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The Emakoko

City
Nairobi, Kenya

The Emakoko sits on Nairobi National Park southern edge – a safari lodge within easy reach of the city. Two rows of stone bungalows are built into a steep hillside, facing into the park and looking out over a winding river.

Beside the river, tall trees dot the long grasses, which are occasionally trampled by a wandering hippo.

Why we like The Emakoko

The Emakoko is perfect for those wanting to escape the city and go straight into safari, or for those wanting to make that safari ambience last that little bit longer. Its location, although out of town, also makes it arguably more accessible than the city centre hotels, thanks to Nairobi’s challenging traffic.

Facilities

The lodge’s 10 spacious cottages are set in pairs, each one opening out onto a rustic wooden balcony. Inside, a large bed is draped with mosquito netting, whilst a stone fireplace fills one wall, providing warmth during Nairobi’s cooler months. A large stone bathroom adjoins the bedroom, with a beautifully positioned bathtub that looks out towards the river.

The restaurant and lounge are set just above the valley floor, linked to the bungalows by stone walkways. High ceilings, comfortable sofas and wooden balustrades create a homely but open feel, with the sounds of the morning birdsong floating in during breakfast.

Activities

Shared game drives in open 4×4 vehicles with knowledgeable guides
Visits to the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage and the Giraffe Centre
Shopping excursions into Nairobi

Where to stay

Some of the wonderful places to stay that we frequently recommended.

Hemingways Hotel £££££

Kenya
City

This plantation-style property has 45 spacious suites, all overlooking the garden, towards the distant Ngong Hills. The design is classically stylish but set up in such a way as to give the hotel a much smaller, more intimate atmosphere than the number of rooms might suggest.

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Giraffe Manor £££££

Kenya
Boutique

Giraffe Manor is a beautiful, eccentric country house located in an upmarket suburb of Nairobi, a hop and skip from major attractions. Originally built in 1932, and saved from dereliction in 1974 by US conservationist Betty Leslie-Melville and her husband Jock. Giraffe Manor has two main buildings – the original Manor House with six bedrooms, and Garden Manor, a four-bedroom annexe, all beautifully decorated. There aren’t many places you stay where a giraffe is likely to pop its head through the window and steal a bit of your breakfast.

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