Suspended mid-air on a cliff overlooking the Great Rift Valley and Mara plains, Angama Mara has a very modern and elegant feel to it. The view is second to none and is only rivalled by the abundance of wildlife roaming the area. This first-class safari lodge in the heart of the Mara Triangle is just the place to experience an adventurous African safari, without having to sacrifice comfort and luxury.

Ishara is located in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve alongside a river, a short drive from Olkiombo airstrip. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of contemporary African influences, the eco-luxury resort offers exceptional wildlife viewing, fabulously memorable gourmet dining, an aeroponic tower farm, a first-of-its kind Canon Brand Experience Centre, a Starbed, a spa, sauna, cold plunge, gym, heated pool, an Observation Deck, a wildlife waterhole, vintage river-facing bathtubs and outdoor showers, and an extensive list of amenities and unforgettable experiences.

The luscious fantasy of smart East African safaris—drifty curtains, squishy director’s chairs, vintage Burgundy, well-chilled cocktails and Mozart arias on the gramophone—may be just that; and yet here it all comes true, in a decadent tented camp in the Masai Mara, beneath the looming stars and in between the roars of cranky lions and the growls of jealous leopards.

This camp, formerly reserved for Kenya's colonial governors, offers accommodations that include East African-style safari tents with private verandas and Masai interiors with flashes of suede and leather. Spot elephants, hippos, and buffalo on game drives with attentive staff during the day and enjoy candlelit three-course dinners in the evening.

If you really want to be surrounded by nature on safari, this tented camp with just eight suites is the way to go. With no fences or boundaries, you’ll fall asleep to the sound of lions, leopards, and hyenas making their way across the Maasai Mara. (Don’t be surprised if you spot animals wandering through in the daytime from your tent’s veranda, too.) The experience here leans more towards the glamping side of safari lodges—but you won’t be without creature comforts, as the tents are fully furnished with indoor plumbing and hot showers. You won’t have to jockey for a view of the wildlife on game drives or bush walks either, since Elewana’s location and surrounding savannah is only accessible to the 11 other nearby lodges, keeping Land Cruiser traffic down.