The Ark Lodge is strategically located in the heart of Aberdare National Park. It is strategically set to provide comfort, tranquility and superb views of animals visiting the salt-lick and waterhole. The Ark is an intimate recess with modern facilities, exceptional services, perfect ambiance and a serene environment. The Ark is a pleasant lodge ideal for safari holidays, guided nature walks, hiking holidays and cultural tours to the nearby communities.
This is a distance view of the Ark lodge at Aberdare national park, this is the lodge entrance from the car park side.
The above pictures show the view of the waterhole from inside the hotel, it was taken on a foggy morning.
This is the main dinning area, with the large clear windows and stunning views.
On the left is a luxury superior bedroom and on the right is a executive double bedroom.
An open deck area to watch animals at the waterhole.
The Ark Lodge is a gorgeous game lodge that overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a wide range of wildlife. This lodge is uniquely built to resemble the actual Ark, having numerous balconies and lounges that overlook the spectacular view of the waterhole.
The Ark has 4 viewing areas where the guests can enjoy the breath taking views of the ever-present animal activity at the waterhole and salt-lick. There is also a ground level hidden area near the waterhole; a perfect spot for photographers wishing to take close photos of wildlife.
The Ark Lodge is a five star lodge which has 60 cabins. All cabins have private bathrooms with shower, 115/240v shaving socket, shower stall, washbasin and flush toilets. They are furnished with bedside lamps and carpeted floors to ward off the evening and morning chill. Close to the cabins are views of the forest and waterhole. Cabins are provided with water flasks and glasses, hot water bottles and extra blankets.
The Ark provides the guest a menu with a combination of European and Kenyan dishes, made from fresh Kenyan produce. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are Table d'hôte. Lunch is only served to guests staying for more than one night, or upon special request. Seating capacity of the main dining area is up to 140 people.
The Ark Lodge offers full day game drives in the Aberdare national reserve and the Solio sanctuary, nature walks, mountain climbing, bird watching, fishing, horse riding, swimming, fully equipped gym and bush dinning.
The simplest way to get to The Ark Lodge is by air. A chartered flight will start off at Wilson Airport in Nairobi and land at Mweiga air strip. The air strip is 30 minutes away for the camp and is therefore accessed by road. It takes 2 hours to access the lodge by road from Nairobi.
Other attractions near The Ark Lodge would include hiking Mount Kenya, walking and game safari at Aberdare national park, horse riding trips, nature walks, chimpanzee trekking, touring Solio game reserve, playing golf and tennis.
The Ark Lodge is located in the middle of a very remote area; there are no modern shops or market places nearby; so it’s advisable to buy all your essential items in the major towns before traveling to the The Ark Lodge.
Camps and lodges with similar settings and standard to The Ark Lodge include Amboseli Serena lodge, Amboseli Sopa lodge, Salt Lick Lodge at Tsavo national pack, Mara Basecamp, Sekenani Mara Camp, Mara Keekorok, Mara Leisure Camp and Mara Intrepids Club among many others.
