Access & Location
Emboo Camp is located within the Maasai Mara National Reserve on a bend of the Talek River. Ol Kiombo is the closest airstrip, approximately 20 minutes by car from the camp.
Emboo Camp
An eco-friendly riverside camp in the Maasai Mara Game Reserve with a full fleet of electric vehicles
Farm-to-table dining sourced from the camp’s vertical hydroponic garden
Total of 11 tents, including a Family Suite, all with private decks overlooking the Talek River
Game drives, cultural experiences, hot air balloon rides, and family-friendly activities
Our Roonterra Opinion
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Comfort with character
Under Asilia’s wing, Emboo has had a stylish makeover, bringing flair to the interiors without losing any of the eco-friendly ethos the camp was originally known for. They’ve also retained the same passionate hospitality team and guides, making it a camp that delivers on every front!
Activities
Emboo Camp operates a full fleet of electric vehicles, for guests to explore the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in the quietest way possible.
Game drives
Cultural experiences
Hot air balloon flights
Family-friendly activities
Eco-tour
Running and fitness
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Explore the Maasai Mara in fully electric Land Rovers and Land Cruisers without any engine noise, allowing you to approach wildlife in the most silent, disturbance-free way possible. The Mara guarantees a daily spectacle of wildlife encounters, where the interactions between predator and prey are a constant reminder of the survival of the fittest. Perhaps you’ll come across an elephant herd drinking at the water, a lion pride sleeping in the sun, or a cheetah slinking through the grasses. Each game drive brings a new set of sightings, pointed out by your expert guide.
Emboo Camp can arrange visits to local villages to introduce visitors to Maasai culture, with a special focus on the role of Maasai women. There are plenty of opportunities to learn activities such as fire-making, tracking, and using a bow and arrow, as well as finding out about medicinal plants used in traditional practices.
Hot air balloon excursions launch at sunrise from a dedicated site in the Maasai Mara National Reserve. You’ll set off early on a game drive before soaring high above the plains for a bird’s-eye view of the wildlife roaming beneath. Upon landing, enjoy a champagne bush breakfast before continuing your morning safari activities. Please note that this activity incurs an additional fee.
Emboo Camp offers a variety of activities for kids aged 5 years and above. Child-friendly game drives include fun safari bingo, and children can learn how to track animals and earn a Maasai Warrior training certificate. Arts-and-crafts materials and family games are available in the lounge, and the camp can arrange nature walks around camp or harvesting ingredients from the garden with the Emboo chefs.
Experience Emboo’s eco-friendly ethos in-depth on a behind-the-scenes tour of the camp’s sustainable initiatives, including hydroponic gardens, solar-powered electricity, natural materials, and a successful recycling programme.
Make use of the 800-metres running track and small gym, ideal for those looking to stay in shape while on safari.
Make an enquiryFacilities
Surrounded by riverine forest, Emboo Camp’s canvas communal tent is a comfy, cosy space with deeply cushioned loungers in front of a fireplace and a long communal dining table.
Spa
Running track
Swimming pool
Farm-to-table dining is a highlight here, with organic produce sourced directly from the camp’s vertical hydroponic garden, which guests can visit alongside the chef. Outside, a swimming pool overlooks the river, complete with a sundeck and shade. There’s also a river-facing bush spa for soothing massages using natural ingredients, as well as a small gym for active travellers. Taking sustainability seriously, Emboo is powered 100% by solar energy with no back-up generators, converts waste into biogas, and uses locally sourced materials throughout.
Amenities
Emboo Camp has 11 tents on a forested bend of the Talek River, including a two-bedroom Family Suite.
Simple but well laid out, each standard double or twin tent has a living space separated from the bedroom by a curtain, and outdoor decks sheltered by the forest canopy. Every king-size bed comes with a mosquito net canopy, there’s a hanging rack with a shelving unit for clothes, and also a desk with a supply of drinking water. Each en-suite bathroom has twin basins and a plumbed rain shower with solar-heated water. Outside, your private deck looks straight onto the water, keeping you fully immersed in nature, with the sounds of grunting hippos a regular feature.
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