Kenya Hotels

::  Mara Simba Lodge

 

 

 

 

OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 04****

 

OCATION:  At Masai Mara game reserve, on the banks of Talek River – which is a tributary of Mara River. approximately 260 Kms (5 hours) from Nairobi or 45 minutes by air to the Keekorok airstrip.

 

DESCRIPTION: An excellent lodge built with traditional materials, The emphasis is on exclusivity and comfort, the ambiance is Maasai, the decor incorporating ethnic design elements from the culture of the proud tribe in whose realm the lodge is set. The grounds extend almost a kilometre along the Talek River. The river bank is left in its virgin state, while further back lush, landscaped gardens of indeginous plants and trees, attract colourful birds and butterflies. Wide, well-lit pathways link guest rooms and public areas. The lodge, overlooking a dramatic bend in the river, is designed to complement its natural setting. 

 

NUMBER OF ROOMS: 84 rooms (60 twins, 12 doubles, 04 singles and 08 triples).

 

Room décor: The rooms are arranged in clusters of 6 in each natural wood and stone banda (4 rooms on the ground floor, 2 interconnecting rooms on the first floor),  Large spacious rooms with private verandahs overlooking the river, made of wood and traditional material like guards for lighting, wall paintings and loose rags.

 

Room amenities: They all have en-suite showers, tiled bathrooms with natural granite and twyfords, (UK) bathroom fittings. Each spacious room, which can easily accommodate an extra bed, telephone,  overhead fans and mosquito nets on request.

 

Special features: Centrally located in a prime game viewing area.

 

 

FOOD & BEVERAGE FACILITIES:

Open-sided restaurant and bar overlooking the river.  The bar has a fire-place and lounge where informal entertainment takes place in the evenings.

 

GENERAL FACILITIES:

Telephone and fax communication

Laundry and valet services

Baby sitter on request

House-doctor call

Gift shop

 

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES:

Swimming pool

Nature Walk

Balloon Safaris

Game viewing drives

Traditional dances and songs

Lectures and video shows

 

CONFERENCE FACILITIES:

Conference room with a capacity of 170 theatre style and full range of Audio-visual equipment.

 

CLIMATE: Warm during the day and cool at night.