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Angama Mara
- Where:
- Why:Honeymoon
- When:November ‘18
- Who:Me and my new hubby.
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Checking in…
Loved the gorgeous architectural details throughout the property.
The beautiful brick pavilion is home to the library, restaurant, lounge bar and beautiful deck overlooking the Maasai Mara.
Donde esta la biblioteca?
Loved the juxtaposition of clean, modern furniture in a luxurious, rustic safari tent. Enjoying a glass of rosé upon check-in.
The unforgettable African sunrise.
The honeymoon suite (fyi, they’re all the same).
The honeymoon suite (fyi, they’re all the same). The tented suites feature glossy brown floorboards, rolled tent flaps, beautiful brass fixtures and white linens under a bright red bed throw.
Inside the our tented suite.
2 of the 30 tented suites overlooking the Maasai Mara.
Sundowners at one of the iconic film sites from the movie Out of Africa.
Ready for a game drive in our rad little land cruiser.
Safari spouses.
Highs & Lows
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Killer design.
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Incredible hospitality. Staff is amazing and service is phenomenal – you're spoiled with a dedicated butler, room attendant and safari guide throughout your entire stay.
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On-site photography studio where you can rent equipment (like a lens the size of your arm) and edit photos with the help of their team of seasoned photographers.
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They provide everything you could possibly need from bug spray and binoculars to an on-call masseuse and endless amounts of rosé.
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Amazing boutique with local artisan goods.
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I cried when we left.
Important Bits
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Type
Luxury safari lodge.
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Vibe
Tranquil and luxurious.
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Location
The lodge is perched high on the hills of the Great Rift Valley, bordering Tanzania and overlooking the Mara triangle. Fun fact: this was the original site of the Olurruk Mara Lodge, which was built for the cast and crew of Sydney Pollack’s movie Out of Africa.
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Rooms
30 tented suites.
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Music
Sounds of nature.
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Year Opened
2015
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Designed By
Architecture by Silvio Rech and Lesley Carstens, and interiors done by Annemarie Meintjes.
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Health & Wellness
Yes, both with epic views of the Maasai Mara.
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Restaurant
Yes! Featuring an international menu that changes daily offering everything from Swahili spiced chicken to avocado toast. Veggies and herbs and sourced from their beautiful garden on-site.
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Bar
Full bar and you have full access. You can either make your own cocktail or your butler can double as a bartender.
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Minibar
Vintage decanters with gin and whiskey that magically refill on a daily basis. Fresh cookies in a jar, filtered water and a French press for coffee in the mornings.
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Children
No thank you.
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Price
Pricey but worth it. Note that all meals, booze and game drives are included in the price.
- Website
Maasai
Maasai Road, Kenya
Angama Mara
Angama Mara, Kenya
In the Area
Hotel Location Kenya
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