Maasai Simba Camp
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Merrueshi Ranch Emali-Loitokitok Road, C102, Amboseli National Park 90121 Kenya
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#1 of 3 in Amboseli National Park
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4.5
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4.3
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4.8
Value
4.8
Maasai Simba Camp is in the heart of the Maasai country. The camp is 100% owned and managed by the Maasai tribe. The camp, nested in the deep acacia forest on the banks of the Kiboko River, was built by hand with a rustic charm. The camp is ideal for local safaris to Amboseli National Park and hike to Chyulu Hills. If you dreamed of walking with giraffes and zebras this is the place to realize your dream. It’s a perfect spot for people who love the outdoors. Activities include daily walking safari lead by the Maasai warriors, excursion to Amboseli National Park, meeting with Maasai elders and the women cooperative. Bookings are inclusive of full board (3 meals a day), walking safari in a pristine landscape and exclusive cultural experience with the Maasai. The camp has a 4x4 Safari vehicle with pop-up roof for easy wildlife viewing and photography. The Safari vehicle comes with additional fee. The camp sponsors a village school and health center.
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Free breakfast
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Simba Camp was a beautiful experience. The camp just looks beautiful, where huts and banda's are build between all the green(trees and bushes). We slept in a beautiful Banda with shower and toilet. We were very warm welcomed by the Masaai who run the camp. The nature walks during evening and morning make for an authentic experience, seeing wild animals from short distance (such as giraffes, zebra's, gerenuk and even a puff adder!!). Another authentic experience was our dialogue with the elders (Masaai). They gave us a true insight in the Masaai culture. Moreover a trip to the Amboseli park was well arranged. And besides all these wonderful experiences we loved the relaxing atmosphere at Simba camp. Learned to play Mancala from the staff and played rummicub with them. The food was amazing with everyday another menu. We cannot wait to get back!…
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Date of stay: December 2021Trip type: Traveled
Room Tip: Go play Mancala with the staff!
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We spent a weekend at Maasai Simba Camp and had an incredible experience! The entire team was well-organized, hospitable, and professional, making sure that we were comfortable and had everything we needed throughout our stay. In our short visit, we were able to go on a game drive in Amboseli, a guided walking safari around the camp, and meet with some elders from the community. Each activity was so informative and engaging and we were so glad to both learn a lot and support the community while visiting the area. We stayed in one of the tents and found it extremely comfortable and peaceful. The camp's team organized pick-up/drop-off in Nairobi for us and was also able to easily accommodate that one of our party was a vegetarian. Overall, our trip was fantastic and we would highly recommend Maasai Simba Camp to anyone traveling to the area!…
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Date of stay: October 2021
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Response from Kakuta hamisi, Owner at Maasai Simba Camp
Responded Nov 9, 2021
Hello Guest- We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. We have thrive to offer our clients unique experiences beyond the usual safari. Thank you so much for staying with us. We hope to see you again in your future trip to Amboseli area. Safe travel.
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My family and I stayed at the camp! The place is very helpful, informative and friendly. The food was excellent. It is rugged, but gives you a great taste of a simpler form of life. I would definitely recommend staying here
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Date of stay: April 2021Trip type: Traveled
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Staying here is different from any other place we've visited in Kenya(and we've tried all ranges of accommodation from self-catering to luxury camping). We love how we are able to get close to the land and to the people in this camp. We stayed three nights and enjoyed the down-to-earth vibe, fantastic meals, how there was a nice balance between activities and downtime to be by ourselves; we had already visited Amboseli on our own steam so we were looking for a different kind of experience for our children. I think it's important to understand that when you visit the Maasai Simba Camp, you are not just a paying tourist but a guest of the community. This is not like Disneyland where you pay an entry fee and then try to get on as many rides as possible to get your money's worth. If that's your mentality, then this place is probably not a good fit for you. The staff here makes every effort to see that you are welcomed, comfortable and that your experience is as rich and interesting as possible. But the people you meet here are real people with family, chores and responsibilities; they are not here to entertain the tourists. Our family of four(children ages 12 and 15) was pleasantly surprised at all the diverse experiences offered to us--the daily nature walks, meeting the Maasai elders, buying beadwork from women's cooperative, local school visit, touring a Maasai home, fire pits in the evenings. Everyone was friendly and genuine; our encounters felt more like cultural exchanges rather than a "cultural show"(which I find disrespectful to the people being put on display for the entertainment of visitors) The whole experience was authentic and special. Both Tom and Kwenia took us on nature walks and these were probably our favorite activities of all because we love being able to hear the birds, smell the wild basil, and see animals as part of their world. I think of all our excursions here in Kenya, this camp will remain in our memory the most.…
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Date of stay: January 2020
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Room Tip: We like the warrior's rooms in the back where they were tucked away and private.
