Mara Simba Lodge

The Mara Simba Lodge was a great place to stay and very close to the park for morning and afternoon game drives. Our guide, Benson, was knowledgeable and gave us a great experience! We saw lots of animals including cheetahs, lions and the migration. The food was good with large selection, a well stocked bar and large spaces for drinks and food overlooking the river. The pool was great for relaxing with drinks and cooling off in the heat of the day.

We had a really nice time at the Mara Simba Lodge. The staff was really nice and helpful and the food was excellent. The lodge was clean and we were really happy with our stay. Also took the opportunity to have a massage and the lady was really good. We did 3 days of Safari with them and our guide, who was a Masai, was the best :) He knew exactly were the animals were and at what time so we saw a lot of animals and experienced the circle of life to its best...from a live killing of a wildebeest by a lion... to cheetahs eating a gazelle.... and vultures eating carcasses...it was amazing!!!! However, the jeep they use is open so no AC so to be considered if you struggle with the heat ! Nonetheless, we went in September and were fine. It was a bit chilly early mornings so the guide provided us with blankets. I had done another Safari in the Masai and Serengeti for 10 days about 10 years ago and I saw more in these 3 days then in my last trip so fully recommend this place :)

This was the second time I have been at Mara Simba (we were there 13 years ago). While it was nice enough, it wasn't nearly as nice as other places we stayed in Kenya. I'm not sure that I would stay there again. We paid to upgrade to a tent for that safari feeling, but then what we got was no hot water (why?!??!) and a steady sewer water smell in and around our tent. These were the two things that bothered me, but the rest of the experience was fine.|The food was good and the staff were very friendly. We appreciated the roaring fire and music in the bar in the evenings. There were very few guests there, because it was off-season, but there was still a good variety on the buffet. The beds were comfortable and cozy.|We appreciated the constant wifi signal this time around. And, as I mentioned, the staff were so friendly. We loved watching the hippos and crocs from our table at breakfast each morning. I appreciated the souvenir shops on site where we weren't hassled to buy things.

A sympathetically designed and built hotel with separate lodges, set within the amazing Masai Mara Game Reserve. The food was fine, buffet style but good. Rooms clean, well presented and functional. A calm and mostly quiet atmosphere and if, like us, you are lucky enough to sit at the end of the restaurant, overlooking the river, you can see crocodiles and hippos. |Take plenty of mozzy spray, being where it is there is a proliferation of flying, biting insects.|I would recommend this hotel if you are on safari in the Masai Mara.

Seven star staff and service and great facility. Viola and Jackson and the entire staff is super nice and take care of you well. Viola personally took care of our Jain food need. Ambience is superb, food is tasty. Even the picnic lunch they gave was so good. Will come back again if possible.

Excellent location very close to Maasai Mara National Reserve. The lodge was very cosy and offered an excellent atmosphere for the adventure ahead. Warm and friendly staff made our stay even more enjoyable.

Mara Simba is located so close to the Masai Mara Reserve and that makes it so convenient for all the game drives. Plus the hotel has a beautiful rustic ambience and you literally have animals all around. We could see elephants from our window across the river and that was the best morning view!|They also gave us a good picnic basket for our afternoon game drives.|Also great staff, good food and a special shoutout to Mark for taking such good care of us.

A quaint cosy lodge nestled in the midst of Masai Mara. We were greeted warmly by the friendly staff. They all spoke good English. We were attended to by Mr. Manoah at the dining area who had us sit by the table facing the river, the view , a different hue of colours as the day passed. The food was delicious and there was a surprising number of Indian dishes , vegetarian, at that to cater for the Indians- the food was absolutely delicious ! The local dishes were good too. The masala tea, was my favorite! I picked up some souvenirs from the gift shop which were reasonably priced.||The sunrise here is amazing! ||At night, we’re were escorted back to our rooms by the staff. ||The staff were always friendly & courteous. A special thank you to Mr. Manoah, staff at the reception, the Cook, and all the staff at the restaurant & bar!