the ark lodge kenya

Package Overview

🦉 Aberdare Safari Escape – Stay at The Iconic Ark Lodge, Kenya

Step into a unique highland safari experience at The Ark Lodge, nestled deep within Aberdare National Park. Styled like Noah’s Ark and set beside a floodlit waterhole, this iconic tree lodge offers unparalleled wildlife viewing from the comfort of your room — elephants, buffalos, leopards, and giant forest hogs visit regularly, especially at night.

A signature property in our best-selling Kenya safari holiday packages, The Ark is a must-visit for nature lovers, honeymooners, and photographers seeking a peaceful, immersive forest experience.

🏨 Why Stay at The Ark Lodge?

• Unique design overlooking a salt lick and waterhole

• Four viewing decks, including an underground bunker for eye-level animal watching

• Night game viewing from the comfort of the lodge

• Buzzers in rooms to alert you when rare animals appear

• Located inside Aberdare National Park at 2,134 meters above sea level

This lodge is a jewel in our luxury safaris in Kenya, especially for clients who prefer quiet forest surroundings and dramatic mountain scenery.

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🌲 Aberdare Highlights from The Ark Lodge

• Nighttime wildlife action at the floodlit waterhole

• Day game drives through Aberdare’s bamboo forests, moorlands, and waterfalls

• Spot elusive highland species: bongo antelope, bushbuck, leopard, and more

• Nature walks, trout fishing, and picnic lunches

• Combine with Aberdare Country Club for horseback riding and spa

Read more about this incredible ecosystem in our complete Kenya National Parks guide.

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🗓️ Sample 2–3 Day Itinerary – Ark Lodge Aberdare Experience

Day 1: Nairobi – Aberdare Country Club – The Ark Lodge
Depart from Nairobi in the morning, driving through Kenya’s central highlands. Check in at Aberdare Country Club, then transfer to The Ark by lodge vehicle. Spend your evening watching animals come to the waterhole.

Day 2: Explore Aberdare Park
Optional full-day game drive through Aberdare National Park — visit Chania Falls, Karuru Falls, and other scenic spots. Return to The Ark for a cozy dinner and more nighttime viewing.

Day 3: Optional Stop at Solio Ranch or Return to Nairobi
After breakfast, drive out via Solio Game Reserve (home to black and white rhinos), or return to Nairobi.

This package is ideal in our Safaris from Nairobi collection.

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🛫 Pair with Other Safari Zones or Beach Holidays

• Fly in easily via Kenya Air Safaris

• Add this as a forest retreat between Samburu, Lake Nakuru, or Ol Pejeta

• Finish with relaxation on our Safaris from Mombasa or Safaris from Watamu

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