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We spent 3 nights at the Camp around the New year and really enjoyed as a family (with a boy of 9 years). We did some walks with Quenia (excellent!), visited the school (very interesting), met the Elders and spent time with Masaaia women (very real and interesting experience). It was amazing and very memorable and helped us get some understanding of Maasaia people and their interaction with nature. The camp is very well run, the experience is very private and certainly memorable.
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Date of stay: December 2019
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Response from Kakutah, Manager at Maasai Simba Camp
Responded Jan 8, 2020
Dear Iwona, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear that your experience with Maasai elders, the women cooperative, visit to the local school, and the walking safari experience lead by Kwenia was amazing and memorable experience for your family. It was our pleasure serving you. We wish you a wonderful 2020 year. Best regards,
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It's the worst quality/ price experience I have ever had. You pay 180$/ night to sleep in a room where you can't even flush the toilet (you need to use a bucket in order to do that) and where you have mouses inside. We bought the 4 days - 3 nights package with them. We really loved the walking safaris, one of the best experiences we had in kenya. On day no 2 we had "cultural activities" which included 1-hour meeting with the elder. We were supposed to meet the women association, which I was really excited about, but they canceled it, because supposedly it was a market day for woman. We stayed on more night so we could have done it the next day but when we asked about that, they said it wasn't possible. We were also supposed to visit the school, but they didn't offer us that. Onlty after I claimed that we were supposed to have a day full of cultural activities and we only had a meeting with elders, they agreed to take us to the school. So you have to be pushing for them to make the program you are paying for. On our last day we went for a safari. We were promised to have a safari in a jeep, but they brought a van, which is a worse experience. After reminding them 9again) that we were promised a jeep safari they brought a very dirty (with a lot of dust inside) and old vehicle. It was so noisy that it was our worst day of safari out of our entire trip (we visited 3 more parks after that). Moreover, the jeep's motor engine stopped working IN THE MIDDLE OF THE PARK, VERY CLOSE TO SOME ELEPHANTS, which are quite dangerous in Kenya. We had to LEAVE THE VEHICLE AND PUSH IT in order to make the engine run, while the driver stayed inside. Of course for this game drive we paid extra. Of course, the Maasai Camp is prety far from Amboselli - almost 1 hour. I don't reccomend this place, the Maasai people sit all day long and don't really interact with you. From the bright side: the food was delicious and the cook was a good man. In total: don't stay here, you can find much better places for this price.…
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Date of stay: September 2019
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Response from Kakutah, Manager at Maasai Simba Camp
Responded Jan 9, 2020
Dear Magdalina, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take all of our guest’s feedback very seriously and we have taken note of both your negative and positive comments. This is the first time we have heard disappointment on our exclusive cultural and safari experience. We are very sorry that our program did not meet your expectations. Using a bucket water to flush your washroom was definitely a rare experience. From the onsite supervisor, we learned that a group of Velvet monkeys yanked out a water-pipe and cut off water from your house. The pipe was repaired immediately after. Otherwise, we never had issues with each of our tents and cottages with modern ensuite bathrooms and free toiletries. We acknowledge that our accommodations are rustic but exceptionally comfortable as per reviews from other guests. Amboseli is considered the dust bowl of Kenya. Dust is unforgiving especially during the dry months of July to December before the short rains. We are sorry that our Land Rover vehicle was not dust free during your safari. Our team of guides, however, are glad to hear that the walking Safari was one of the best experiences you had in Kenya. We met as a team and identified ways to make improvement to the specific issues you raised. Our general manager will take the lead in making sure that our future guests will have the best experience possible. We wish you a wonderful 2019. Best Wishes.
