Ministry of Tourism Classification 04 **** The Ark is a replica and is named after the Noah’s Ark, The Ark is a unique “Tree-Hotel” overlooking a floodlit water-hole and salt lick which attracts a host of wildlife. It is designed with “decks” from which numerous balconies and lounges which provide superb vantage points for game viewing.
The Ark is located in the centre of Aberdare National Park. The total distance is about 180 Kms (02 hours) from Nairobi to the base hotel Aberdare Country Club and 17 Kms. (30 minutes) from Aberdare Country Club to the Ark. The airstrips are Mweiga, 02 Kms away (no scheduled flights) and Nanyuki 60 Kms (01 hour) serviced by daily scheduled flights from Nairobi.
Ark Game Viewing Decks
The Ark Deck A
10 Seating - Glassed-off viewing lounge overlooking the water hole.
The Ark Deck B
60 Standing - Open balcony above the salt lick and waterhole, where spotlights are aimed from and has an uninterrupted breath-taking view of the horizon.
The Ark Deck C
30 Seating - Enclave just ahead of the main lounge, non-smoking, overlooking the water hole. The balcony on this deck offers an angled view of the waterhole and a small clearing before the advent of the dense forest.
The Ark Deck D
25 Seating - A ground level bunker provides excellent photographic opportunities.
NB: - Children under the age of 7 are not permitted at The Ark unless on “Children’s Nights” Noise should be limited
- Photographic flashlights not permitted as disruptive to the animals
The Ark has a total number Of Rooms
60 “Cabin Styled” rooms (10 doubles, 37 twins, 06 singles and 07 triples).
Room décor of the Ark
Rooms made of wood and overlooking the forest or the pond.
Room Facilities at the Ark
All rooms have private bathrooms with shower stall, wash basins, flush toilets, bed-side lamps and carpeted floors to ward off the evening and morning chill, small luggage racks, water flasks and glasses, hot water bottles and extra blankets, 115/240V shaving socket.
Special Features of the Ark
- Guests stay in “cabins” fitted with buzzers to announce the arrival of one of the “Big Five” at the salt-lick. Hot drinks and extra blankets available throughout the night so one can sit t the lounge awaiting the arrival of the animals.
- Bird feeding at the gangplank at around 1700 Hrs.
- The resident “hunter” may conduct a special talk on the eco-system and wildlife each evening in the main lounge area.
Food & Beverage Facilities at the Ark
Dinner and breakfast served “on board” in the main dining room. Located on one of the viewing Decks is a lounge and a bar which remains open all night for tea and coffee.
General Facilities at theArk
- Access for the physically disabled
- Bureau De Change and use of Credit Cards
- Laundry at the Aberdare Country Club
- Lunch Boxes from Aberdare Country Club or private lunch at the Ark
- Mains Electricity, 220 – 240v with 3-point square pin sockets
- Medical Services
- Radio contact with The Aberdare Country Club
- Curio Shop
Conference Facilities at the Ark
There are no conference facilities at the ark
Recreational Facilities: - Game viewing drives to the Aberdare Salient
- Swimming at the Aberdare Country Club
- Bird feeding at the gangplank in the evenings
- Lectures and talks on wildlife and the Aberdare eco-system
Clothing :
Only a light overnight bag recommended and the rest of the luggage is stored at the base hotel.
A warm jacket is ideal for the chilly evening especially if outside on the open balconies,mountain climate the lodge is found at the Aberdare Ranges.
Climate:
At an altitude of about 3,900 metres about sea level, the evenings and nights can be quite chilly and sometimes of the year very foggy.
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