The Ark Aberdares Hotel
A Front-Row Seat to Kenya’s Wilderness in the Heart of AberdareOl Pejeta, Kenya
The Ark Lodge is a unique tree-lodge-style safari hotel set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park in central Kenya. Designed to resemble the biblical Noah’s Ark, the lodge is perched beside a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, attracting a wide range of wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, and elusive leopards. The structure spans multiple levels and decks, allowing guests to observe game comfortably from within the lodge itself—day and night—making it an iconic and immersive wildlife viewing experience.
With its focus on quiet observation, The Ark offers a peaceful and enchanting atmosphere ideal for nature lovers, photographers, and couples seeking a rare connection to the wild. The lodge’s rustic yet cozy rooms are complemented by lounges with panoramic windows, natural wood interiors, and knowledgeable staff who provide guided talks and nighttime wildlife alerts. It’s a perfect stop on a highland safari circuit and delivers a blend of adventure, comfort, and intimacy with nature like no other.
Room Types
Cabin-Style Rooms
- Single, twin, double, and triple configurations
- Compact, wood-paneled interiors with wildlife-facing windows
- En-suite bathrooms with hot showers
- All rooms are non-smoking and designed for quiet rest
Rooms include:
- Bedside lamps
- Bottled water
- Warm duvets and extra blankets
- Limited luggage space (main suitcases remain at the base hotel, Aberdare Country Club)
Facilities
- Elevated decks and viewing balconies
- Lounge and bar with fireplace
- Dining room with set menu service
- Night bell alert system for rare animal sightings
- Wildlife presentation area and guides on-site
- Shuttle service from Aberdare Country Club
Activities
- Game viewing from lodge decks (elephants, hyenas, bushbuck, leopards)
- Guided nature walks and birdwatching (starting at Aberdare Country Club)
- Visit to Solio Ranch or Aberdare highland waterfalls (by arrangement)
- Forest exploration and wildlife education talks
- Bush plane safari add-on experiences with Marasa Africa
Included in Room Rate
- Full-board meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- In-lodge wildlife viewing
- Transfers to/from Aberdare Country Club to The Ark
- Wildlife briefings and optional talks by guides
Excluded from Room Rate
- Park entry fees to Aberdare National Park
- Alcoholic beverages and soft drinks
- Tips/gratuities
- Airport transfers or travel to Aberdare Country Club
- Offsite excursions or bush plane safaris
While not a conventional MICE venue, The Ark can host:
- Small incentive groups and nature-focused retreats
- Strategic board-style gatherings in the lounge area
- Wildlife-themed educational retreats or conservation-focused workshops
- Events must be planned through Marasa Africa and may include use of Aberdare Country Club facilities for formal meetings