Escape the Bustle of Nairobi City with a stay at The Emakoko
Just a 45 minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi – the capital of Kenya, there is a hotel where you can rest in utter comfort and still be in position to enjoy all the thrills of game drives and encounters with remarkable animals including lions and rhinos.
Nairobi National Park – prolific for its unique location bordering Kenya’s capital city Nairobi, the Nairobi National Park is both the oldest and smallest park in Kenya. Established in 1946, the park is home to predators including cheetah, leopard, lion, and hyena as well as other large mammals such as buffalo, black rhino and giraffe among other. The Emakoko is the ideal alternative to a city when traveling to Kenya.
The Emakoko is one of the favorite boutique lodges in Kenya and one of the favorite places to stay in Nairobi National Park, positioned on the edge of the park surrounded by acacia trees. The lodge is designed to fit seamless into its natural surrounds. Arriving at the lodge you walk along a foot bridge that leads to the main open – sided dining area with fireplace, the chalets extending alongside out into the cliff face. Below the terrace is a pool area perfectly positioned to lookout over the river.
Guest Rooms at The Emakoko
Choose between luxury Cliff Suites, River Suites, or Private House on your Nairobi National Park Safari.
With only 10 safari suites and 1 exclusive – use safari villa, the Emakoko’s accommodation is natuarally exclusive, designed for utmost comfort and privacy. All rooms feature luxurious beds, mosquito nets, private verandas, and fireplaces. Wake up in the pure cotton linen while hearing the distant roar of lions
Luxury Suites
Sleeps 2 Adults
The Emakoko has 10 luxury suites, 5 of which are positioned along the cliff edge and 5 within closer proximity to the river and main lodge area below. The Cliff Suites boast panoramic views of the vast landscapes, and the River Suites are a more convenient option for their easily accessible location.
The Private House
Sleeps 4 Adults
The Private House at The Emakoko is the lodge’s most exclusive offering, perfect for longer stays and travel parties of four. Set slightly off course from Suites and Main Lodge, the Private House offers utter seclusion from other guests with its own swimming pool and dedicated game vehicle.
Dining at The Emakoko
Meals at The Emakoko are served in the open – sided dining area where the fires flicker on winter nights. Feast on tasty meals while sharing the day’s adventures or sip on a cocktail or a cup of fine Kenyan coffee while gazing over the high grass beyond the timber decking.
General Facilities
With direct access to the Nairobi National Park, you can go for game drives and tours of the Sheldrick Trust Giraffe Centre and the downtown markets and malls of buzzing Nairobi for a truly African shopping expedition.
Also, the lodge has its own on-site boutique for once-off presents and last-minute safari essentials.
Days can be spent lazing at the swimming pool and while away cool evenings with a good book next to a crackling fire.
Facilities at The Emakoko include
- Bar
- Laundry service
- Swimming pool
- Wi-Fi
Experiences at The Emakoko
Elephant Giraffe, and Rhino Encounters
The David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust is the most unique elephant and rhino relocation program in the world. Based in Nairobi National Park, The Sheldrick Trust opens its doors to the public to view the orphans between 11 am – 12 pm.
The Giraffe Center is just around the corner, home to the endangered Rothschild’s Giraffe. The center is open between 9 am – 5 pm, and gives visitors a chance to interact with the giraffes. Both the Sheldrick Trust and Giraffe Center allow visitors to get up close and personal with these incredible creatures, an absolute must for anyone passing through Nairobi.
Hiking
The Emakoko has an incredible location, with the Nairobi National Park on one side and the Kitengela conservation area on the other.
Embark on a nature walk or trail with great chances of spotting wildlife. With the Nairobi National Park on one side and the Kitengela Conservation Area on the other, it means that we have wide open spaces to enjoy and some of the nicest running routes in Nairobi. The lodge is surrounded by community grazing land which stretches over into the park. Here wildlife and domestic mingle together and walks amongst giraffes, eland, impala and gazelles are breathtaking.
Private Safari
A private safari at The Emakoko offers a unique safari stop-over experience in Nairobi. Our packages include accommodation, meals, drinks, activities and internal flights.
Game Drives
Go on game drives in Nairobi National Park in our safari vehicles and guided safari guides. Nairobi National Park is famous for its very healthy black rhino population and is renowned for very close encounters with lions.
Golfing
If you are looking to doing some moderate activity, certainly Kenya has some of the most beautiful golf courses, and perhaps some of the most challenging too. Depending on the day of the week and availability we can organize a round of golf at Karen Country Club for a two or a three ball. Otherwise golf on the Ngong Golf Course or Royal Nairobi Golf Club is also possible.
Getting to The Emakoko
The boutique safari lodge’s ideal position on the southern border of Nairobi National Park makes it easily accessible from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and Wilson Airport. Road transfers to the lodge take approximately 45 minutes but tend to be rather exciting with great chances of spotting wildlife.
A helicopter transfer from Nairobi to The Emakoko is also available on request.
