Reviews of The Emakoko
Wildlife sightings and reviews
120 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited The Emakoko and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
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"The Emakoko review"
This is a very well-appointed lodge in a picturesque location in Nairobi National Park, with good guiding and excellent food, and we have found that it provides the perfect balance of getting into our safari groove while still shaking off the inevitable jet lag from our travel.
We were very thankful to have a late-morning transfer from our Nairobi hotel to The Emakoko, as opposed to an early morning flight from Wilson, to start things off. We find this plan also helps alleviate any logistical concerns that might arise from a delayed or cancelled international flight into Kenya." See all these reviews: 17n in Kenya
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Eland
1 sighting
Giraffe
1 sighting
Lion
1 sighting
White Rhino
1 sighting
Zebra
1 sighting
"The Emakoko review"
Our flight to Nairobi was delayed but the staff had stayed up and offered us a meal, despite it being 3am by the time we arrived! We declined the offer and that of an early morning game drive, opting instead for a leisurely morning and an afternoon drive.
There is no shortage of game in Nairobi National Park and it is interesting to see it with the backdrop of the city skyline and the railway line, which was not built the last time we were here.
The following day we had a post breakfast game drive to Wilson to get our flight to Loisaba." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Black Rhino
Multiple sightings
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Eland
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
White Rhino
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"The Emakoko review"
The rooms are very impressive with a nice decking area, a large bathroom and seating area with fireplace. Although the rooms are of very high standard they are a little tired in some areas and could do with some upgrading ie there was a massive hole in the mosquito net over our bed.
The communal areas are very comfortable and an enjoyable place to relax.
The food was okay. It sometimes felt like it was trying too hard to be fine dining and a lot of it was not to our taste. Personally we would have preferred if they did something more simple but to an excellent standard. The pizza they cooked in the oven around the pool was fantastic. Weirdly they don't do any diet drinks.
The massage we had was very good and the therapist was a very kind, chatty person." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Black Rhino
3 sightings
Buffalo
3 sightings
Eland
1 sighting
Giraffe
2 sightings
Lion
1 sighting
White Rhino
1 sighting
Zebra
1 sighting
"The Emakoko review"
The children loved the remote controlled funicular to go up and down the hill to the house, and the pool was a big success despite being on the refreshing side. Food and drinks were absolutely excellent, we particularly liked the house special "Dawa" cocktail. The occasional monkey stealing bread off the breakfast table provided much amusement, as did the snake that Anton had captured and kept to show the children.
Our guide Peter was knowledgeable and the game drives in the National Park provided a perfect introduction to safari. We saw lionesses, rhino, giraffe, ostriches, a leopard tortoise, monkeys, mating hippos - and that was just on the drive to get to the lodge!
Highly recommend, a great first stop." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya
"The Emakoko review"
Nairobi Park was having the roadways resurfaced so was full of large lorries being driven at speed and carelessly." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"Wonderfull location, very professional staff!"
It was really amazing to see so many animals and to learn about them! I will be back!" See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya
Black Rhino
4 sightings
Buffalo
10 sightings
Cheetah
3 sightings
Eland
4 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Leopard
Multiple sightings
Lion
6 sightings
Pangolin
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
3 sightings
Striped Hyena
Multiple sightings
White Rhino
10 sightings
Wild dog
5 sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"The Emakoko is brilliant"
Black Rhino
7 sightings
Buffalo
6 sightings
Eland
3 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
2 sightings
Spotted Hyena
3 sightings
White Rhino
5 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"The Emakoko review"
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"The Emakoko review"
A funicular has been installed to help guests more easily access cabins on the upper portion of the hillside above the reception and dining areas, which is very helpful. The cabins are spacious, well-maintained, and luxurious. The staff is very friendly, and the food is excellent. Dining is at separate tables, which makes sense here, as this isn’t a place where guests remain for prolonged stays leading to bonding.
Nairobi National Park is worthy of our support, in my opinion, and it’s always a nice introduction back to Africa. It’s an excellent place to see rhino, both black and white." See all these reviews: 14n in Kenya
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Eland
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
White Rhino
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"The Emakoko Review"
The driver (Sammy) who brought us to the lodge was very patient with us, stopping numerous times for picture opportunities. Elizaban was also very accommodating." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Eland
2 sightings
Giraffe
2 sightings
Lion
3 sightings
Zebra
3 sightings
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