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Taking on Tsavo 13 February 2026 Say yes to the detours. Think lava fields, crystal springs, red elephants, and antelope that many have never seen. Tsavo National Park's landscape is so raw, it feels like another planet By Japheth Supeyo

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This is Not a Drill 6 February 2026 Why is one of the Mara’s most elusive elephants suddenly on the move? Fitz’s rare journey beyond the forest is telling us something — and it’s time we listened By Michaela Geldhof

Above: The Nilotic people of East Africa

Beyond the Shuka 30 January 2026 Robert takes us behind the lens as he documents a historic milestone for the Maasai people, as they celebrate their heritage, rites of passage, and the historic handover of Amboseli National Park at the Third Maa Cultural and Tourism Festival By Robert Sayialel

Above: 'Jambo' from Author in the Maasai Mara

Two Sides of the Kenyan Safari 23 January 2026 With a foot in both worlds, Angama Guide Ekai reflects on two wildly different settings — the Maasai Mara and Amboseli — and what makes each one unique By Ekai Ekalale

Above: Meet Ibra — meticulous, grounded, and never without that signature smile

It Wasn’t the Dream Until it Was 16 January 2026 Ibra, the General Manager of Angama Amboseli, didn’t originally plan on a safari life, but somewhere between Nairobi and the Mara, the dream found him By Ibrahim Hussein

Go Gently, Gentle Giant 9 January 2026 On the morning of 3 January 2026, at the age of 54, Super Tusker Craig took his last breath. The Angama Amboseli team take a moment to pay tribute to the elephant that stole the show (and hearts) on multiple occasions By Japheth Supeyo

Above: Jane, rolling freely for the first time outside her family’s home

Joy Follows Where Wheels Go 27 December 2025 Stephen Bay, from Free Wheelchair Mission, shows how one idea — giving wheelchairs to those without mobility — becomes a reality only through shared purpose and meaningful partnerships By Guest Author

This Week at Angama

This Week at Angama #416

13 Feb 2026

Rain or shine, the Border Pride feast in the Maasai Mara. Meanwhile, Memusi is expecting cubs whilst the other young lions practice their hunting skills in Amboseli

Above: For nearly two years, a mother is their whole world

This Week at Angama #415

6 Feb 2026

New life marks calving season across both lodges. In Amboseli, a rare trio of male cheetahs was seen in Kimana Sanctuary, while the Mara’s heat keeps wildlife resting

Above: Mother and cubs of the Egyptian Pride

This Week at Angama #414

30 Jan 2026

White storks take a pause along their migratory journey in Amboseli, and the prides of the Maasai Mara thrive with a growing generation of cubs

This Week at Angama #413

23 Jan 2026

Elephants gather to mourn a fallen matriarch in Amboseli, while guests in the Mara were delighted to spot the Salt Lick Male leopard descending from a tall sausage tree

This Week at Angama #412

16 Jan 2026

A rare leopard sighting sets the Amboseli Team on a trail of clues, while shifting lion dynamics in the Mara Triangle leave males displaced and the Angama lioness a prize in the battle for territory

Above: We're jumping for joy seeing these cubs

This Week at Angama #411

9 Jan 2026

The Angama Amboseli team celebrate the arrival of the long-awaited cheetah cubs in Kimana Sanctuary. In the Mara, it's not a good week for hippos but a successful one for lions and leopards alike

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Above: Sightings hit new heights this year

Mara Guides’ Most Memorable Sightings of 2025 24 December 2025 From daring hunts to rare sightings, the Angama Mara Guides share the wildlife moments that defined their year in the Maasai Mara By The Guides of Angama

Above: First there were two, now a whole Pride lives in Kimana Sanctuary

Guides’ Best Sightings in Amboseli 23 December 2025 A year of close encounters and wild surprises, the Angama Amboseli Guides share their most memorable sightings as they explore the corners of Kimana Sanctuary and Amboseli National Park By The Guides of Angama

