Words cannot adequately describe how magical this place is. Angama is, hands down, the best safari lodge experience I have ever had. For context, this was my third safari trip to Kenya (fourth overall) and I've been blessed to be able to stay at some pretty amazing lodges, including a lodge earlier on this trip that had just been named the top luxury resort in the world by Conde Nast readers.

Lodging: The lodge's location on the escarpment makes for amazing views (sunrise and sunsets are stunning) and the guest rooms and dining areas are laid out to take full advantage of the view. While this the largest safari lodge I that have ever stayed at, was one of the bigger lodges I have stayed at, but it actually did not feel that as the lodge is set up as two separate camps, each with separate (but equally lovely) dining facilities. Bed was very comfortable!

Food and Drink: Delicious. More than enough variety for me.

Service: While the food and lodging at Angama were stellar, it was the service (from beginning to end, and reflected in things big and small) that made Angama so memorable. I interacted with too many wonderful people at Angama to name them all, so I thought I'd just mention two who were particularly impactful to my experience. Tasmin in reservations helped set the tone for the service I could expect at Angama. She promptly responded to my email inquiry regarding the lodge and to the many, many questions that followed and deftly dealt with the actual reservations and some last-minute changes that were caused by some self-imposed travel snafus. She is a big part of why I decided to stay at Angama and I will forever be grateful to her for that. Tito, my guide, was kind, engaging, funny, an excellent driver and extremely knowledgeable. He consulted with me each day about my preferences for the next ride and made recommendations based on my input. I always went with his recommendations and was glad that I did. Tito was everything that I could have hoped for in a safari guide and he, more than any other person, made this trip for me. So, if you have the opportunity to request a guide, I'd highly recommend him.

Angama continues to be the standard by which all other African safari camps are measured against. The ability of the staff to create a feeling of relaxation, comfort, and accommodation is borderline magical. The tents are very posh, the linens are soft, the beds are enormous, the food superb. Things that I have found true at other lodges seem to be extra true here- the staff, the guides, the amenities, and the architecture are all a level above. Plus it has the best view of any camp I have ever been to. I have been twice now, and will go again.

I am not sure where to start from, but it was a perfect experience from start till end. As I arrived, my guide was waiting for me at the air strip, gently introduced me to the place and to the animals that were gracious enough to welcome all the visitors. My tent had all the needed amenities and overlooked the Masai Triangle. Occasionally, I did have visitors, such a cuddly hyrax that allowed for a selfie. The electric blanket provided well desired warmth while lying in bed gazing at the twinkling stars or silently listening to the thunder and gushing rain. The laundry service was a great plus and my house keeper, Violet, did a great job taking care of the place. My guide, John, was also considerate and experienced such as our gracious butler. Finally, my hike guide, John, was extremely knowledgeable and taught me much about the plants and Masai heritage and culture. I would love to visit again and would recommend everyone does so as well!