The Mara Simba Lodge

The Mara Simba Lodge:
The Mara Simba Lodge was one of the first built in the Masai Mara and is the only true environmentally friendly lodge in Kenya. Situated on a dramatic bend on the River Talek the lodge compliments in natural surroundings and is decorated in traditional Masai style. Stretching for a mile along the banks of the River Talek the landscaped gardens are filled with a variety of birds, butterflies and monkeys.

Accommodation at The Mara Simba Lodge:
Each of the 54 guest rooms feature beautifully furnished verandas which offer uninterrupted views of the River Talek. The rooms are arranged in clusters of 6 and each is designed with natural wood and stone, all of the rooms are spacious and feature en-suite bathrooms.
Upgrades to Tents are available and highly recommended. These are heavy duty fixed tents that sit on a solid base and feature twin or double beds, private bathroom facilities and a Veranda with river views.

Facilities at The Mara Simba Lodge:
The lodges own naturalist gives presentations on the wildlife and ecology of the Masai Mara, conducts walking safaris, Masai cultural lectures and slide shows are all shown in the comfort of the lodges bar which also features an open fire and a wide variety of soft and alcoholic drinks.
The dining area has cedar wood floors and high thatched roofs in keeping with the traditional Masai Style overlooking the River Talek. The dining room offers a wide variety of cuisine, something to suite every palette and taste.
The public areas, overlooking the Talek River, have floors of cedar wood decking, elevated on Timber posts, and are shaded by soaring Makuti (palm thatch) roofs.
A well-stocked shop sells personal, photographic and souvenir items. The resident naturalist, who presents talks on the wildlife and ecology of the Maasai Mara, also conducts foot safaris, slide shows and Maasai cultural lectures. After game drives, the large, sparkling swimming pool invites you to cool relaxation. Night time floodlit viewing, from the comfort of chairs set on the wide, open veranda fronting the lounge and dining area, may reveal an elusive leopard across the silvery water.