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2 Day Aberdares - The Ark

By staying at one of the World’s most renowned wilderness lodges you can enjoy amazing up-close experiences with some of Africa’s ‘big five’. Nighttime is particularly spectacular, when it is possible to spot many animals which can elude you during daytime game drives. Built as a modern-day ‘Noah’s Ark’, The Ark opened in 1969 and is well established in its beautiful forest environment. It is tucked away overlooking the floodlit Yasabara Waterhole, a large mineral-lick, which is a natural magnet for a variety of wildlife. There are unobstructed views from four viewing decks (enclosed and open-air balconies) and a boardwalk to observe birds and animals.

Although The Ark’s facilities are quite basic for a resort and the rooms are small, with such spectacular wildlife viewing, you won’t be spending much time in your room. Each room has a buzzer which guests can activate to receive night-time animal alerts of their choice - so you won’t miss any memorable viewing opportunities. There is also a resident naturist who gives talks and keeps a log showing the animals spotted each day. The Ark is due to be renovated in 2009.

Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi - Aberdares National Park
Depart Nairobi heading north past pineapple, tea and coffee plantations and the Tana River to the fertile Mt Kenya region. After enjoying a delicious lunch at the beautiful Aberdare Country Club, you will be transferred with your overnight bag to The Ark in the Aberdares National Park. Once you are at The Ark, there are lots of activities to choose from including game drives, walking safaris and guided bird walks - or you can just enjoy the views from one of three viewing decks. After dinner, you can settle in and enjoy viewing the procession of animals at your waterhole. Tea and coffee is available all night.

Day 2: Aberdares National Park - Nairobi
We advise you raise early to catch some of the best viewing from the rear decks. You have the opportunity to have an early morning walk or game drive before departing back to the Aberdare Country Club. After lunch, return to Nairobi.

Included
Transport to/from Nairobi, park entry fees, full board accommodation, extra lunch at Aberdare Safari Club on last day.

Not included
personal insurance, visas, items of a personal nature, drinks, game drives, guided walks.

Don’t forget to bring
sunhat, sunscreen, insect repellent, warm fl eece for cool evenings, camera, binoculars.

	You could also add:
	Extra Nights - Single: $350 per person per night, full board - Double: $210 per person per night, full board also add $40 per person per night for park fees
	Activities These can be pre-booked or arranged locally: - two hour game drives: $50 per person - two hour escorted walk: $30 per person - two hour interpretive bird walk: $30 per person