The Ark Hotel is a unique tree lodge located in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, Kenya. Designed to resemble Noah’s Ark, the hotel overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, attracting a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffalos, rhinos, leopards, and hyenas. This makes it a prime destination for wildlife enthusiasts seeking an immersive safari experience.
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By Road
The Ark Hotel is approximately 170 km from Nairobi a 3 to 4 hour drive. Guests first arrive at the Aberdare Country Club, the base hotel, before being transferred to The Ark by the lodge’s vehicles.
By Air
The closest airstrip is Mweiga Airstrip, about 40 minutes away from The Ark Hotel. Flights from Wilson Airport, Nairobi, take about 30 to 45 minutes.
The Ark Hotel offers 60 cabin-style rooms spread across four decks, categorized as single, twin, double, and triple rooms.
Each room is compact yet cozy, featuring en-suite bathrooms, hot showers, and large viewing windows to observe wildlife at the waterhole.
The Ark Hotel has three observation decks and a bunker-level hide, allowing guests to get up close to wildlife.
The main dining area serves buffet-style meals, while the bar and lounge provide a warm, relaxing ambiance.
A wake-up call system alerts guests when special animals, such as leopards, are spotted at the waterhole.
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While staying at The Ark Hotel, you might be wondering what activities you can engage in. Below we have listed some of the top safari accommodations you can book and do while staying at The Ark Hotel.
There are games drives available at Solio Sactuary. Half and full day safari drives to the Salient and the Moorlands in Aberdare National Park are also offered.
Up in the moorlands, trout fishing can be done in the moorland’s small rivers, the major one being the River Chania, within Aberdare National Park.
There are over 250 species of bird recorded. The most conspicuous group is the Sunbird, with four abundant species: Tacazze Sunbird, Golden-winged Sunbird, the emerald-green Malachite Sunbird and the tiny, double collared Sunbird.
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Find other safari camps and lodges to stay in that are related to The Ark Hotel that you can either combine with another property for your safari with, or get inspired to book them later on in your next African Safari adventures. The safari accommodations are some of the best that you can visit that are close to The Ark Hotel.
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Elewana Lewa Safari Camp, is located in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy. Being in a private conservancy ensures exclusive game viewing
Voyager Ziwani Camp is located in a private concession bordering the Tsavo West National Park, with a private dam as
Olare Mara Kempinski Masai Mara is a luxurious tented camp located in the heart of the Olare Motorogi Conservancy, adjacent
Nestled at the edge of Amboseli National Park, Tulia Camp offers an authentic safari experience with the comforts of modern
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