The Ark Lodge
The Ark Lodge is a luxury accommodation found off Nyeri- Nyahururu Road, in the Heart Of Aberdare national Park Kenya. The lodge is overlooking the waterhole and salt lick attracting Variety of Wildlife and bird species in the park. It takes approximately 3-4 hours’ drive from Nairobi city center to the lodge and 50 minutes’ flight to The close Mweiga airstrip then few minutes to be transferred to the camp. The lodge is in the perfect base for relaxation and Kenya safari adventures to tourists and travellers who want to explore the park with its beautiful views.
The Ark lodge consists of 60 styled spacious and comfortable cabins overlooking the wilderness and waterhole that reflects African traditional building style with modern comfort. Rooms are well decorated and furnished with private en suite facilities with flushing toilets, bathroom with hot and cold showers , mosquito nets, comfortable tropical wooden beds with clean beddings, free toiletries, slipers, complementary bottled water, white pillows and sheets and many more . The lodge has verandas and sitting areas overlooking the stunning view of the wilderness, wildlife roaming at the water hole and surrounding area . There are cracking fireplace where guests relax and share storis about the safari as they enjoy warmth during chilly nights. Rooms are in different categories and sizes with single beds for individuals, double /twin for sharing as well as family rooming options
The Ark lodge offers more services and facilities which include
; A restaurant that serves different meals both international and African- inspired meals that meets guests choice. Meals offered include buffet breakfast, Picnic lunch and dinner both in and outdoor dinners served by well trained, friendly and organized staff. The camp offers bush breakfast enjoying the morning sunrises and bush dinners overlooking the stars in the sky.
A well -stocked bar with share lounge offering variety of drinks, local ,cocktail , wines, spirits and international beers. you relax and sip the cocktail or monk tail while overlooking the stunning view of the wilderness, mountain ranges and surrounding area.
Services include; solar energy available, Free parking space available, offers airport pick -ups and drop-offs, Laundry and house -keeping services offered , bottled water available.
WIFI Internet hotspot available at the camp that enables visitors to keep in touch with their families and friends.
Activities to do while at the camp include; Game viewing especially the great migration where you spot wide range of animals, natural walks in the park, visiting the local villages , climbing and hiking mountain ranges. etc
Aberdare national park is situated in the North of Nairobi in the southern end of aberdare Mountain Ranges , on the Eastern Rim Of the Great Rift valley Between Nyeri and Nnaivasha . The park is 150km East of Nairobi, 87km from Naivasha in the central highlands of Kenya. The park covers the total area of 766 square kilometers and forms the part of Aberdare mountain ranges lying between the elevation of 2000 meters and 4000metres above the sea level.The park provides habitat for different wildlife that includes; Elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker. Visitors can indulge in picnics, trout fishing in the rivers and camping in the moorlands. Bird viewing is rewarding since it’s the home of over 250 species of birds in the park, including the Jackson’s Francolin, Sparrow hawks, goshawks, eagles, sunbirds and plovers.” The park has different categories of accommodation that includes; Budget , Mid- range/moderate and luxury accommodation that are convenient and affordable to guests visiting the area. There are more different activities to do while in the Park which include ; Game viewing since the park has a lot of wildlife , Cultural visits in the local village, Hiking/ climbing the aberdare Mountains , Bird watching /birding since the park has a lot of Bird species , Visiting Karura waterfalls and caves , Fishing , Nature walks to the falls and many more activities . Mountain Climbing is the most exciting and adventurous activity offered to tourists visiting Aberdare national park.
