The views at Angama Mara stretch for miles. Perched upon the Oloololo Escarpment 1,000ft above the plains of the Mara below, the name of the lodge was inspired by the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air’ and no matter where in the lodge you are, you are guaranteed the best seat in the house.

What is there to do when staying at Angama Mara? Sitting 1,000 feet in the air overlooking the Maasai Mara below, there’s much to choose from. Head down into the Mara Triangle on an early morning game drive and witness the animals you’ve dreamt of seeing. For the early birds, take off before dawn in a hot-air balloon and come back down to a champagne breakfast on the plains. Up on the Oloololo Escarpment, the days can be as quiet or full as you please. Experience running with a Kenyan, or take a walk with a Maasai Naturalist. Follow the tracks on a cycling safari. Lunch at the Shamba, where you can enjoy crusty bread, local cheese, and chilled rosé. And for the hours in between? The lodge easily fills those. Sightings go up in the Map Room. Lengths go into the Swimming Pool. Maasai Mamas create keepsakes in the Beading Studio, and an in-tent massage takes care of those who need it. Evenings are just as good. A private picnic for two on the Out of Africa kopje, a sundowner at the Boma while Maasai warriors sing, dance and jump. Dinner in a lantern-lit forest.

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