"Valery (owner of Emboo) ... spoke about how guests at their next-gen safari camps are seeking connection – with themselves, the people they've travelled with, and the people they meet at the destination.

The changing face of safari tourism, too, was top of mind (...) the average age of safari-goers is coming down and that the trip is moving away from being a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ experience into something slower, more meaningful and more sustainable."

November 2024

“For us, sustainability wasn’t a tag-on,” says Super. “It was entrenched in everything we built and did and part of our DNA. I think the new generation of travellers recognise greenwashing and know when something’s authentic – and we didn’t want to do a traditional safari, which can feel extractive.”

August 2024

Regenerative travel is "an act of restoring, replenishing and renewing the environment and community"

May 2024

"Dawn of the silent safari​"
 

March 2024

"Proving that a Kenyan safari can be thoroughly progressive, Emboo River Camp is challenging gender inequality in the industry..... Consequently, Emboo River’s game drives are comfortable and quiet, with plenty of opportunities to chat about Maasai culture from a woman’s perspective."

December 2023

"Emboo River Camp, the first safari lodge in Kenya to have its entire fleet of safari vehicles powered by solar energy, is helping lead the setup of a Safari Etiquette guide for the Maasai Mara."

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September 2023

"I tillegg til det rent klimamessige har de nye jeepene også en annen fordel, nemlig at de lager mye mindre støy. Dermed forstyrrer de i mindre grad, og sjåførene kan komme enda tettere på de ville dyrene."

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August 2023

Emboo River Camp is the first camp nationally to convert all its vehicles into electric-models charged using solar power.

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"This is the first Maasai Mara camp with an all-electric fleet of safari vehicles: upcycled 1990s Land Rovers, charged using solar power.

May 2023

This luxury lodge has the first full fleet of electric safari cars in East Africa. Emboo River’s all-electric fleet charges via a solar panel station, making the need to bring diesel into a delicate ecosystem obsolete...

May  2023

"Our opening act stars Emboo River, tucked away in a forest of trees on the edge of the plains in the south of the Masai Mara. It's the Mara's first carbon neutral safari camp, being 100% solar powered, recycling all of its water...”

January 2023

"The location is so ideal that the lounge area is flanked by a river on one side, and endless plains on the other."

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January 2023

"... your trip (can have) a net-positive impact in terms of environmental and economic impact.

That could be via visiting Emboo River Camp"

December 2022

"L’Emboo River Camp è il primo lodge della regione ad avere introdotto una flotta di veicoli elettrici a bordo dei quali si ha l’impressione di fluttuare sulla prateria del Maasai Mara, famosa in tutto il mondo per la sua varietà di flora, fauna e la presenza dei famosi Big Five..."
September 2022

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"(Emboo River) joined a global selection of 30 tourism establishments under the Regenerative Travel brand that adhere to the highest standards in social and environmental impact."

September 2022

"As if to suit their surroundings, most of those jeeps have their own growls, petrol coughing, diesel clearing its throat.
But among them are a pair that stalk off silently to Emboo River camp. These two are solar-powered — no noise, no fuel, no fumes "

August 2022

"Für die kenianische Emboo River Lodge ist das eine Investition in die Zukunft. Die Unterkunft liegt im Naturschutzgebiet Maasai Mara.

Für Mitbesitzerin Valery Super steht fest: „Wenn der Tourismussektor nicht auf nachhaltige“
 

August 2022

"a unique safari experience which is luxurious, relaxing, educational as well as fully eco friendly, sustainable and community focused."

July 2022

"The silent 4x4s are fully solar powered and are equipped to take guests on full-day drives throughout the pristine surroundings."
 

July 2022

“Electric vehicles also offer guests a unique experience with so-called silent safaris"

July 2022

"an innovation hub in the Masaai Mara to inspire, and train other tourism players on sustainability"

May 2022

Women Trailblazing in the Maasai Mara
March 2022

catalyst for other people and camps to become more sustainable

February 2022

"Das Emboo River Camp ist als die erste vollständig energieautarke Öko-Lodge in der Maasai Mara in Bezug auf Nachhaltigkeit ohnehin schon exzellent aufgestellt."

December 2021

"see how the Maasai Mara National Reserve copes with carbon emissions."

October 2021

"We've been using these to tow stuck diesel vehicles out of the water"

September 2021

"A new breed of safari vehicle"

August 2021

"Most Transparent Tourism Destination"

April 2021

"Eco-Glamping in the wilderness"

March 2020

"The success of Emboo River is not going unnoticed"

January 2020

"A Mara lodge has gone green"

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October 2019

Behind the scenes at Emboo River.

