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The Ark – mt kenya

Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, this unique game lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of wildlife.

The Ark Location

The Ark is reached via the Aberdare Country Club and is a forty-minute drive. It is 16km from Mweiga airfield; a one-hour drive from Nyeri airstrip and a two-hour drive from Nanyuki airstrip.

The Ark Activities

Fly-In Safari Lodge Wildlife Game Drives Self Drive Walking Culture Photography Birding Day Tour Price Range - East Africa: $080 - $149

The Ark Attractions

Resembling and named after Noah's Ark, The Ark comprises three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for game viewing. A ground level bunker provides excellent photographic opportunities and takes you closer than you would believe possible to the animals such as elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog.

The Ark Facilities

The Ark has 60 'cabin-styled' rooms, comprising 5 singles, 36 twin, 10 double and 8 triple-bedded cabins (and one courier cabin which is not en suite). All rooms have private bathrooms with shower; all are comfortably furnished and enjoy a view of the forest waterhole. Each cabin is fitted with a buzzer to announce the arrival of one of the "Big Five" at the waterhole. Dinner and breakfast are served "On Board" in the main dining room. Located on one of the viewing decks are a lounge and a bar, which remains open all night for tea and coffee.

The Ark Additional Information

You can, on a full-day game drive, visit the Aberdare National Park. Travelling through the Salient, you gradually climb in your vehicle to the National Park gate at a height of about 8000 feet. As you ascend, you see the vegetation change to tall cedars, Podo trees, thick Bamboo forest and varieties of Alpine trees. Wild mountain flowers bloom in a riot of colour. Profuse bird-life (including such species as the scarlet tufted malachite sunbird) reside here. Despite the dense vegetation, you may have glimpses of elephant, buffalo, zebra, colobus monkey and waterbuck. At 10,000 feet in the upper tundra region you see the majestic peaks of Mt. Kenya, Batian and Nelion. Another option is a visit to the Salient. Only specially authorised vehicles are permitted to visit this area of the Aberdare National Park in an effort to conserve and protect the environment. This Park is home to elephant, rhino, buffalo, bush buck, giant forest hog, Sykes monkey, leopard and the rare bongo. An ornithologist’s paradise, sunbirds - tacazze, golden winged malachite, dainty double-collared and scarlet-chested - emerald Narina’s Trogon and the crowned eagle are a few of the species to sight. All the Aberdare Country Club’s vehicles are authorised to enter the Salient.

Nearest City: Nairobi

Check In Time: 03:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 08:00:00 AM

MOUNT KENYA SAFARI CLUB

High on the slopes of Africa's second highest mountain, The Mount Kenya Safari Club straddles the Equator in a glory of luxurious cottages and elegant buildings set amid manicured lawns and decorative ponds.

Mount Kenya Safari Club Location

Sited on the lush lower slopes of Mount Kenya at Nanyuki, the Mount Kenya Safari Club offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Set in manicured lawns, ornamental ponds, flowerbeds, this famous retreat exudes quiet elegance against a dramatic backdrop.

Mount Kenya Safari Club Activities

Wildlife Game Drives Safari Walking Country Lodge Fishing Conference Facility Birding Cuisine Spa Day Tour Swimming Pool Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $150 to $249

Mount Kenya Safari Club Attractions

Wildlife within the forests below the park boundary includes elephant, buffalo, lion, several species of antelope including the rare bongo and occasionally the melanistic forms of both the leopard and the serval. Much of this wildlife can be seen from the safety of the Mountain Lodge, which lies just inside the forest on the south side of the mountain. Mountain climbers should appreciate the need for acclimatisation over several days before attempting the high peaks. Naro Moru River Lodge specialises in assisting climbers with guides, porters and equipment

Mount Kenya Safari Club Facilities

Mount Kenya has a total of 144 rooms, comprising two villas, 13 riverside and 12 William Holden cottages, eight garden suites and clubrooms and studio suites. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower, telephone and log fireplace. The luxury villas, William Holden cottages and the presidential suite each have a large sitting room. Most rooms also have a private veranda overlooking the majestic Mount Kenya. There is a choice of two restaurants, the Mawingo and the Kirinyaga. There are also two bars, the Zebra Bar and the Trophy Lounge that has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is the ideal setting for cocktail parties.

Mount Kenya Safari Club Additional Information

The 24,000-acre Sweetwater’s Game Reserve is teeming with a wide variety of wildlife and there is an enormous range of other sightseeing activities for visitors. These include bird walks, half or full day game viewing safaris and half or full day trips to challenge Mount Kenya's rugged slopes.

Nearest City: Nairobi

Check In Time: 02:00:00 PM

Check Out Time: 11:00:00 AM