Luxury Safari • Maasai Mara • Kenya
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Angama Mara Maasai Mara : A Luxury Safari Above the Mara
Experience one of Kenya's most distinctive luxury safari addresses, suspended above the Maasai Mara with extraordinary views across the Mara Triangle, elegant Tented Suites and carefully designed safari experiences.
Angama Mara Maasai Mara combines dramatic Rift Valley scenery, contemporary safari design and access to the wildlife-rich Mara Triangle. The property sits high above the Maasai Mara, creating a distinctive sense of space while keeping guests close to the reserve.
For travellers seeking a luxury Maasai Mara safari, the appeal is more than accommodation. Angama Mara creates a complete safari experience built around exceptional views, private moments, personalised service, wildlife encounters and unhurried time in one of Kenya's most celebrated landscapes.
Location
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Where Is Angama Mara?
Angama Mara is positioned on the edge of the Great Rift Valley above Kenya's Maasai Mara. Its elevated setting overlooks the Mara Triangle, giving guests sweeping views across the grasslands and wildlife landscape below.
The property covers approximately 700 hectares and sits close to the Mara Triangle, making it an appealing base for travellers who want dramatic scenery without sacrificing access to game drives.
The combination of elevation, landscape and contemporary architecture gives Angama Mara a character that feels very different from a conventional safari lodge.
700 ha
Angama Mara overlooking the Maasai Mara and Mara Triangle
30 Suites
Private property overlooking the Mara Triangle
100+ sqm
Two intimate camps with 15 Tented Suites each
Mara Triangle
Direct safari access into the wider Maasai Mara ecosystem
Stay in Style
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Angama Mara Tented Suites
Accommodation is designed around the landscape. The spacious Tented Suites use floor-to-ceiling glass to frame the Maasai Mara, while canvas, timber and refined interiors retain the atmosphere of a classic African safari.
Wake to uninterrupted views across the Mara from a private suite designed to bring the landscape into the room.
Enjoy generous living space, a soaking bath, indoor and outdoor shower areas, WiFi and thoughtful amenities for relaxed safari stays.
Interconnected family suites provide additional privacy and practical flexibility for families travelling together.
Safari Experiences
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What to Do at Angama Mara
Angama Mara is designed for travellers who want more than conventional game drives. The experience can combine wildlife, photography, walking, conservation, culture and memorable time within the lodge itself.
Explore the Mara Triangle with experienced guides in search of lions, elephants, buffalo, cheetahs, leopards and other East African wildlife. Sightings remain naturally dependent on season and conditions.
The combination of expansive views, wildlife and specialist photography facilities makes Angama particularly attractive for serious photographers and visual storytellers.
Add a hot-air balloon safari for an aerial perspective over the Maasai Mara, subject to availability, weather and additional charges.
Guided walks on the Oloololo Escarpment provide a slower way to appreciate plants, tracks, insects, landscapes and smaller details.
Special experiences can connect guests with conservation initiatives and the wider communities supporting the Mara ecosystem.
Finish a day in the Mara with a carefully planned sundowner, transforming a simple evening into an intimate luxury safari moment.
The Great Migration
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Angama Mara for the Great Migration
The Maasai Mara is one of East Africa's iconic Great Migration destinations. During the migration season, large herds move through the Mara ecosystem, creating exceptional opportunities for wildlife photography and game viewing.
Angama Mara's elevated position provides a memorable perspective over the surrounding landscape, while safari access into the Mara Triangle puts guests close to the action when wildlife movements bring the spectacle into the area.
Migration timing varies from year to year. A well-designed safari should therefore consider seasonality, current wildlife movements, accommodation availability and the traveller's photographic or wildlife priorities.

Angama Safari Camp
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Go Deeper into the Mara
Travellers seeking a more intimate wilderness experience can consider Angama Safari Camp, a separate light-footprint camp deep inside the Mara Triangle.
The camp accommodates up to eight guests in four en-suite tents and provides a more traditional, immersive safari atmosphere. It is particularly compelling during the Great Migration season.


Luxury Safari Planning
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Angama Mara Rates & Safari Costs
Angama Mara operates fully inclusive rates priced per guest per night, with pricing changing according to season. For 2026, published rates range from approximately USD 1,850 per person per night in Standard Season to USD 2,750 during Peak Season.
Rates generally include accommodation, meals and drinks, guided safaris in the Mara Triangle, guided walking safaris, selected property experiences, laundry, WiFi and transfers from Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. Park fees, gratuities, certain premium experiences and other exclusions should be budgeted separately.
Because luxury safari rates and park fees can change, Ababa Uganda Safaris recommends confirming the current tariff and inclusions before booking.
Who Is It For?
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Who Should Stay at Angama Mara?
Ideal for travellers who value privacy, architecture, personalised service, exceptional scenery and seamless safari logistics.
The dramatic setting, private views, intimate dining and curated experiences create a strong foundation for a luxury African honeymoon.
Photographers benefit from Mara views, wildlife access and dedicated photography facilities that support both shooting and post-processing.
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When to Visit Angama Mara Maasai Mara
Angama Mara can work throughout the year because the Maasai Mara offers varied safari experiences across different seasons. July to September is particularly popular with travellers interested in the Great Migration, while other months can offer excellent wildlife viewing, greener landscapes and different travel conditions.
The best time depends on whether your priority is migration, photography, honeymoon travel, birding, lower-season value or a quieter luxury safari. Ababa Uganda Safaris can build the itinerary around your preferred travel window.
Build Your Journey
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Combine Angama Mara with East Africa
Angama Mara works exceptionally well as part of a wider luxury East African itinerary. A carefully designed journey can combine the Maasai Mara with Nairobi, Amboseli, Samburu, Tanzania's Serengeti and Ngorongoro, or Uganda's gorilla and chimpanzee destinations.
Combine Angama Mara with Amboseli, Samburu or another premium Kenyan safari destination for a diverse private journey.
Link the Maasai Mara with the Serengeti and Ngorongoro for a classic cross-border East African safari.
Pair luxury Mara wildlife viewing with gorilla trekking and chimpanzee experiences in Uganda for a distinctive East African trip.
Why Ababa Uganda Safaris
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Plan Angama Mara with Local Safari Expertise
Ababa Uganda Safaris designs tailor-made East African journeys around the traveller rather than selling a fixed package. We coordinate accommodation, flights, private vehicles, guides, park logistics and multi-country connections to create a seamless safari.
Build your Angama Mara stay around wildlife, photography, honeymoon, family travel or a wider East African itinerary.
Combine Kenya with Uganda or Tanzania while keeping the itinerary practical, comfortable and focused on your priorities.
Receive assistance before and during your safari, with clear planning, transparent communication and carefully considered
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