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"
Very bumpy difficult access.
Location, easy access to airport and in the national park - difficult to say much more." See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya
"The Emakoko review"
Saw good number of animals and birds.
Friendly staff" See all these reviews: 12n in Kenya
Buffalo
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Spotted Hyena
Multiple sightings
White Rhino
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"The Emakoko review"
We arrived very late in the evening and left very early in the morning so there was not much point in the effort of going. A nice hotel very near the Airport would have been a much better idea.
Didn't get a chance to see any of the Park and in any event since the have now built a Chinese built elevated Train line right through the middle of Park it is not worth seeing." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya
"Emakoko second review"
By that time Nairobi National park didn't really have the same appeal and the drive from Wilson airport and back to the international airport took a lot out of the day. Obviously this isn't a criticism of The Emakoko and as a place to relax in the afternoon it was lovely but just a bit inaccessible!" See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya
Zebra
1 sighting
"Amazing lodge on edge of Nairobi"
In addition, our park guide connected with an outside driver who took us into Nairobi to visit two NGOs...and then picked us up at the end of the day at the park entrance. Those arrangements all went smoothly, including a packed lunch for us to eat en route to Nairobi.
Chris was our host and was delightful, the staff was helpful and friendly, the food and views wonderful, our guide very knowledgeable and good humored. Overall, a delightful introduction to Kenya. We left wishing we could stay another night or two." See all these reviews: 10n in Kenya
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
2 sightings
Eland
2 sightings
Giraffe
3 sightings
Lion
1 sighting
White Rhino
1 sighting
Zebra
2 sightings
"Emakoko first review"
Game was limited but it was a great introduction and much better than being in Nairobi as it felt like we were instantly on safari.
And we saw an Aardwolf!" See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
3 sightings
Giraffe
6 sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
White Rhino
1 sighting
Zebra
3 sightings
"Superb Accommodation "
The welcome at the Emakoko was great nothing was too much trouble. Rooms are perfect and the communal areas very welcoming. I cannot rate the food highly enough, fine dining." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Eland
Multiple sightings
Giraffe
Multiple sightings
Lion
Multiple sightings
Zebra
Multiple sightings
"The Emakoko review"
The lunch that was served was fabulous! Worth every penny." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya
"Wonderful base for exploring Nairobi Ntl Park"
We were amazed at the number and variety of animals we were able to see this close to the city of Nairobi. Our guides were friendly and well informed.
The staff at Emakoko couldn't have been any friendlier, and management went out of their way to help us with travel logistics for a trip back into town." See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya
"Amazing place"
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