Reviews of The Emakoko
Wildlife sightings and reviews
94 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"
The food was a little bizarre - there were a couple of dishes none of us could eat. Maybe focusing so hard on gourmet that it took away from just good food. The gentleman who took us around Nairobi shopping was wonderful. The gentleman who took us to the airport, just dropped us, didn't even offer to help with our bags or offer any advice on where to go or seem to care at all - just awful. Jane wasn't even dropped at the right terminal.
The rest of the complete, horrible chaos at the airport - 4 hours of lines for luggage drop off and passport control and only making the flight because they held it - were the fault of the airport, not the gentleman from the Emakoko. Regarding the wildlife sightings below, we declined a game drive on our arrival and just wanted to see whatever wildlife we saw on the way out shopping. Nairobi National Park was pretty dismal and depressing after the beautiful Masai Mara, mostly due to the lack of rain, I'm sure." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Giraffe
1 sighting

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

Striped Hyena
1 sighting

White Rhino
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"The Emakoko review"
My one complaint would be the way I was dropped off at the airport. Peter was not able to stop close to our terminal and did not help us in retrieving a cart to carry our luggage. He unloaded the luggage and left us to find our way. After the excellent way I was greeted when I arrived in Nairobi, I was expecting better." See all these reviews: 11n in Kenya

Buffalo
10 sightings

Giraffe
4 sightings

Lion
6 sightings

White Rhino
4 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"The Emakoko review"
"The Emakoko review"

Black Rhino
Multiple sightings

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

White Rhino
Multiple sightings

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"The Emakoko review"
rooms and lobby. luxury !!!!!" See all these reviews: 14n in Kenya

White Rhino
1 sighting
"The Emakoko review"
It is a really good place to see white and black rhino." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya

Black Rhino
6 sightings

Buffalo
3 sightings

Eland
3 sightings

Giraffe
6 sightings

Lion
3 sightings

Spotted Hyena
1 sighting

White Rhino
6 sightings

Wildebeest
10 sightings

Zebra
10 sightings
"The Emakoko review"
Rooms feature large balconies overlooking Nairobi National Park, which are shared amongst the many resident Hyrax and Sykes Monkey! Dinner was equally superb; the only complaint here was having to depart for Jomo Kenyatta and the long voyage home!
Note that we did not opt to partake in a game drive.. as a result of the current drought, the conditions in the park were arid; we spotted a few impala on the way to the Emakoko but other than that, the wildlife was less abundant than our previous experience and we chose to take advantage of some needed downtime at the resort." See all these reviews: 14n in Kenya
"The Emakoko review"
Our Guide, Elizaban took us on game drives where we saw masses of Ostrich and our only rhino. Visiting also the Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Center….both place’s unmissable for children. But more than that, we were treated to the feeding of a newly born Giraffe which our Host had collected after it had been found abandoned and mutilated by some human. We were impressed by the gentle humanity this very young Giraffe was being shown.
There is nothing superficial to the commitment that our Host has for all his undertakings, it was impressive. As were his staff. Elizaban even attempting to teach Balthasar and Octavia to drive the Suzuki….to their utter joy and delight! Out of the three camps we stayed in, their Chef was definitely the winner." See all these reviews: 9n in Kenya

Black Rhino
1 sighting

Buffalo
Multiple sightings

Cheetah
1 sighting

Eland
Multiple sightings

Giraffe
Multiple sightings

Lion
1 sighting

Wildebeest
Multiple sightings

Zebra
Multiple sightings
"The Emakoko review"
We were collected from the airport - it was already 9.45pm but we drove through the National Park seeing quite a few animals.
Our first night drive of the trip!
The guide picking us up remained with for our stay.
Despite arriving late Anton met us and offered us a light meal in the dining room - it was perfect.
On our way to the Sheldrick visit the next day we had a lovely game drive through the park.
It was especially good to see the Rhino.
The lodge is in a superb location by the river, ideal for peaceful relaxation before setting off on safari. The staff were lovely and the food excellent
Altogether a perfect way to start our trip." See all these reviews: 8n in Kenya

Buffalo
3 sightings

Eland
1 sighting

Giraffe
2 sightings

Lion
1 sighting

White Rhino
2 sightings

Wildebeest
2 sightings

Zebra
2 sightings
"Our room was gorgeous in all ways"
Food and drink was perfect. We had lunch at the guest house that you reach with a funicular. We were the only ones in the hotel and the manager invited is to use the whole place. Also had a massage-again excellent.
Did a brief game drive - no elephants, but saw rhinos, ostriches and Crocodiles - we hadn’t seen them elsewhere. Limited number of animals.
Would recommend if you have a time In Nairobi before a flight." See all these reviews: 16n in Kenya
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