the ark lodge aberdare

Package Overview

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🌲 Aberdare Safari Experience – Stay at The Ark Lodge and Watch Wildlife from Your Window

Perched deep within the lush, misty forests of Aberdare National Park, The Ark Lodge offers one of Kenya’s most unique safari experiences — where wildlife comes to you.

Inspired by Noah’s Ark, this iconic lodge is built on stilts and overlooks a floodlit saltlick and waterhole that attracts elephants, buffalos, leopards, and more. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat or an immersive forest safari, this package blends nature, comfort, and exclusivity.

Discover how The Ark fits perfectly into our custom-designed Kenya safari holiday packages for unforgettable journeys.

🏨 Why Stay at The Ark Lodge?

• Elevated decks for 24/7 wildlife viewing

• Cozy cabins and lounges overlooking the waterhole

• Nighttime animal sightings — from elephants to rare bongo antelopes

• Forest walks and guided nature activities

• Ideal for photography, honeymooners, and nature lovers

Want a safari with a twist of charm and heritage? The Ark is a featured gem in our luxury safaris in Kenya collection.

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🐘 Aberdare Safari Highlights

• Watch animals gather right below your window

• Night sightings of elusive forest creatures

• Visit Chania and Karuru Falls – Kenya’s tallest waterfalls

• Spot black rhinos, hyenas, giant forest hogs, bushbucks, and leopards

• Birdwatching with over 250 species in the canopy

Learn more about the park in our guide to Kenya National Parks.

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🗺️ Suggested 3-Day Ark Lodge Safari Itinerary (from Nairobi)

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park
Pick-up from Nairobi. Scenic drive through Central Kenya’s tea and coffee zones. Arrive at Aberdare Country Club for lunch. Afternoon transfer to The Ark Lodge. Begin wildlife viewing from your balcony.

Day 2: Full Day in Aberdare
Leisure day enjoying the lodge’s decks, nature trails, and wildlife sightings. Optional excursions to waterfalls or Solio Ranch (extra cost).

Day 3: Return to Nairobi / Extend to Samburu or Naivasha
Morning drive back to Nairobi or continue your safari to Lake Naivasha, Samburu, or Masai Mara.

Looking for more options? See our Safaris from Nairobi collection for flexible departures.

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🏖️ Want to Combine with a Beach Safari?

Turn your forest escape into a full safari-beach combo:

• Explore options via Safaris from Mombasa

• Add Aberdare to a Watamu itinerary with our Safaris from Watamu

• Fly in style with a Kenya Air Safari from the coast to Nairobi