The Ark Hotel

About The Ark Hotel

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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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.

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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Cheetah Safaris is a serious advocate of sustainable safari practices in Africa. As part of our efforts and initiative, we engage and support schools and children who need knowledge to better their lives. The best gift a child can be given is education, skills, and creativity. 

In this case, we request our guests booking with us, to bring an extra back of supplies. This can be in terms of books, sports materials, and any other items that would change the lives of these kids. 

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