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Nestled in the heart of Aberdare National Park, The Ark is a truly iconic and delightfully unique retreat. Overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, it offers a front-row seat to incredible wildlife activity, day and night. Designed to resemble Noah’s Ark, the lodge features three decks with balconies and lounges, providing perfect vantage points for wildlife viewing. To ensure you don’t miss any special animal sightings, a night guard is on hand to buzz your room when unique creatures visit the waterhole.
For photographers and wildlife enthusiasts, The Ark also features a ground-level bunker—a circular hideout that allows you to safely capture stunning close-up shots of animals at the salt lick, just a few yards away. Through its small viewing holes, you can witness the sights, sounds, and even the scents of the African wilderness, creating an experience that feels intimate and immersive.
Monty Brown described it best in his book, Haven Under the Hill:
“In this intimate recess, one can almost, but not quite, pat the animals, hear their sounds, and smell the aroma of the night. This is a magical corner, where there is close contact with the essence of unexplored Africa, and where, very often, the visitor may enjoy in solitary state the beauty of it all.”
A stay at The Ark promises an unforgettable encounter with the wild, offering both adventure and tranquility in equal measure.


