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The Ark Lodge

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Classic Cabin Twin | Free wired internet
Front of property
Classic Family Cabin | Free wired internet
Classic King Cabin | Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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449-10100 Nyeri, Aberdare National Park, Nyeri County, 00100
  • Place, Ol Pejeta Conservancy
  • Place, Aberdare Range
  • Place, Mutubio Gate
  • Airport, Nanyuki (NYK)

Room options

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Classic King Cabin | Free wired internet

Classic King Cabin

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Classic Cabin Twin | Free wired internet

Classic Cabin Twin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Classic Family Cabin | Free wired internet

Classic Family Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Classic Cabin

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Aberdare National Park

The Ark Lodge places you 14.2 mi (22.8 km) from Dedan Kimathi University of Technology and 16 mi (25.8 km) from Solio Game Reserve. This 59-room, 3-star lodge welcomes guests with free breakfast.
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Getting around

  • Nanyuki (NYK) - 137 min drive

About this property

The Ark Lodge

Guests of The Ark Lodge enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas.
Guests can expect to find free wired internet. Change of towels is available on request.

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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

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • In a national park

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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
  • Check-in: 12:30 PM
  • Check-out: 9:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't 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

Is free cancellation available at The Ark Lodge?

The Ark Lodge provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

Will I be able to park at The Ark Lodge?

No, there isn't parking at this lodge.

Does The Ark Lodge have a casino?

No, The Ark Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Ark Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

Is The Ark Lodge a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like free Internet access and a turndown service as well as a nature reserve.

Are there hot tubs at The Ark Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Ark Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

The Ark Lodge offers free buffet breakfast each morning though there is no restaurant.

Does The Ark Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Ark Lodge.

Does The Ark Lodge have connecting rooms?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Ark Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Ark Lodge.

The Ark Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pamela

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Xiao Qian

Traveled with family
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

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

2/10 Terrible

Jiri

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude-Anna

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rod

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

8/10 Good

Michal

Traveled with partner
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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

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

10/10 Excellent

Uschy

Traveled with family
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