The Ark’s guest rooms are light, airy and modern, decorated cabin-style. Take in the stunning views of Aberdare National Park from your window, and look out for wildlife. Don’t worry though, each room is equipped with a buzzer to ensure you don’t miss any special sightings! This can be turned off if you’d rather get your beauty sleep.

There are single, king, twin and family cabins available, each with an en suite bathroom.

This unique lodge has developed a dedicated programme in place to ensure you get the most out of your stay.

On your way to the lodge you’ll be served lunch at The Ark’s sister property, the Aberdare Country Club, before continuing your journey. Keep your eyes peeled for buffaloes, elephants, warthogs, baboons and hyenas along the way.

You’ll arrive at The Ark around 4pm, where you can enjoy afternoon tea, before heading to the bridge for bird feeding. Your host will close the doors at 6:30pm, and you can join an interactive nature talk before dinner.

The rest of the evening is free to enjoy as you wish, but if you’d like to go to bed, you don’t need to miss out! You can opt to be buzzed when wildlife come to the waterhole: one right for elephant, two rings for rhino, three rings for leopard and four rings for unusual sightings, like giant forest hog.

At 6:30am a xylophone is played as a wake up call before 7am breakfast.

The Ark’s menu is varied and fresh, with spices picked from the sister property’s gardens. Dinner and breakfasts are either served as a buffet or a set menu, and lunch is served at the Aberdare Country Club. Enjoy a variety of fine wines alongside your meal.

A range of dietary requirements can be catered for.

As the animals quench their thirst at the water hole, enjoy the well stocked bar for yourself.

One of The Ark’s most impressive features are the wildlife viewing decks, overlooking the waterhole and the surrounding bush. There is a viewpoint on all four levels of The Ark, as well as a photo hide bunker, so you can get some incredible sightings and photos.

There is also a well stocked library, where you can learn about the Aberdare National Park’s fauna and flora, as well as the history of the region.

There is also a cosy lounge, with a fireplace, where you can enjoy a game of cards and get to know your fellow guests.

You can take a half or a full day safari drive to The Salient or The Moorlands in Aberdare National Park, where a plethora of animals await. You can also explore a private game reserve, the Solio Sanctuary, famous for its unqiue success in rearing white and black rhino.

Alternatively, take a guided nature work, spotting a myriad of birdlife and animals making their way to the waterhole.

Up in the moorlands, you can also go trout fishing, in the River Chania.