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In the evenings, the lodge occasionally hosts Maasai cultural performances, a small but memorable addition to a stay here.<\/p>\n<h2>What to Expect<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Game drives.<\/strong> Morning and afternoon drives into the Masai Mara National Reserve, with your own driver guide throughout your stay, and a quick start thanks to the lodge&#8217;s proximity to the gate.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dining.<\/strong> Full board meals with a proper buffet spread, dietary requirements accommodated on request.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Facilities.<\/strong> Riverside rooms, landscaped grounds, and occasional evening cultural performances.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Good for.<\/strong> Couples and families who want a comfortable, well located lodge close to the reserve, without paying for a luxury tier experience.<\/p>\n<h2>Good to Know<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Located close to the safari gate, a practical choice if minimizing travel time to game drives matters to you<\/li>\n<li>Riverside rooms available, worth requesting when we book<\/li>\n<li>Good option for travelers with dietary requirements, the kitchen has a solid reputation for accommodating requests<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Book This Lodge as Part of Your Safari<\/h2>\n<p>We include Mara Simba Lodge as an option in several of our <a href=\"https:\/\/kliq.cc\/hotsun\/destination\/masai-mara-safari-big-five-and-the-great-migration\/\">Masai Mara itineraries,<\/a> or can build a custom safari around a stay here specifically. 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