Reviews of The Emakoko
Wildlife sightings and reviews
116 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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"Amazing to be so close to Nairobi"
The pickup from the airport and transfer to camp was so well organised, it was a game drive in its own right when we arrived as soon as we passed through the park gates.
We were only here for one night, but this camp is worth a longer stay.
Great food and accommodation - and the rock hyrax love to eat the roses!!!!!" See all these reviews: 17n in Kenya; 9n in Zimbabwe; 6n in Tanzania; 5n in Botswana; 5n in Zambia
Black Rhino
5 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Spotted Hyena
10 sightings
White Rhino
6 sightings
Wildebeest
8 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Amazing Emakoko"
Emakoko is a wonderful lodge - great cottages in a wonderful setting with abundant birdlife. Fantastic food. Elizaban is a knowledgeable and friendly driver/guide and all the staff are helpful and attentive whilst also managing to be discreet! Antony is a very congenial host and runs a great lodge
A great introduction to a safari." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
10 sightings
Eland
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
White Rhino
3 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"Emakoko Review"
The food was excellent and it was in a great location. However the drive there had some of the worst roads we had seen ! Very bumpy !
Overall a nice ending to a perfect trip but maybe the Emakoko is looking a little bit tired now ?" See all these reviews: 7n in Kenya
Black Rhino
2 sightings
Eland
Multiple sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
7 sightings
"The Emakoko review"
Staff very attentive and Rachel was an outstandingly welcoming host.
Very good food.
Very spacious and comfortable rooms. Ours was at the top so getting there was hard work but it had the best view." See all these reviews: 15n in Zimbabwe; 2n in Kenya
Black Rhino
6 sightings
Buffalo
10 sightings
Eland
10 sightings
Giraffe
10 sightings
Lion
4 sightings
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
White Rhino
2 sightings
Wildebeest
10 sightings
Zebra
10 sightings
"The Emakoko review"
10 very comfortable rooms - 5 along valley floor and 5 up on the top of the valley slope. Plenty of activities on offer - we chose to just chill out before our flight home.
45 min drive to airport." See all these reviews: 6n in Tanzania; 4n in Kenya
"Nairobi safari"
Guide very good on safari and helpful when visiting Giraffe sanctuary and SheldrickTrust. Outsdanding food, as good as top restaurants at home.
Need two nights to enjoy all lodge has to offer." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia; 2n in Kenya
Black Rhino
4 sightings
Buffalo
3 sightings
Eland
1 sighting
Giraffe
8 sightings
Lion
4 sightings
White Rhino
1 sighting
Zebra
4 sightings
"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
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