Angama Mara crowned Kenya’s leading tented safari camp 2025 by world travel awards

Angama Mara, Kenya

At a Glance

Angama Mara delivers luxury safaris above the Mara Triangle with private access and panoramic views of the Great Migration.
Named Kenya’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2025, Angama blends sustainability, design, and world-class service.
Guests enjoy curated wildlife experiences, Maasai culture, hot-air balloon rides, and farm-to-fork dining in Kenya’s wild heart.

Angama Mara, the iconic luxury safari lodge set high above the Maasai Mara on Kenya’s Oloololo Escarpment, has been named Kenya’s Leading Tented Safari Camp 2025 by the World Travel Awards. This prestigious recognition reaffirms Angama’s position as one of Africa’s most celebrated safari destinations.

A safari lodge suspended in the sky

Derived from the Swahili word for “suspended in mid-air,” Angama Mara offers sweeping 180-degree views of the Mara Triangle below. Its dramatic perch 1,000 feet above the plains immerses guests in both luxury and raw wilderness.

Front-row access to the great migration

Guests enjoy exclusive access to the wildlife-rich Mara Triangle, home to the Big Five and the annual Great Migration. With a private entry road and expertly guided game drives, Angama offers an unmatched safari experience.

Design, comfort & panoramic luxury

The lodge comprises two intimate camps with 15 tented suites each. Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass, polished hardwoods, and private decks, the suites provide panoramic views and upscale comforts—including en-suite bathrooms, personal bars, and heated beds.

Cuisine from garden to table

Meals at Angama Mara celebrate Kenyan flavors and fresh produce. Guests indulge in sunrise bush breakfasts, forest barbecues, and farm-to-fork dining inspired by the lodge’s on-site kitchen garden.

Experiences that enrich and inspire

Beyond traditional safaris, Angama offers hot-air balloon rides, walking safaris, visits to Maasai villages, and creative experiences like photography and beadwork studios. A wellness center, spa, and infinity pool complete the offering.

Sustainability rooted in community

Through the Angama Foundation, the lodge funds local education, conservation, and healthcare initiatives. In 2025, Angama was also named a finalist in the Safari Awards for “Best Community-Focused Safari Property,” honoring its deep community engagement and sustainability efforts.

An award-winning safari destination

Frequently recognized by Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure, and now the World Travel Awards, Angama Mara delivers a safari that’s both luxurious and meaningful. Whether drawn by wildlife, cultural immersion, or a quiet nature retreat, guests leave transformed by an experience that is both elevated and ethical.

Feyisayo Ajayi

Feyisayo Ajayi is the Publisher and Co-founder of Shore Africa, the flagship media brand under the Travel Shore umbrella. He brings over a decade of multidisciplinary experience across media, finance, and technology. Feyisayo holds a bachelor’s degree in Geology from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria.