Reviews of The Emakoko
Wildlife sightings and reviews
128 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"
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"
"The Emakoko review"
We stayed here once before for one night but felt that this was too short so this time we stayed two nights. This worked much better as we were able to visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust as well as seeing a good diversity of wildlife on the game drives. Nairobi National Park is an excellent place for viewing both white and black rhino.
We were really impressed with the quality and variety of the food. Each meal was like fine dining in a high-end restaurant." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
"The Emakoko review"
It was a perfect segway to going on safari. And it was an excellent location right on the Nairobi National Reserve.
Very happy we stayed two nights as we arrived very late on the first day. Even though we arrived very late, Anthony had a lovely dinner waiting for us. Our room was fabulous, located right near the main lodge. Though we had read that the rooms all the way at the top had better views, we feel that those on the lower level, after a long, strenuous flight, had views very similar, and had great views also, and did not require any stair climbing. We really only had one afternoon to enjoy all its features since we were recovering from our long journey to Kenya the day before we arrived. We wish we'd had even more time! The pool was under maintenance so we were not able to experience it on our stay." See all these reviews: 13n in Kenya
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