July 2019

Stories from Within
 

September 2024

"Emboo New Generation Safari Camp (is) promoting female guides to lead guide positions"
 
August 2024

in the Maasai Mara there is a "certified B Corporation which is breaking the status quo and trying to create a sustainable model, Emboo"

April 2024

"’s Nachts hoor ik hyena’s, ik word gewekt door ritmisch vogelgekwetter en ik douch en ontbijt met zicht op de nijlpaarden in de rivier – de onderdompeling in de natuur is totaal."
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February 2024

"first lodge in Kenya whose entire fleet of safari vehicles is powered by solar energy...and you can enjoy sundowners and snacks in the heart of the savannah made with local ingredients and not a single-use item in sight." [Page 18]

December 2023

"Emboo River Lodge has gained prominence, especially with the conclusion of the Inaugural Africa Climate Summit, where climate change and green initiatives have taken center stage. This unique lodge champions the green movement with a strong focus on sustainability."

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September 2023

"Os safáris veganos crescem em países africanos e atraem cada vez mais adeptos da observação da fauna, da preservação dos recursos naturais e, claro, da dieta que dá nome ao serviço. "

August 2023

“Regeneration is something you don’t finish, it’s continual evolution,” says Amanda Ho, cofounder of Regenerative Travel. This consortium of independent boutiques are rooted in community to enable people, nature, and culture to thrive.

May 2023

"Eight spacious tents sit by the river of the same name and on arrival, one of the co-founders, Valery, proudly shows me around. ‘Hopefully what we’re doing here will become the norm,’ she says. Emboo is entirely solar-powered, while the kitchen cooks with gas made...”

March 2023

"Emboo is the first company in east Africa to have a full fleet of electric safari vehicles that are charged with solar power. At the lodge, which also runs on solar power, water and trash are recycled and a garden provides ingredients for meals..”

January 2023

"Heralding a new era of modern safaris, camp designers have also switched (tactic)"

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December 2022

"However you choose to curate your bush adventure, one thing is for certain – the resident wildlife will not disappoint.

While there has been a traditional focus on the Big 5, the Emboo team is passionate about sharing what they call the ‘Big 20’ with guests."

November 2022

"Emboo River switched its safari vehicles to an entirely solar-powered electric fleet.

It’s part of a “silent safari” trend spreading across the continent with the win-win effect of reducing environmental impact and delivering closer-than-ever wildlife encounters"

September 2022

"Regenerative Travel, a benefit corporation and a collection of independent hotels and lodges committed to regenerative hospitality, (announces new) additions to the Regenerative Hotels community"

September 2022

"After a day out on Safari, eating dinner under the stars and spending time afterwards by a roaring camp fire is an experience not to be missed. The stars gleamed brightly"

August 2022

"Die breiten Reifen hieven das Geländeauto über Felsen. Durch

einen Bach rollt der SUV auf eine Herde Zebras zu. Das alles geschieht völlig lautlos. Wie Raubkatzen auf der Jagd pirschen sich die Safaritouristen mit ihren Kameras an. Möglich macht dies der Elektroantrieb, auf den nun immer"
 

August 2022

"The carbon-neutral Emboo Camp is one of the pioneers"
 

July 2022

"Proudly carbon-negative, this is the first Maasai Mara camp with al all-electric fleet of safari vehicles"
 

June 2022

“Situated within the National Reserve, Emboo River Camp is one sustainable safari lodge that’s ahead of the game."

June 2022

"Geen groene marketing, maar échte duurzaamheid" ("no green  marketing, but real sustainability"
May 2022

Every aspect of the carbon-negative safari – right down to your meals – honours the ecosystem.

February 2022

Awarded

Most Environmentally Sustainable Property
&
Most Instagrammable Property

December 2021

"Emboo River’s principles of sustainability relate to a rapidly evolving tourism industry in Kenya whereby the preservation of local cultures and environments take precedence."

December 2021

"partnership with Kenya’s Minister of Tourism ... to make the Maasai Mara carbon neutral"

October 2021

"the Mara's first Electric Safari vehicles"

September 2021

"vehicles are running on sunshine"

August 2021

"what the future of the safari industry must inevitably look like "

March 2021

"Their dedication to environmental conservation is unrivaled in the Maasai Mara."
January 2020

"rethinking every aspect of the safari experience"

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December 2019

"Emboo River, Maasai Mara's Eco Lodge"

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October 2019

"A luxurious eco lodge"

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August 2019

Aged just 23, Barbrah Naserian Kimongo’o has spent four years as a safari guide at Emboo, the mould-breaking Kenyan Maasai Mara camp.
"“Being a guide isn’t traditionally a woman’s job in Maasai culture. A lot of people are surprised to see me behind the wheel on game drives." 