Above: Meet the Angama Mara Football Club

More Than a Match 19 December 2025 New to the Angama team and a passionate footballer, Arnold reflects on the 8th edition of the Mara Cup — a tournament of 15 lodges that became more than just a game, uniting players, fans, and communities across the Mara By Arnold Omondi

Above: Tied on with care, remembered forever

String Theory 12 December 2025 Repeat guest Peter Farnell-Watson shares why Angama’s picnic string becomes a small, sentimental souvenir — a wrist-tied reminder of safari days (and the ones still to come) By Peter Farnell-Watson

Above: Airborne safety net, eyes on the runners

From Patrol to Podium 6 December 2025 Angama Mara’s security team swaps radios for running shoes, taking on a 50km relay in the Maasai Mara. From rocky hills to wildlife-filled grasslands, the Angama Running Club chases down each 12.5km leg, finishing second after an unexpected 'spectator' clash By Arnold Omondi

Above: Kilimanjaro keeps watch as Alita takes it all in from her Guest Suite

Love in the Land of Giants 24 November 2025 With elephants on the horizon, Maasai songs in the air, and Mount Kilimanjaro standing tall, Head of Marketing, Alita, shares how her wedding day at Angama Amboseli became something far beyond what she ever imagined By Alita Lemmer

Above: The future of the Pride watched over by legacy

The Cat-alyst of Kimana Sanctuary 22 November 2025 Lions are home again in Kimana Sanctuary, for the first time in 20 years. Not just wandering males passing through, but a real Pride, raising cubs in Kimana Sanctuary. Their return tells a bigger story: conservation is working By Johnson Salash

Above: Dialling in exposure before golden hour fades

No Skips, All Personality 14 November 2025 From warehouse shoots to tracking leopards in low light, Angama Videographer Bryan shares what it takes to frame emotion, chase good light, and find the story in the wonder of the bush By Bryan Ngugi

Above: The descent down the Oloololo Escarpment: where buffalo greet you and the sky does all the talking

Keep Calm and Come When It’s Green (& Gorgeous) 11 November 2025 Nicky Fitzgerald shares her safari-savvy thoughts on the often-tremulous question, ‘Is it ok to travel to the Mara in the rainy season?’ By Nicky Fitzgerald

Above: Nicky outside Ottolenghi’s Richmond Deli, beaming before meeting her culinary idol

Yommmilicious 7 November 2025 We all dream of meeting that one special person. The Angama Chefs might choose a footballer, and Nicky Fitzgerald’s granddaughter would pick Taylor Swift — but for Nicky, it was always Chef O, the man who’s inspired Angama’s kitchens for years By Nicky Fitzgerald

Above: The raptor that rewrote Stratton’s story

Raptors, Relationships & the Ripple Effect 31 October 2025 What began as fieldwork to study Martial Eagles has evolved into a long-term conservation partnership. Stratton from the Mara Raptor Project shares how an unlikely friendship challenged him to raise the bar for raptor conservation across the Mara By Stratton Hatfield

Above: The author, showing the pride she feels

Beyond the Brochure 24 October 2025 What does 'ecotourism' really mean in East Africa? Working in contracting and relationships, Alice reflects on why it's more than a label, it’s conservation in action, shaped by every choice and shared by every voice By Alice Maina

Above: We look forward to welcoming your cause for celebration

A Cause for Celebration 23 October 2025 As part of the Angama Procurement team, Eden is the person hustling behind the scenes to make celebrations happen. But her favourite kind of celebration? The one that happens when you’re celebrating something else By Eden Marks

Premier League Fever Hits the Mara 17 October 2025 The English Premier League found a new home in the Mara. Angama Fitness Trainer and Photography Assistant, Arnold, shares why the world's most beloved game needs no stadium By Arnold Omondi

Above: Cyrus, Angama’s Lodge Operations Manager: always one step ahead of the chaos

What Could Possibly Go Wrong? 10 October 2025 Angama CEO Rosco shines a light on the unsung heroes — our engineers. Despite their clever fixes and creative thinking, nature still gets the upper hand sometimes: we’ve won one battle, drawn one and losing the third spectacularly By Rosco Wendover