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The Ark
Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, iconic and yes, quirky. The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Resembling and named after Noah’s Ark, The Ark comprises three decks, from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb locations for wildlife viewing. So that you don’t miss any animal sightings, the night guard will buzz your room when special animals come to the waterhole. The Ark has four viewing areas for observing the ever-present animal activity.
There is also a ground-level bunker – the perfect hideout for the discerning photographer. This is a circular pillbox-like structure, and it is from this vantage point, pictures of animals on the salt lick only yards away may be taken through the view holes in complete safety.
"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 that tells of an unexplored Africa, and where, very often, the visitor may enjoy in the solitary state the beauty of it all."- Monty Brown's book, Haven Under the Hill
Cancellation / Prepayment
Cancellations are only effective on receipt of written notification. Upon confirmation:
- up to 61 days before arrival, 100% of monies received is refunded;
- 60-45 days before arrival, 20% of the total cost is retained;
- 44-30 days before arrival, 50% of the total cost is retained;
- 29 days-to arrival date, 100% of the total cost is retained;
Monies refunded are minus applicable bank charges.
Children and extra beds
As per the request.
Pets
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Internet
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Aberdare National Park
The Aberdare National Park lies in the Aberdare mountain range and extends over a wide variety of terrain. Moorlands, full of mist, bamboo, and rainforests where elephants roam through the thick, dense vegetation, spectacular waterfalls, plunging into pools and streams filled with trout, and mountain peaks up to 4000 metres high. The Aberdares are an important water catchment area providing water to the Tana and Athi rivers, both among the largest rivers in Kenya. The Aberdare National Park was established in 1950, and it covers an area of 766 square kilometres. Besides its natural beauty, it is also the site where, in 1952, Princess Elizabeth found out she had become a Queen.
Sports & nature
Elephants roam through the thick, dense forest.
In the moorlands full of mist, elephants roam through the thick, dense forest, and sights of spectacular waterfalls plunging into pools and streams filled with trout are on display.
Mixed vegetation creates a peculiar topography.
The two peaks of the Aberdares and the mixed forest vegetation create quite a peculiar topography, ensuring a perfect habitat for many species. The Eastern black rhinoceroses, leopards, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, Skye’s monkeys, buffaloes, jackals, and East African wild dogs live in these mountains. There are rare sightings of lions, African golden cats, servals, and bongos, the elusive forest antelopes that live in the mountains. Over 250 bird species rule the skies over the Aberdares, including the endangered Aberdare cisticola, African goshawk, sparrowhawk, Jackson's spurfowl, African fish eagle, plover, and sunbird. Insects and reptiles complete the picture.
Nightlife info
nothing much at night in Aberdare National Park due to safety measures, but no doubt one cannot do much since it's busy all day through.
Culture and history info
A great perspective view of the ice peaks of Mount Kenya
The park hosts some of Kenya’s most famous lodges, where you have a great perspective view of the ice peaks of Mount Kenya, providing water to the Tana and Athi rivers, both among the largest Kenyan rivers. It also supplies water to part of the central rift and northern drainage basins.
Major attractions
The Treetops Lodge in the park is where Queen Elizabeth II learnt of her accession to the British throne.
The Kimathi/ MauMau hideout caves (for the freedom fighters) can be seen.
Seeing the waterfalls such as Karura, Lesatima, and Kinangop Peaks, Twin Hills, and Elephant Hills.
The park has the second largest population of black rhinos, endangered rare bongo, and the giant forest hog, including the leopard, some bird species, insects, and reptiles.
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