Angama Mara luxury lodge suspended above the Maasai Mara escarpment
Oloololo Escarpment · Kenya · Luxury Tented Suites · Mara Triangle

Angama Mara

Suspended high above the Maasai Mara, Angama Mara is one of Kenya’s most cinematic safari lodges: wide Rift Valley views, polished tented suites, guided safaris in the Mara Triangle, walking on the Oloololo Escarpment, and calm DMC planning by The Luxury Africa.

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From USD 1,794 Per Person Per Night
30 Suites Two Intimate Camps
Mara Triangle Guided Safari Access
12:00 / 10:00 Check-In / Check-Out
The Lodge

A lodge that feels suspended above the Mara

Angama Mara sits on the edge of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, high above the Mara Triangle. Its Swahili-inspired name refers to being “suspended in mid-air”, and the feeling is immediate: red accents, open decks, cinematic skies, and a long view across one of the world’s most recognisable safari landscapes.

The lodge is built as two intimate camps of fifteen tented suites each. This gives Angama Mara the scale and polish of a serious luxury lodge while keeping the guest experience personal, calm, and well-paced. It works especially well for honeymooners, families, photographers, private groups, and guests who want the Mara without a heavy lodge atmosphere.

Through The Luxury Africa DMC, Angama Mara can be planned as a pure Maasai Mara stay or as part of a longer Kenya route with Nairobi, Amboseli, Laikipia, Samburu, the Serengeti, Zanzibar, or gorilla trekking. Internal flights can be checked at theluxuryafrica.com/flight-bookings.

The Experience

High above the Mara — designed for light, space and rhythm

Angama Mara is not only a place to sleep. It is a safari base where the view, the suite, the food, the guiding and the daily timing all need to work together.

Angama Mara firepit overlooking the Maasai Mara plains
Planning note from our DMC team For most private clients, Angama Mara works best with 3 to 5 nights. Three nights gives you a clean first Mara experience; four or five nights gives space for private vehicle use, photography, walking, slower lunches and a better chance to respond to wildlife movement.
Accommodation

Tented suites — space, view and Angama character

Each suite is designed around the view first: canvas form, glass frontage, bold red details, private deck living and enough space to make the Mara feel residential rather than rushed.

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Angama Mara tented suite interior Tented Suite Per person per night

Angama Mara Tented Suite

Luxury tented suite · Wide escarpment views · Maximum 3 guests with third guest under 13

  • Spacious canvas-and-glass suite with strong indoor-outdoor feel
  • Private deck and seating for slow mornings or post-drive downtime
  • All meals, dining experiences and generous house beverages included
  • Guided Mara Triangle safaris and escarpment walks included
  • Airstrip transfers, laundry, Wi-Fi and emergency evacuation insurance included
2027 Standard Season From
USD 1,794/adult sharing
Shoulder from USD 2,254 · Peak from USD 2,714
Angama Mara suite deck and service Private Use Single Occupancy

Single-Use Tented Suite

Private suite use · Solo traveller or single room requirement

  • Full private use of a tented suite for one guest
  • Strong choice for solo travellers, photographers and executives
  • Same inclusion basis as adult sharing accommodation
  • Single-travel offers may apply in selected seasons depending on booking structure
  • Best quoted with exact dates because single terms vary by season
2027 Standard Season From
USD 2,691/single
Shoulder from USD 3,381 · Peak from USD 4,071
Angama Mara pool deck with views
Why the suite matters Angama Mara is not a camp where guests spend every hour in the vehicle. The suite, deck, pool, lunch rhythm and view are central to the value of the stay.
Angama Mara beading studio
Lion cubs drinking in the Maasai Mara
Elephant family in the Maasai Mara
Leopard in tree in the Maasai Mara
Inclusions

What the Angama Mara stay includes

Angama Mara is priced as a fully hosted safari stay, with lodge-level comfort and key safari activities included. Park fees, foundation contribution and selected extras remain separate.

Guided Safaris

Guided safari drives in the Mara Triangle are included with the stay.

Walking Safaris

Guided walks on the Oloololo Escarpment are part of the Angama experience.

All Meals

Meals, dining experiences and the camp’s generous house beverage offering are included.

House Drinks

Wines, spirits and Méthode Cap Classique are included in the standard beverage offer.

Airstrip Transfers

Transfers to and from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip are included.

Laundry & Wi-Fi

Daily practicality is supported with laundry service and Wi-Fi.

Childminding

Evening childminding is available from 18:00 to 22:00.

Emergency Cover

Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the lodge basis.

Angama Mara firepit view

Escarpment firepit

One of the strongest places to read the Mara landscape before or after game drives.

Private deck service at Angama Mara

Deck service

Breakfasts, tea and slow suite moments are part of the lodge value.

