aberdare the ark

Package Overview

🌳 Aberdare Safari Package – Stay at The Ark Lodge for a Unique Treehouse Wildlife Experience

Escape the savannah and enter the lush, mist-shrouded forests of Aberdare National Park, home to elephants, leopards, giant forest hogs, and rare black rhinos. At the heart of this magical highland lies The Ark Lodge, a one-of-a-kind safari retreat designed like Noah’s Ark — where the wildlife comes to you.

Whether you’re traveling from Nairobi, the Kenyan coast, or flying in with our premium air safari options, this package offers a tranquil and wildlife-rich experience you won’t forget.

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🏨 Why Choose The Ark Lodge?

• Elevated lodge overlooking a floodlit saltlick and waterhole

• Non-stop wildlife viewing from your room, lounges, or observation decks

• Wake-up alerts for night-time sightings (like leopards or rhinos)

• Excellent cuisine and forested ambiance

• Optional hikes and excursions in the Aberdare ranges

The Ark Lodge is a guest favorite featured in several of our Kenya safari holiday packages — ideal for photographers, honeymooners, or those seeking serenity.

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🐘 Aberdare Safari Highlights

• See elephants, buffalos, bushbucks, warthogs, and more from your window

• Possible sightings of rare bongo antelope and black leopard

• Visit to Chania Falls, Karuru Falls, or Solio Ranch Rhino Sanctuary

• High-altitude rainforest and moorland landscapes

• Rich birdlife: crowned eagles, sunbirds, and forest hornbills

Read more about Aberdare in our guide to Kenya National Parks.

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🗓️ Sample 3-Day Itinerary: The Ark Safari (from Nairobi)

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park
Depart Nairobi in the morning. Enjoy a scenic drive past tea and coffee plantations. Lunch at Aberdare Country Club, then transfer to The Ark Lodge. Afternoon wildlife watching from the lodge’s decks.

Day 2: Full Day at The Ark Lodge
Leisure day enjoying uninterrupted wildlife observation. Optional excursions to waterfalls or forest hikes can be arranged. Keep an eye out for elephants, hyenas, and leopards after dusk.

Day 3: Return to Nairobi or Extend to Naivasha / Samburu
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi or extend your safari to Lake Naivasha, Ol Pejeta, or Samburu.

This itinerary is available under our Safaris from Nairobi section.

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🏖️ Combine With a Coastal Getaway

Add Aberdare to your Kenya coast itinerary for a cool contrast to the beach:

• View Safaris from Mombasa

• Browse Safaris from Watamu

• Save time with a quick and scenic Kenya Air Safari

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✨ Luxury Meets Tranquility

Want to enhance your stay? Add private transfers, champagne dinners, or extensions to Laikipia or Masai Mara. The Ark also features in our bespoke luxury safaris in Kenya packages.

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🔗 Authority Resources

• Magical Kenya – Aberdare National Park

• TripAdvisor – The Ark Lodge Reviews

• Kenya Wildlife Service – Aberdare Park Info