Maasai Simba Camp

Wish We Stayed Longer 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.

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.

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!

The best (human) experience we had in Kenya. if you are looking for an authentic experience and if you want to discover the Masai culture and way of life while enjoying a certain comfort (hot water, private toilets, comfortable bed with mosquito net...), this is definitely the place to be! The walks in the bush with Kwenia, as well as the visit of the village and the school were an unforgettable and privileged experience. The game drive in Amboseli was also wonderful with breathtaking landscapes. The food was very good, all the staff was so nice and helpfull (they even booked for us train tickets !). On the camp there are several very pleasant common areas to chill out... and all this for an excellent value for money. My 7 years old son cried when we left... and so did I.

I stayed in this place in Dec 2022 to Jan 2023. It is a great place, giving very good value for money. Perfect for those who like bush-like experience, offering tents and rooms. Remember to request to have dinner in the bush!

Un accueil vraiment très gentil et agréable dans ce camps, une bonne ambiance générale. Nous avons adoré aller à la rencontre des girafes à deux pas du camps avec notre guide au petit matin (guide du camps attentif et pédagogue). Les visites aux habitants alentour sont un vrai plus et l occasion d échanger sur la vie des Massai, une vraie leçon de vie. Le confort est très simple mais tout y est, les repas sont vraiment très bons varies et copieux, la petite piscine est un vrai plus si vous avez des enfants. Nous avons aussi fait un safari à Ambosseli en véhicule privé pour une journée, c était un moment fantastique et le chauffeur était extra. Je recommande sans hésiter tout en sachant que c'est un séjours tres cher.