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.
The Ark Hotel
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ACCESS & LOCATION of The Ark Hotel
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.
- By Plane 30 to 45 minutes
- By Road 3 to 4 hour drive
ACCOMMODATION & FACILITIES AT The Ark Hotel
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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ACTIVITIES AT The Ark Hotel
Game Drives
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.
Trout Fishing
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.
BirdWatching
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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