Where to begin? My Husband and I found ourselves out of words to describe how amazing our stay at Angama Mara was. It was truly the most amazing trip we have ever been on. Especially thanks to the staff! We just kept saying we couldn’t believe what we were experiencing. We booked a signature stay which included a hot air balloon ride, massages, an Out of Africa lunch & private safari guide and couldn’t have been happier.

Our butler was Kimani, he was attentive, fun to be around and incredibly thoughtful. Kimani made our stay so magical, one night, he surprised us with a private traditional Kenyan dinner outside of the Safari camp tents. There was a fire, dessert, and then we were able to experience the safari tents for a night. It felt like a vacation within a vacation. I was convinced that Kimani was trying to plump us up on vacation with all the food he spoiled us with.

We opted for a private safari vehicle and Jackson was our safari guide and he was AMAZING. He was so knowledgeable about all the animals in the Mara and shared so much information with us, during our drives. He was patient, and has an eye like a hawk. We were so fortunate to see the big 5 during our trip, some things multiple times. Many people did a drive in the morning for a few hours, came back for lunch and then went out again for a few hours in the evening. We loved our drives with Jackson so much, that we often stayed out the full day 7:30-3:30/4), opting to have a very late lunch. It was so worth it with all that we saw!

Nasiti was our Tent Steward and also incredibly attentive to details. Every time we came back to the room, it had been tidied up and the mini bar was restocked. He did our laundry daily, sometimes without even asking.

Jospehat was our main host as well, and made it all happen behind the scenes and everything operated so smoothly. I don’t know how he does it!

There is also a photo studio on site as well. We decided to rent a camera for the duration of our trip, since we were worried about the weight limit for the plane. It was reasonably priced AND they helped edit some photos for you. And the end of your rental, they provide a flash drive with all the raw images. That was another very unique experience.

When it came time to leave, I was truly sad. We had stayed 5 nights and everyone made such an impression on us, it felt like we’d been there for a month (in a good way), but also passed way too quickly.

We cant say enough good things about Angama Mara. It was truly a magical place to be. The staff were so so wonderful and of course the resort was gorgeous. If 10 stars was an option, that’s what we’d give it.

This is our second time at Angama Mara. We loved it so much we had to come back. It is luxury beyond luxury in the bush. But more than that - it is exceptional 5 star service like what you would find at any luxury hotel. The tents, if you can call them that, have a desk with all the charging stations you could want, a sitting area, large soaking bathtub, large shower, closet area and gorgeous outdoor deck with table and chairs overlooking an expanse that is hard to describe. Terry in the main lodge is amazing. She took care of our every need with warmth and a smile. We adored her. Violet was our housekeeper and we so appreciated all of the extra touches she provides. Sammy was our driver. One of the best we have had and we have been on quite a few safaris. Not only could he find the animals, he is an astute observer of animal behavior, able to accurately predict where animals were going to be moving or what they would do. He knew the name of every plant, bird and animal we encountered. Sammy was not only a wonderful guide but also an amazing person. We felt we had found a friend. We cannot recommend Angama Mara more highly. They have a wonderful foundation that supports the local community and clinic that we will help support. We will be returning again next year.