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Ark Lodge
Mt. Kenya National Park · Kenya
Aberdare National Park P O Box 449View location
8.6/10Excellent15 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/10 9.6
Service9.6/10 9.6
Comfort6.0/10 6.0
Condition8.6/10 8.6
Amenities9.4/10 9.4
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About Ark Lodge
With a stay at The Ark Lodge in Aberdare National Park, you'll be in a national park, and 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and 16 mi (25.8 km) from Solio Game Reserve.
This lodge is 17.9 mi (28.8 km) from Nyeri Golf Course and 17.9 mi (28.9 km) from St. Peter's Anglican Church. Make yourself at home in one of the 59 guestrooms. Complimentary wired internet access is available to keep you connected.
Conveniences include a turndown service, and housekeeping is provided daily. null
Popular amenities
Free WiFi
Dining services
Check-in and check-out
Check-in from
12:30 PM
Check-in until
5:00 PM
Check-out until
9:00 AM
Hotel policies
No elevators
Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
No front desk
Private host property
Pets not allowed
Important information
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Special Instructions
There is no front desk at this property. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The host will greet guests on arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
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Instructions
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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Spoken Language
English
Nearby attractions
Dedan Kimathi University of Technology
22.8 km / 14.2 mi
Solio Game Reserve
25.8 km / 16 mi
Nyeri Golf Course
28.8 km / 17.9 mi
St. Peter's Anglican Church
28.9 km / 17.9 mi
Ol Pejeta Conservancy
42.4 km / 26.4 mi
Hotel facilities & services
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Guest reviews
What other guests saying about Ark Lodge
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Nicholas
20 years on the place was a good as it was then. Excellent staff, food and facilities. And of cause the spectacular views of the water hole and animals.
Pamela
Situated within the National Park so make sure you check in on time.
The Ark is a very cosy, wooden lodge. Fire lit in the lounge area which was welcome as it was very cold at night (early Oct)
Staff provided hot water bottles for our beds which was a lovely touch
The buzzer system at night is a novel experience and of course we responded by getting up in the night.
Room was simple and clean
Would benefit from new windows but otherwise lovely
The Ark is a very cosy, wooden lodge. Fire lit in the lounge area which was welcome as it was very cold at night (early Oct)
Staff provided hot water bottles for our beds which was a lovely touch
The buzzer system at night is a novel experience and of course we responded by getting up in the night.
Room was simple and clean
Would benefit from new windows but otherwise lovely
Pamela
The staff are amazingly helpful, polite and friendly. They made us feel incredibly welcome despite our very late arrival.
The waterhole, good and service are great and this has been our experience in Kenya so far.
Love the overnight buzzer system which alerts you based on number of buzzes as to which animals have arrived at the waterhole
The Ark needs new windows and the shower takes a while to warm up. It is cozy though with the big log fire and the thoughtful provision of hot water bottles at night.
Definitely worth staying at least one night.
Note check in times It’s important as the Ark is inside the park
The waterhole, good and service are great and this has been our experience in Kenya so far.
Love the overnight buzzer system which alerts you based on number of buzzes as to which animals have arrived at the waterhole
The Ark needs new windows and the shower takes a while to warm up. It is cozy though with the big log fire and the thoughtful provision of hot water bottles at night.
Definitely worth staying at least one night.
Note check in times It’s important as the Ark is inside the park
Xiao Qian
The manager Steven is very helpful. One of their staffs who in charge of animal communication is super knowledgeable.
Rashmi
Location is very nice,staff is very cool.
Jude-Anna
Beautiful property. Loved seeing all the wild life
Michal
Really special place and overall experience. Can do better in calling out that the check in takes place in a different facility 20 minutes drive and that you need to add park fees to the total cost!
Kevin
Such a nice place. Enjoyed watching the elephants
Uschy
We had a wonderful stay. The Ark is nestled in the middle of the forest. As promised, animals come to the watering hole which you can view from balconies on each floor. We saw elephants, buffalos and baboons. One negative was the water in the shower took a very long time to get hot and the drain did not work properly, but other than that it was amazing.
Flora
Two things bring the otherwise good review down. The information given at the lodge and the map of the park provided was NOT ACCURATE causing us to drive completely down a path that was no longer in use and we almost got stuck. This even though we specifically asked if the map was up to date having been sold an inaccurate map in Nakuru before.
Searching for the way to Wandare gate from the Ark cost us more than 2 hours. We had to cancel our planned hike due to the delay. Considering we are paying 40 000 KES for two days in the park (2 ppl) it is quite uppsetting that one day is wasted. The signs in the park are in a poor state, as are all picnicsites. None of that huge fee seems to ho to upkeep of the facilities!
The food at the Ark is excellent, very tasty, but packed lunch for 2500 was a disappointment, 3 pieces of grilled chicken, a boring white bread sandwich, some chips, fruit, and a small chocolate. At that price you’d expect a very nice packed lunch - maybe quality sandwiches with chicken curry or meatballs, hummus and pita, pasta with pesto, fruit salad, real dessert etc. This packed lunch is worth about 1000-1500 KES.
Lodge and location are otherwise great. Rooms good, comfortable beds but some shelves in the room and bathroom would be needed so guests can unpack a bit.
Searching for the way to Wandare gate from the Ark cost us more than 2 hours. We had to cancel our planned hike due to the delay. Considering we are paying 40 000 KES for two days in the park (2 ppl) it is quite uppsetting that one day is wasted. The signs in the park are in a poor state, as are all picnicsites. None of that huge fee seems to ho to upkeep of the facilities!
The food at the Ark is excellent, very tasty, but packed lunch for 2500 was a disappointment, 3 pieces of grilled chicken, a boring white bread sandwich, some chips, fruit, and a small chocolate. At that price you’d expect a very nice packed lunch - maybe quality sandwiches with chicken curry or meatballs, hummus and pita, pasta with pesto, fruit salad, real dessert etc. This packed lunch is worth about 1000-1500 KES.
Lodge and location are otherwise great. Rooms good, comfortable beds but some shelves in the room and bathroom would be needed so guests can unpack a bit.
Location & surroundings
Ark Lodge
Aberdare National Park P O Box 449, Abnp, Kenya
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