Don't worry – clicking this button won't charge you anything!
You might be eligible for a Genius discount at The Ark Lodge. Sign in to check if a Genius discount is available for your selected dates.
Genius discounts at this property are subject to booking dates, stay dates, and other available deals.
About this property
Quirky and iconic, Noah Ark is set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, in Nyeri. The lodge overlooks a watering hole and salt lick, attracting a variety of wildlife, and features four viewing areas, including a ground-level bunker.
The rooms at Noah Ark are modeled after cabins, and each comes with a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries. Free WiFi is available in the public areas.
Breakfast and dinner are served in the on-site restaurant, as either a buffet or set-menu offering, while lunch is served at The Ark's sister property. Lunch can be organized at Noah Ark by prior arrangement. Guests can also enjoy a drink from the bar.
Guests at the lodge can also make use of the Library or browse through the gift shop.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.
Sign in to see if deals at this property are available for your booking or stay dates
Guest reviews
Categories:
Staff
9.2
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.7
Value for money
8.1
Location
9.6
Free Wifi
8.4
High score for Nyeri
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
Justine
United States
“The Ark's location is second to none. Our first night there we saw so many elephants at the watering hole. Truly so special to see them up close. Our room was very comfortable; as mentioned by others the rooms are small but they are well designed...”
Douglas
United States
“24x7 access to the salt lick overlooks & hide was spectacular. Rustic digs but great vibe and value.”
F
Flashbooings
United States
“Animals
Coziness
Closeness to animals to watch behavior
Bird feeding time”
Winfred
Kenya
“The proximity to animals, the friendly staff, the amazing food and the hot water bottle they put in your bed.”
Luisa
Switzerland
“The big fire in the main area, the warm water bottles in the bed, the friendly staff. Thank you!”
C
Calvin
Kenya
“The location is amazing, right in the middle of the Aberdare with lots of wildlife. The staff were very helpful, and the food was great too.”
J
Jodi
United States
“I loved the 3 floors of windows for viewing the animals and the decor was really cool. The bar is cool and good food. AMAZON staff!”
Joanne
Australia
“Every thing, especially the Familes of Elephants and the comfortable bed, and incredible choices of food”
I
Ioannis
Greece
“This is the place to be for watching the animals all night. Moreover, everything is well organised. Food is good and staff so friendly and helpful. I adored it”
N
Navyote
United Kingdom
“Location. Staff were great. Good selection of drinks.”
Area info
Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site
House rules
The Ark Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Check what conditions apply to each option when making your selection.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
0 - 1 years
Crib upon request
Free
2 years old
Extra bed upon request
Free
3 - 12 years
Extra bed upon request
$50 per child, per night
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property
The park entrance fees need to be purchased from the KWS portal https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke/.
The Ark's is sister property of Aberdare Country Club, you are expected to arrive for lunch at Aberdare Country Club and then lodge vehicle will transfer you to The Ark for dinner and overnight.
Only bag pack are allowed, excess luggage shall be stored overnight at the reception of Aberdare Country club.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform The Ark Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.
We have more than 70 million property reviews, all from real, verified guests.
How does it work?
1
It starts with a booking
It starts with a booking
The only way to leave a review is to first make a booking. That's how we know our reviews come from real guests who have stayed at the property.
2
Followed by a trip
Followed by a trip
When guests stay at the property, they check out how quiet the room is, how friendly the staff is, and more.
3
And finally, a review
And finally, a review
After their trip, guests tell us about their stay. We check for naughty words and verify the authenticity of all guest reviews before adding them to our site.
If you booked through us and want to leave a review, please sign in first.
United States“The Ark's location is second to none. Our first night there we saw so many elephants at the watering hole. Truly so special to see them up close. Our room was very comfortable; as mentioned by others the rooms are small but they are well designed...”
Douglas
Kenya“The proximity to animals, the friendly staff, the amazing food and the hot water bottle they put in your bed.”
Switzerland“The big fire in the main area, the warm water bottles in the bed, the friendly staff. Thank you!”
Joanne
Australia“Every thing, especially the Familes of Elephants and the comfortable bed, and incredible choices of food”
Greece“This is the place to be for watching the animals all night. Moreover, everything is well organised. Food is good and staff so friendly and helpful. I adored it”
United Kingdom“Location. Staff were great. Good selection of drinks.”
