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The Ark Lodge

Property class: 3
Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Aberdare National Park lodge

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A large, multi-story building with a prominent roofline, situated next to a body of water with a hilly landscape in the background.
A room with three beds, wooden ceiling, large windows with curtains, wall-mounted lamps, and a painting.
A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area with beige tiles.
A room with two beds, a small table with fruit, a window with a view, and wall-mounted lights.
A building with a red exterior and multiple windows, surrounded by a lush green landscape and a muddy area with elephants.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Restaurant
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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449-10100 Nyeri, Aberdare National Park, Nyeri County, 00100

Room options

View all photos for Classic King Cabin

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a window with curtains, a painting on the wall, and a nightstand with a fruit bowl.

Classic King Cabin

  • Park view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free wired internet

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A room with two beds, a small table with fruit, a window with a view, and wall-mounted lights.

Classic Cabin Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

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A room with three beds, wooden ceiling, large windows with curtains, wall-mounted lamps, and a painting.

Classic Family Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free wired internet

Classic Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the neighborhood

Aberdare National Park

In regional park.You'll be within 16 miles (25 km) of Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and 20 miles (32 km) of Solio Game Reserve. Nyeri Golf Course and St. Peter's Anglican Church are also within 20 miles (32 km).
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Getting around

  • Nanyuki (NYK) - 137 min drive

About this property

The Ark Lodge

Enjoy free breakfast at this 3-star Aberdare National Park lodge
Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces.
  • 59 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
The Ark Lodge offers 59 accommodations. This Aberdare National Park lodge provides complimentary wired Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Partially-open bathroom

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

Property is also known as

The Ark Lodge Lodge

The Ark Lodge Aberdare National Park

The Ark Lodge Lodge Aberdare National Park

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Ark Lodge to the airport?

The Ark Lodge is 46.8 mi (137-min drive) away from the Nanyuki (NYK) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ark Lodge?

As of Sep 17, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ark Lodge on Oct 17, 2026 start from $204, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Ark Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Ark Lodge.

Does The Ark Lodge offer free breakfast?

The Ark Lodge offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Ark Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at The Ark Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Ark Lodge?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does The Ark Lodge have a pool?

The Ark Lodge does not have a pool.

Does The Ark Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this lodge.

How close is The Ark Lodge to downtown Aberdare National Park?

The Ark Lodge is 8.1 mi away from Aberdare National Park.

The Ark Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rashmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location is very nice,staff is very cool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jude-Anna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Loved seeing all the wild life
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a nice place. Enjoyed watching the elephants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Xiao Qian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager Steven is very helpful. One of their staffs who in charge of animal communication is super knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Uschy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Flora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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.
View from the ark of the waterhole
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Jiri

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025