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I loved Simba Camp and I fell in love with the Maasai people! The Maasai people are extremely friendly and courteous. I had the privilege to have Kwenia take me on morning and evening walks. He is the most knowledgeable and attentive Maasai Warrior. The campsite is a very nice campsite. The cottage I stayed in was perfect for me. It had a separate bath area and two twin beds. The bed was comfortable, I slept really well.. WiFi worked most of the time, sometimes at night it was a little slow. But it was fine in the morning. I also used WhatsAPP and it worked well. The food was healthy and plentiful with plenty of veggies and fruit. The walks with Kwenia were breathtaking From seeing up close giraffes with babies, to Kwenia showing me how they make toothbrushes and toothpaste, the walks were fantastic. The sunsets were phenomenal. I was privileged to have a sit down with three "Elders" who shared their wisdom with me. Very special. I went to Amboseli on a safari with Tom from, Maasai Simba Camp, as my guide. ABSOLUTELY breathtaking and Tom was extremely knowledgeable. I could write a book on this experience.…
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Date of stay: August 2019
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Room Tip: I opted for the cottage with two twins. I would have been just as happy in a tent too.
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Response from Kakutah, Manager at Maasai Simba Camp
Responded Jan 8, 2020
Dear Kerry, Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are very happy to hear that our camp amenities such as cottages with ensuite bathroom, Wi-Fi connectivity, quality and amount of food was satisfying to you. Our guide team made up of Kwenia and Tom are thrilled to hear that the walking safari and game drive in Amboseli National Park were amazing, fulfilling, and memorable experience for you. It was our pleasure serving you. Best regards,
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Our 3 night stay in Maasai Simba was probably the best trip I've ever had, and wish we could have stayed for longer. Kakuta, Tom, Kwenia, Brian and Sam were so welcoming and accommodating from the minute we arrived. Although we only had 2 full days, we were able to fit in lots of activities. A morning safari walk with Kwenia, two school visits, a meeting with the elders, a village visit and a full day safari in Amboseli national park. The highlights were meeting the Elders, visiting the local school and the morning walks. Meeting the elders was very interesting, and with Tom's help translating we were able to learn a lot about the Maasai way of life. I will also not forget the school visit, the teachers and students were so happy and proud of their school. And don't think you can beat going for a morning walk and bumping into giraffes and zebras! Probably the best thing about Maasai Simba is that it just feels like an extension of the Merrueshi village. We got a real insight into the way the Maasai live, and it's nice to see how much Kakuta and the camp help the local people and school. If you are visiting, definitely bring some supplies for the village people and the school, we were very glad that we did as they really appreciated it. Also when on safari, make sure to make use of Tom because as well as being an excellent driver he is also very good at photography of the animals! Could not recommend this camp and the people who run it highly enough, would love to come back again in the future. Will never forget this visit!…
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Date of stay: June 2019Trip type: Traveled
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Response from Kakutah, Guest Relations Manager at Maasai Simba Camp
Responded Jun 9, 2019
Dear Sinead, Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are glad that your experience with us meant a lot to you. We always try to deliver the best and make sure that our guests got the most out of their stay in our camp. I'm glad you got to meet our village elders and learn about our traditions and culture. Our school going children had a blast with you! Thanks for sharing your world with our students and teachers. Walking with giraffes and zebra is a unique perspective in addition to seeing wildlife from a landcover inside the park. It was such a pleasure to host you and your friends. On behalf of our team thank you for staying with us in Amboseli. We look forward to hosting you again in your future trip to Kenya.
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We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay! From all of the helpful staff, (Tom, Kwenia, Brian, Sam), to the activities, food, lodging; everything was great. The layout of the community center is awesome; we spent many evenings relaxing there under the cool breeze. As the planner of the trip, I liked being able to customize the activities to our group's interests. Our group liked meeting with the Elders and Women's Co-op group the most, followed by the morning bush walks.
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Date of stay: November 2018Trip type: Traveled
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If you want an experience away from the expensive lodges and great hospitality then try out Maasai Simba camp. The team will keep you busy with local experiences and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. This is a basic lodge so if you want luxury, look elsewhere.
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Date of stay: April 2019Trip type: Traveled
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PRICE RANGE
$120 - $120 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
KenyaRift Valley ProvinceAmboseli Eco-systemAmboseli National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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What are some of the property amenities at Maasai Simba Camp?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Maasai Simba Camp?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and barbeque facilities during their stay.
Does Maasai Simba Camp have airport transportation?
Yes, Maasai Simba Camp offers airport transportation for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Does Maasai Simba Camp offer any business services?
Yes, guests have access to meeting rooms and conference facilities during their stay.
Is Maasai Simba Camp accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific inquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.