angama Mara
Responded 06 Oct 2015
Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and for this great review. The team at the lodge couldn't be more delighted by all your wonderful compliments. We look forward to welcoming you back next year.
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Our first trip to Africa and this was our first "camp" as they call it. Wow! Angama Mara is an extraordinary place to stay sitting on a rift above the Maasai Mara. From the beautiful view of the valley below, to watching the elephants climb up the hills as evening approaches, to hearing the bush babies play outside your tent at night, this place goes above and beyond. The tents are fabulous and very large. Awesome shower, comfy bed, stocked bar, large balcony with a spectacular view! Staff is superb, making sure you are comfortable at all times. Food was grande, safari trips incredible! We saw the Big Five our first day! Everything about this place was A+++++! Highly recommend! If I ever get back, I would not hesitate for a second to stay here again!
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Response from NickyFitzKenya, Owner at Angama Mara
Responded 17 Oct 2017
The team was tickled pink by your wonderful review - from us all, thank you so much for coming to stay and for saying such lovely things about Angama Mara. This is the first time we have received an A+++++ and boy, does it feel good! Please come back one day - we will be waiting with arms open wide Warmest thanks Nicky and the Angama family
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