August 2024

"The Belgian Embassy in Nairobi has made history being the first Belgian Embassy in the world and the only embassy in Nairobi to have a carbon-neutral operation. With the help of Emboo"

June 2024

Emboo "clinched the prestigious EcoWarrior Award for the year 2023, a testament to its unwavering dedication to addressing climate change through innovative adaptation and mitigation strategies."

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March 2024

"... une flotte complète de véhicules de safari électriques. Ceux-ci s’avancent si silencieusement qu’ils peuvent s’approcher au plus prè des animaux. Ainsi, nous effleurons des lions dévorant un buffle, puis nous nous retrouvons presque nez à nez avec un troupeau d’éléphants." ​

February 2024

"[Emboo River] calculates how much carbon is saved in every area of the business — citing everything from the four solar-powered cars to the laundry [...] Even the rain showers in the guest rooms — luxury safari tents filled with handmade furniture from local artisans — are powered by the sun."

November 2023

"Nestled in this gorgeous Savannah is Emboo River, a luxury camp where eco-friendliness and luxury are intertwined to create an unforgettable experience for the guests."

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September 2023

"A leader in sustainable travel, Emboo River Camp is located in the heart of Maasai Mara; hidden in a forest along a river."

July 2023

‘Conscious travel’  is far from just a trend. We’d like to think of it as more of a lifestyle choice. An intentional approach towards travel to better align our decisions with a deeper value for the environment and the communities we interact with as we explore the world...

May 2023

"But most sustainable, and downright important, is Emboo River Camp, across the Mara. Independently run, this is a beautiful place that screams progress: half of its guides are female, all-electric cars are used, vegetarian food is prioritised, power is solar....”

January 2023

"“The tourism industry in Kenya – and in many other places around the world – is male dominated.

At Emboo River we are changing this by having many trailblazing women in the team…

January 2023

"Emboo River Camp run solar-powered safaris (...) It has changed the experience of wildlife viewing by cutting out noise and pollution"

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December 2022

"The pandemic has called for a more resilient tourism industry and Emboo River Camp is a great example of how lodges can be self-sufficient in the face of a pandemic as the first fully carbon-neutral camp in East Africa"

October 2022

"Emboo River is built on a foundation that sets it apart from the rest: It is the first carbon neutral safari camp in the Maasai Mara and Kenya as a whole"

September 2022

“Maasai Mara is incredible in November - it is empty which is so unusual for the Mara.

I recommend Emboo Camp, a fully eco-lodge that has the only electric safari vehicles,” says Moon."
 

August 2022

"After a day out on Safari, eating dinner under the stars and spending time afterwards by a roaring camp fire is an experience not to be missed. The stars gleamed brightly"

August 2022

"With its new hydroponic vertical garden, Emboo aims to grow 100 per cent of its fresh food very soon."
 

July 2022

"Picture a place where the most incredible animals roam freely and safely. Where you can bend down in the heart a wild, untamed landscape and sun yourself by the waters of the Indian Ocean. Well, there is no need to imagine it. This is Kenya."
 

July 2022

“run exclusively off solar energy, making them entirely off the grid and independent from traditional supply lines"

July 2022

“From when we are kids, we learn to live around lions and elephants. They are around us,” 

May 2022

It’s tailor-made for photography enthusiasts and professional photographers alike.

April 2022

Emboo River & the Embassy of Belgium in Kenya participate in UltraMARAthon to raise funds and awareness on conservation

February 2022

"In this episode, (Bianca speaks) with Valery Joanne Super about sustainability and ecotourism in the Maasai Mara."

December 2021

"Visitors to Emboo River (...) stop by a hyena den in a converted electric safari vehicle"

October 2021

"experience is totally different than a normal safari"

September 2021

" an electric [engine] that eliminates the rumbling noise and, just as importantly, reduces the emission of diesel fumes"

August 2021

"the only Mara safari camp that has so far gone all-electric with its fleet."

April 2021

"add to your wander-list for 2021"

December 2020

"innovation and technology is harnessed to tackle the environmental challenges"
January 2020

"electric safari cars, powered by 80m2 of solar panels - no noise or exhaust fumes."

December 2019

"A complete eco-friendly stay in the Maasai Mara"

October 2019