The Ark
Set in the heart of the iconic Aberdare National Park, The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. The Ark is designed after the historical Noah’s ark. The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge. The animals come to you!
So as not to miss any animal sightings, the resident guide will buzz your room when special animals come to the waterhole. Simply throw on your provided robe and slippers, grab your camera and view nightlife at the waterhole!
The sister property to The Ark the Aberdare Country Club, is a short distance away and is the perfect place to spend an afternoon. Activities include a game walk on our 1300 acres, golf, tennis, horseback riding, relaxing at our health club, taking a dip in the swimming pool, or simply enjoying the gorgeous gardens.
Accommodation and Meals:
All the rooms are self-contained with en-suite bathrooms.
- Six single bedded rooms
- Thirty seven twin rooms with two single beds in each room
- Ten double rooms with one queen bed in each room
- Seven triple rooms with three single beds in each room
NB: The triple-bed cabins are the best rooms for families.
The Ark offers excellent cuisine for dinner and breakfast, either as a buffet or set menu, depending on the number of guests. Lunch is served at the Aberdare Country Club. Recreational activities available include golf, tennis, horseback riding, swimming or relaxing in the gardens. At The Ark, visitors may observe elephants, leopards, buffalo, rhinos in the park.
Tree top Hotel and Aberdare National Park are close to The Ark.
Suggested activities
- Game drive in salient and Moorlands in the Aberdare National Park.
- Mountain climbing/Nature walk & Fishing trip.
- Visit the Solio sanctuary the home of the white and the black rhino.
SAMPLE SAFARI
2 Days 1 Night Road Safari to the Ark -Aberdare National Park
Day 1: Aberdares- Depart Nairobi in the morning and drive through central Kenya to The Ark arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon transfer to the Ark with en route game drive at the Salient. Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, this unique game lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of wildlife – elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog. Evening/overnight floodlit game viewing.
Dinner and overnight at The Ark
Day 2: Depart After breakfast, thereafter departing for Nairobi arriving approx. 1200hrs Please Note: (Departs daily – minimum 2 person)