Maasai Simba Camp

There is nothing like a family vacation with the Maasai in Kenya. Our family vacation package will please your entire family. When you travel with us you'll not be just in the vehicles looking at the same animals every day. We'll have plenty of activities planned to break up your days. Your children will be engaged the entire time and they will return home with a unique and memorable experience of a lifetime.

Trip Summary :

Day 1 – Arrive in Nairobi and transfer to PanAfric hotel or similar accommodation.

Day 2 – Full day in Nairobi with a visit to the giraffe center and elephant orphanage (B&B)

Day 3, 4 & 5 – Depart Nairobi for Masai Mara game reserve and spend 3 nights at Mara Sarova deluxe camp (B, L, D). Masai Mara is famous for large pride of lions and the annual wildebeest migration, which coincides with the months of July/ August and October.

Day 6, 7 & 8 – Depart Masai Mara and arrive to Nairobi in time for lunch; proceed to the Maasai village of Merrueshi and spend 3 nights at Maasai Simba Camp. Time in the village includes walking safari with the Maasai warriors, beadmaking lessons with a local women cooperative, bike rides across the African savanna, meet village elders and a herbalist, visit local schools and health center. Your kids will have the opportunity to participate in a local soccer match with their age-mates. Maasai village experience is truly unique and authentic – hence the experience is offered to a limited and very lucky group of adventure travelers ready for enriching cultural expereince.

Day 9 – Full day excursion to Amboseli National Park. Amboseli is home to hundreds of African elephants and the legendary Mt. Kilimanjaro. We’ll have lunch at Observation hill in the middle of the park where you can see elephants and hippos grazing below. There will be an afternoon game drive before returning back to Maasai Simba Camp for overnight.

Day 10 – Depart Maasai Simba Camp and arrive to Nairobi later in the afternoon in time for your evening departure back home. With your request we can arrive to Nairobi early enough for your last minute shopping.

We have chosen family friendly camps that will meet your expectations.

Our choice of family-friendly safari, cultural experience, and beach vacation provides endless list of fun and entertaining activities such as walking safari, swimming, arts & crafts, play soccer and other fun games with village kids, learn techniques for wildlife tracking, and spend some time with the locals in a complete traditional Maasai village.

Kakuta, senior guide, teaching a guest how to play Mancala game – a century old game carved on the rock by Maasai ancestors.

We will provide you with diverse and more meaningful experiences beyond the usual safari. Kenya has more than the Big-Five and we’ll show you how. Our program is designed to entertain your children and make it possible for you to relax with your spouse while enjoying Kenya’s spectacular landscapes, wildlife, sandy beaches, and the rich Maasai culture. Whether you come from New York City or the Wild West we have the ideal Africa experience for your family.

Extension to Diani Beach

We offer extension to Diani beach, a wonderful compliment to your safari and bush experience with the Maasai. Activities on the coast include sun-bathing in beautiful white sand beaches, swimming, diving, and snorkeling in spectacular marine waters of the Indian Ocean.