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Reviews
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596 Reviews
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TripAdvisor Traveller reviews
trico5
A Great stay
Great lodge...our 1st stop out of Nairobi on our 7day (out of 3.5 weeks in Africa) safari tour arranged by Flying DoveTours. The lodge was very comfortable with good food friendly services and L,D...
Nikhil J
Super enjoyed our 2 night stay
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...
NehaSudan1
Amazing Location | Great Staff
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...
