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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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Merrueshi Ranch Emali-Loitokitok Road, C102, Amboseli National Park 90121 Kenya
My family of 4 (hubby, my mom, our son and me) spent 1 glorious night at this hidden gem on our way to Amboseli. It was one of the best places we stayed on our 12-night Kenya safari. Even our private guide who has stayed at numerous high end accommodations said this was one of his favorite as it's authentic and intimate.
From the onset, we were "assigned" an impressive Maasai warrior, Quenya. He took care of our every need .. luggage, room, dining, etc. But, the most amazing thing Quenya shared was his deep knowledge of the Maasai, his love of the land and his ability to spot wildlife that abounds in this amazing place.
On our first evening, Quenya took us on a 2+ hour walking safari. We saw sights, sounds and animals that we saw nowhere else in Kenya..up close and personal! Note we visited Amboseli, Masai Mara, Lake Naivasha, Hell's Gate and Lake Nakuru, so that's saying something! Quenya is knowledgeable, funny and engaging. He knew every tree and animal. He taught us things you'll never see nor learn on a driving safari. And, in the morning, he did it again! Those walks, alone, were worth every penny (and are included in your stay) .. and I haven't even gotten to the food!
Note that we stayed in 5-star hotels, camps and lodges for most of our trip, and we all agreed that Maasai Simba had the best food, hands down. It was all tasty, plentiful, with ample salad, soup, meats, veggies, fruit and bread to go around. So much flavor and variety! We had spaghetti and meat sauce when we arrived for lunch, and I am still wishing I got the recipe.
The accommodations were smaller and more "rustic" in nature, but they're interesting and full of character. Everything was CLEAN. We never saw a single critter anywhere. Mosquito nets were in pristine condition, not that we even needed them. For some reason, we never saw a mosquito anywhere in the camp, and I'm a HUGE mosquito magnet. The beds were super comfy, and they gave us a fan in each room, which kept us plenty cool.
As for the camp, there were always cute velvet monkeys prancing about. We enjoyed a game of darts, strolling about the premises and an evening bonfire with Quenya regaling us with awesome stories about his life. So fun and memorable.
My only regret was not staying longer. So, thank you to the amazing staff of Maasai Simba. You won't be forgotten.
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Don't miss the walking safaris!
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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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The setting at the camp is gorgeous!! It is a unique camp with excellent caring staff! The owner is very personable and responsive. The camp has rustic cabins and tents - still with necessary amenities. The intent is to bring the culture of the Masaii to the guests. They provide guided nature walks that are very informative, scenic and rewarding with many enjoyable sites. The manager is an excellent guide and driver. The chef is more than accommodating to each guests dietary needs. The ladies all ensure the room is tidy and laundry is done. We are lodge owners ourselves and definitely feel each person is a team trying to provide excellent guest service- pricing is fair for all that is included.
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Our group of 4 stayed at the Maasai Simba Camp for 2 nights and we had an amazing time!! Everything from the freshly cooked meals to the camp grounds exceeded our expectations. The rooms were great with comfortable beds and a bathroom and shower but we barely spent any time in our rooms because there were so many activities to do on and off the grounds. There was a pool, games, fire pit, sitting areas, and playground all at the camp. The safari walks were a highlight for us - it was absolutely magical to be walking among giraffes and countless other animals. Our guide, Kwenia, was extremely knowledgeable and welcoming, as were all the staff at the camp.
The safari in Amboseli was also an amazing adventure! Our guide, Tom, took us to all the best spots in the park and we saw too many animals and birds to count! It was truly surreal to watch elephants cross the road just in front of the vehicle!
Everything down to the small details were taken care of for us and we felt right at home at Maasai Simba Camp. We highly recommend this camp for anyone looking for an elevated and unique safari experience!
Thanks to all the staff at Simba Camp for the amazing few days!!
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Date of stay: February 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
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A really very kind and pleasant welcome in this camp, a good general atmosphere. We loved going to meet the giraffes just a stone's throw from the camp with our guide in the early morning (attentive and educational camp guide). Visits to the surrounding residents are a real plus and the opportunity to discuss the life of the Massai, a real life lesson. The comfort is very simple but everything is there, the meals are really very good, varied and plentiful, the small swimming pool is a real plus if you have children. We also did a safari in Ambosseli in a private vehicle for a day, it was a fantastic time and the driver was great. I recommend without hesitation knowing that it is a very expensive stay.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Traveled with family
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This is the worst place to stay and I would never recommend it too anyone. You get zero value for your money.The rooms were very terrible to say the least,torn bedsheets, smelly rooms,full of mosquitos and the toilet was not functional.. Worst experience ever.
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Date of stay: October 2023
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Trip type: Traveled with family
Room Tip:Â Don't go there!!!!
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Response from Kakuta hamisi, Owner at Maasai Simba Camp
Responded Nov 8, 2023
Dear guest, We are very sorry that we did not meet your expectation. You only booked for two people but you brought 2 extra guests. You wanted free accommodation for your two extra guests that we couldn’t provide. Our excellent service and accommodation is evident from all the comments posted here by our previous guests. We wish you safe travel.
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Disappointed by all the rooms (3), unsanitary toilets, no hot water, unjustified price. However, the welcome was good..., the setting was friendly. We didn't take advantage of the swimming pool... on the other hand if you want to go to Amboseli there is an hour's drive... too bad
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Date of stay: August 2023Trip type: Traveled with friends
Room Tip:Â Si vous avez l intention de visiter le parc d'Amboseli, ne pas choisir ce lieu
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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 as a couple
Room Tip:Â Go play Mancala with the staff!
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We had a wonderful, unique experience at Maasai Simba Camp. The food was good, the tours were great, the people friendly and helpful. We were able to tour the local school and village which is an experience not to be missed. And we had lots of laughs to top it all off!
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Date of stay: February 2023
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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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Hello Anna,
Thank you for your interest with Maasai Simba Camp. We would be delighted to share our world with you. Fee free to email us directly for early reservation.
Kind regards, Kakuta at Maasai Simba Camp
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PRICE RANGE
$140 - $180 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
LOCATION
KenyaRift Valley ProvinceAmboseli Eco-systemAmboseli National Park
NUMBER OF ROOMS
15
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