Maasai Simba Camp

Excellent included in the price evening and morning bush walks (giraffes, zebras, gnus, dick dicks, gazels, etc) and Maasai local household visit. Great friendly staff and good chef & food. Can arrange local transport plus safaris at great prices.

We loved this place (it is community owned ) & run by the Maasai people so has a very authentic vibe Such a relaxing friendly helpful place to spend time around pool & fire pit.Food was freshly cooked & delicious we stayed 3nights enjoying the morning & afternoon walks in nature spotting wildlife If you arrive by train arrange for some one to pick you up from Emali .Hut accommodation was small but very comfortable for two & very attractive location & ambience 10/10

+ Naturewalk, don't miss it!+ Thank you Brian for the great veganfood you cooked for us.+Clean tent, that gets cleaned everyday.

Some tips for the future;The pool needs a little bit more cleaning.It would have been nice to know a bit earlier that we could use a shower in another room when ours didn't work.It was a bit confusing that one employee told us we should tip for the naturewalk and another that we definitely shouldn't, that it was included in the price.

The staff are very nice and friendly. They were very supportive. We had a nice afternoon walk, and Tom was very knowledgeable about the species around. We had a nice conversation with him about the Masai people and their culture.

This is the most overpriced place we've ever stayed. The facilities are super old, the floor was full of sands... the food was the worst I've ever had in Kenya. They could try to do better with the price charged.

Although a bit off the beaten track we think it’s a bonus as our highlight was definitely the nature walks with Kwenia, he is so knowledgeable and everytime we went for a walk we saw animals, zebras, antilopes, ostriches and so many giraffes not mentioning lots lots of birds. And unforgettable views of Kilimanjaro, different in the evening and morning. Food is also very good and everybody makes you feel at home. We stayed 3 nights but I wish we could spend more time there, we loved our tent, I can’t believe how crispy clean our sheets were! It’s really easy from Nairobi, we took a 1.5 htrain to Emali and we were picked up from the station (30$ for a pick up) I hope to be back.

WiFi comes and goes but it’s a reset place so we didn’t mind

The morning and evening safari walk was very enjoyable, saw lots of wildlife, I even saw some porcupines. Nicely decorated buildings, and a comfortable stay in one of the banda's. The meals were plentiful and very good.

To get there, you must cross deep sand in a dry riverbed, no problem with 4wd, but maybe a challenge without 4wd.

We have slept in a tent, for three people it was a little tiny, but for two it would be ok. The greatest advantage of this place are people, everybody is very nice, we have had a nice naturewalk with one of the masais. The food was very good.

The only disadvantage was the distance the the park gate , but it is managable

The Maasai Simba Camp was an authentic experience we will not forget! They picked us up from the train station and once we were settled in our comfortable tent and had tea, we were treated to an early evening, two-hour bush walk with Quenia, our guide. We booked a full Safari drive booked the next day for which they packed us breakfast and lunch. The day was fantastic! We didn’t stay long enough to take advantage of visiting the village - next time. Although we were the only guests at the time and were told they would be cooking “just enough” food for our consumption, we were stuffed after every meal and the food was delicious. We especially loved the open-air common sitting area with the constantly burning fireplace and the shelves of novels and reference books - they did everything possible to make one feel right at home!

Great staff, personalised service in every way,amazing nature walks!

Some of the facilities could be updated- but everything was clean and comfortableWifi could be a bit sporadic.

The staff all local Maasi villagers far exceeded any 5 star friendliness, helpfulness and more, The huge portions of food by chef Brian were o so tasty even with my poor appetite i gorged on every delight, nothing was to much trouble and the evening outdoor fireside company and chats made it even more hospitable, 2 well travelled Sth African guests summed it up beautifully by saying "this is quite the find" its now a facilty for fancy 5 star wanting guests, that what makes it a 6 star

I think the high speed and availability of the free WiFi, would disappoint some, but for ne it mattered not

The manager and staff are welcoming and attentive. They work hard to keep the camp clean and functional. The lounge and fire pit are relaxing. Perfect for Nairobians to enjoy a relaxing Amboseli weekend. Check out their SGR package.

The camp itself is dated, but I expected that. The soft furnishings are new - I really love the curtain fabrics and decor.

This is a Maasai community-run camp that has some very friendly Maasai staff. They provided very good services at modest costs. The camp is semi-rustic and has running water and shower facilities in the cabins and for those who stay in tents. The camp sits by a river and by a Maasai village. There is lots of wildlife around the camp such as zebra, giraffes, wild beasts and antelopes that you can see with a half day nature walking Maasai guide, dressed in traditional wear. The camp is gated to keep wild animals out. I also took part in an exceptional guided game drive in Amboseli Park which has outstanding views of Mt, Kilimanjaro, and just about any big African wildlife that you can imagine. Our guide Tom was extremely well trained and knowledgeable. He was excellent in spotting wildlife and finding opportunities for close photographs.

There needs to be a better system to get in Amboseli National Park. The gate fee cannot be paid either in cash or credit card. I don’t know if you can at in advance and keep an electronic receipt.There is no wifi and cell coverage is poor at the Ambesoli park and this makes it very challenging to pay. Also our vehicle for the safari had a broken side door that they will need to fix as it kept getting stuck.

Good location with close proximity to various parks. Walking safari was excellent, highly recommended. Food also very good, coupled with friendly staff.

Proximity to a cement factory. Broken seats around pool and general tired look of all facilities.

Highly recommend! We had such an amazing time at the Simba camp, a truly unforgettable experience. The staff was so warm and friendly, we immediately felt at home. We did two safari walks where we could almost touch the giraffes and zebras, had the chance to visit a real Masai village which was super impressive, went on a safari to Amboseli where we saw many animals, and learned how to play malanga. The food was fresh and tasty, and the camp was nice and green. Thank you Kwenia, Tom and Brian! We hope to come back soon!

The only thing I could think of is that the transfer to and from Emali station was not very cheap for two persons, since you pay for the whole car ($60 round trip). However, we didn’t regret it for a second. So don’t let this hold you back

Lovely place in the bush, lot of animals around. Very good food. Amazing staff very careful with us. Good accommodations and very good value for money !

The swimming pool is a bit dirty

Perfect In the bush you can see girafes and animals Nice staff / nice place

My family and I had a great time at Maasai Simba Camp. The safari to Amboseli National Park offered by the team was a spectacular experience that we only can recommend! The food served was delicious and there were plenty of vegetarian options upon request.

Understand this is a very rustic camp, and answers were based on that. The staff is phenomenal. Everyone went out of their way to make us feel at home. Great care and thought were put into making this a wonderful personal experience for their guests. Delicious food, fascinating walk, cozy campfire. Thank you so much to the awesome staff that truly became friends. ?

The staff here couldn’t have been more fantastic. Brian’s cooking was phenomenal, Kwenia and Tom were great on walking safaris. Tom even took me across the border into Tanzania on my last day to continue on my journey. The location is serene and beautiful. Got to walk among giraffes and to learn a lot about tracks, plants and the Maasai culture.

Absolutely nothing.

Amazing atmosphere! Good food and very friendly hosts. Cosy evenings playing games, sitting by the fire or going for a bush walk with sunset!