2-Day Aberdare Safari from Nairobi – Tree Lodge Experience at The Ark
Embark on a serene 2-day safari to Aberdare National Park from Nairobi and experience Kenya’s highland wilderness like never before. From lush forests and misty mountains to floodlit wildlife viewing at night, this safari offers a truly unique escape into nature. Stay at the iconic Ark Lodge, modeled after Noah’s Ark, and watch wildlife from its elevated viewing decks and underground bunker.
🌿 Day 1: Nairobi to Aberdare National Park – The Ark Lodge
Your journey begins with a pickup from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. Drive north through the scenic Kenyan Highlands, passing vast coffee and pineapple plantations as you make your way to the Aberdare region.
Arrive at the charming Aberdare Country Club in time for lunch. In the afternoon, transfer into the Aberdare National Park and continue to The Ark Lodge, a unique tree lodge nestled deep in the forest.
Spend your evening enjoying uninterrupted wildlife viewing from the lodge’s elevated verandas and floodlit decks. Watch as elephants, buffalo, leopards, bushbuck, giant forest hogs, and even the rare bongo antelope gather at the waterhole and salt lick. The lodge’s underground bunker brings you face-to-face with wildlife for exceptional photography.
Enjoy a warm, relaxing dinner and an overnight stay at The Ark Lodge, known for its cozy, en-suite cabins designed to keep you snug during the cool highland nights.
🐘 Day 2: Aberdare to Nairobi
After a hearty breakfast at the lodge, check out and begin your scenic drive back to Nairobi. Arrive by early afternoon and enjoy drop-off at your hotel, residence, or the airport, marking the end of your short but unforgettable Aberdare adventure.