Game drive with cheetah at Angama Mara

Mara Triangle drives

Wildlife access is strong year-round, with the Migration adding seasonal intensity.

Angama Mara beading studio

On-property experiences

Beading, photography, food and escarpment time add depth between safari drives.

Wildlife & Safari

Why the Mara still feels serious and cinematic

Angama Mara gives you year-round resident game with the seasonal drama of the Great Migration. The value is not only sightings, but timing: light, access, vehicle rhythm and guide judgement.

Elephant family in the Maasai Mara
Resident Wildlife

Elephants, cats, plains game and the Big Five

The Maasai Mara holds strong year-round wildlife: elephant, lion, leopard, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, zebra, antelope and hyena. For clients who want the Mara without relying only on the Migration, Angama Mara remains a strong choice outside peak months.

Our planning emphasis is simple: avoid rushed two-night stays if the client wants a private vehicle, photography, relaxed lodge time, walking or a higher chance of predator behaviour.

Predators & Photography

Big cat country with photographic depth

Lions, leopards and cheetahs are part of the Mara’s strongest appeal. A private vehicle can be helpful for serious photographers because you control waiting time, angles, morning starts and how long you stay with a sighting.

For guests who want a strong photographic safari, we generally recommend at least four nights, especially from July to September and during festive peak dates.

Leopard resting in a tree in the Maasai Mara
Lion cubs drinking in the Maasai Mara

Lion country

Resident prides make the Mara rewarding even outside migration months.

Cheetah with cub in the Maasai Mara

Cheetah moments

Open plains and patient guiding can create excellent predator photography.

Two lionesses in the Maasai Mara

Predator behaviour

The strongest drives often depend on timing, patience and not overloading the day.

Best Time

Choosing your Angama Mara season

Angama Mara is open year-round, but the price, mood and safari rhythm change sharply by season.

1 Jul – 30 Sept
& 23 Dec – 4 Jan
Peak Season

Migration drama and festive demand

Best for river-crossing ambition, intense wildlife demand and festive travel. Rates are highest and private vehicle planning should be handled early.

5 Jan – 28 Feb
1 – 30 Jun & 1 – 31 Oct
Shoulder Season

Strong safari with more breathing room

A good balance between rate, wildlife and experience. June and October can be excellent for serious safari clients without the heaviest peak pressure.

1 Mar – 31 May
& 1 Nov – 22 Dec
Standard Season

Best value and softer lodge rhythm

Good for guests who value resident wildlife, privacy, photography light and longer stays. This is where multi-night offers can become especially useful.

2027 Rates

Angama Mara client-facing planning rates

Rates below are quoted in USD per person per night and help clients plan realistically before exact live availability is checked.

Room / Guest Type Standard Season
1 Mar – 31 May & 1 Nov – 22 Dec		 Shoulder Season
5 Jan – 28 Feb, 1 – 30 Jun & 1 – 31 Oct		 Peak Season
1 Jul – 30 Sept & 23 Dec – 4 Jan		 Enquire
Tented Suite Sharing
Per adult sharing per night		 USD 1,794 USD 2,254 USD 2,714
Tented Suite Single
Single occupancy per night		 USD 2,691 USD 3,381 USD 4,071
Children Sharing 0–6
Per child per night		 USD 897 USD 1,127 USD 1,357
Children Sharing 7–17
Per child per night		 USD 897 USD 1,127 USD 2,041
Interconnected Tented Suite Surcharge
Per night surcharge for two suites		 USD 385 USD 587 USD 989

Important Rate Notes

Rates are per person per night in USD. They are designed for planning and must be reconfirmed against live availability, exact travel dates, room configuration and any applicable special offer.
Excluded: Angama Foundation contribution, Maasai Mara park fees, air and road transfers from elsewhere, private safari vehicles unless allocated, community visits, spa treatments, safari shop purchases, gratuities, reserve wines/champagnes and guaranteed late check-out.

Private Vehicle

  • One private vehicle is allocated per three suites booked at Angama Mara.
  • Additional vehicle in Standard Season: USD 400 full day or USD 200 half day.
  • Additional vehicle in Shoulder & Peak Season: USD 800 full day or USD 400 half day.
  • Maximum 6 guests per shared safari vehicle, with 7 guests on request.

Fees & Levies

  • Angama Foundation contribution: USD 25 per guest per night.
  • Maasai Mara park fees Jan–Jun: USD 100 per adult, USD 50 per child ages 9–17.
  • Maasai Mara park fees Jul–Dec: USD 200 per adult, USD 50 per child ages 9–17.
  • Park fees are valid for 12 hours from 06:00 to 18:00 and may change without notice.
Groups

Angama Mara group planning rates

Group rates apply only when the booking qualifies for Angama Mara group terms: 10 or more tented suites, subject to minimum-night and availability conditions.

Group Year / Guest Type Standard Season Shoulder Season Peak Season Enquire
2027 Group · Adult Sharing USD 920 USD 1,190 USD 1,783
2027 Group · Single USD 1,380 USD 1,788 USD 2,674
2028 Group · Adult Sharing USD 920 USD 1,380 USD 1,932
2028 Group · Single USD 1,380 USD 2,070 USD 2,898

Group Travel Notes

Group rates are not applicable in July and August. A qualifying group booking requires 10 or more tented suites at Angama Mara and a three-night minimum stay. Group Booking Gratuity is excluded where applicable. Larger groups may be considered for exclusive use of one guest area in Standard Season, subject to Angama’s allocation and confirmation.

Sample Planning

How Angama Mara fits into a safari

These are sample rhythms. We quote the final version based on dates, arrival airport, airstrip routing, private vehicle requirement and onward itinerary.

Day01

Fly to the Mara and settle above the escarpment

Arrive at Kichwa Tembo Airstrip and transfer to Angama Mara. Depending on the flight time, you either settle into lunch and an afternoon game drive, or keep the first day slower with views, suite time and sunset from the lodge.

Day02

Full Mara Triangle safari day

Start early for a guided safari into the Mara Triangle. This is the strongest day for predator tracking, plains game, elephant movement and Migration positioning in season. Return for lunch and choose a softer afternoon drive or lodge time.

Day03

Escarpment walk, photography or private vehicle focus

Use the morning for a walking safari on the Oloololo Escarpment or another focused game drive. For serious photographers, this is the day where a private vehicle can be valuable because the guide can hold longer at a sighting.

Day04

Depart or connect onward

After breakfast, transfer to the airstrip for Nairobi or an onward connection. This routing also links well with Amboseli, Laikipia, Samburu or Tanzania if we are building a cross-border East Africa itinerary.

Day01

Arrival into the Mara

Fly from Nairobi or another safari region into Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. Transfer to Angama Mara, settle into the suite, and use the first afternoon for orientation, view time and an easy introduction to the lodge rhythm.

Day02

Big cat and plains game drive

Begin early while temperatures are cooler and predators are more active. This is a strong day for lions, cheetahs, elephants and general Mara wildlife. Return for a proper lunch and a less rushed afternoon.

Day03

Walking safari and on-property experiences

Balance game driving with an escarpment walk, photographic studio time, the Shamba, beading or a slower lodge-based day. This keeps the stay from becoming repetitive and allows Angama’s non-vehicle experiences to matter.

Day04

Private vehicle or migration focus

In July to September, this day is useful for responding to herd movement. Outside migration months, it is an excellent day for photographic patience or returning to a strong predator area from the previous drive.

Day05

Final breakfast and onward flight

Depart after breakfast or plan a later flight if the onward route allows it. Our team aligns this with flight availability and the next lodge or international departure.

Day01

Arrival and slow lodge introduction

Fly to Kichwa Tembo Airstrip and settle into Angama Mara. Use the arrival day to recover from travel, orient yourself, enjoy the view and begin the safari without forcing the pace.

Day02

First full safari day

Morning and afternoon game drives establish the wildlife pattern. The guide can assess current predator territories, elephant movement and any seasonal Migration direction.

Day03

Escarpment walking and lodge depth

A walking safari adds a different scale to the trip. Instead of staying only inside a vehicle, guests read tracks, vegetation, birds, Maasai stories and the geography of the escarpment.

Day04

Private vehicle photography day

This is the day to wait. Serious wildlife photography often needs patience at a single sighting. A private vehicle allows longer positioning, softer decision-making and better control of the safari rhythm.

Day05

Final full Mara day

Return to the area that produced the strongest wildlife activity earlier in the stay. If travelling during the Migration, this day can be used to follow herd movement or position for the best crossing probability.

Day06

Depart or continue across East Africa

Fly back to Nairobi or continue into Amboseli, Laikipia, Samburu, the Serengeti, Zanzibar or Rwanda. We align the route with exact flight schedules and seasonal wildlife logic.

Frequently Asked

Questions about Angama Mara

Straight answers from our planning team.

Plan Your Stay

Request Angama Mara availability and routing

Share your dates, number of travellers, rooming structure and whether Angama Mara is the main focus or part of a wider Kenya / East Africa safari. We will check availability, flight options, park-fee estimates and the best rooming approach.

For exact flight options, you can also use theluxuryafrica.com/flight-bookings. For WhatsApp planning, use the direct button below.

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Angama Mara — planned with the right rhythm

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