2-Day Taste of Aberdares Safari
Forest Wilderness, Ark Lodge Experience & Night Game Viewing
From $282 per person (6 Pax) | Daily Departures from Nairobi
Why Choose This Fly-In Safari?
- Unique Forest Safari – discover Aberdares’ lush mountain wilderness
- Waterhole Game Viewing – see elephants, rhinos, buffalo & more right from the lodge deck
- Stay at The Ark Lodge – iconic stilted lodge overlooking a salt lick & waterhole
- Rare Wildlife Sightings – bongo, bush pig, forest hog & leopard (if lucky)
- Nighttime Wildlife Watching – floodlit salt lick allows 24/7 game viewing
- Daily Departures – easy 2-day trip from Nairobi
Safari Itinerary
Day 1 – Nairobi → Aberdares (3–4 hrs)
- Morning drive from Nairobi (180 km)
- Lunch at the base hotel (Aberdare Country Club or similar)
- Afternoon game drive en route to The Ark Lodge
- Evening & night game viewing from lodge verandah – elephants, rhinos, warthogs, bushbuck & more at the waterhole
- Dinner & overnight at The Ark Lodge
Day 2 – Aberdares → Nairobi
- Breakfast at the lodge
- Morning check-out & return drive to Nairobi (3–4 hrs)
- Drop-off at hotel or JKIA for onward flight
Accommodation & Pricing (Per Person – USD)
The Ark Lodge
Low Season (Apr – 15 Jun, Oct 1 – 22 Dec):
$426 (2 Pax) | $318 (4 Pax) | $282 (6 Pax)
High Season (Jan – Mar, Jun 16–30):
$434 (2 Pax) | $326 (4 Pax) | $290 (6 Pax)
Peak Season (Jul – Sep, Dec 23 – 31):
$467 (2 Pax) | $360 (4 Pax) | $324 (6 Pax)
Other options available:
Treetops Lodge
Frequently Asked Questions
1-night full-board stay at The Ark Lodge, private tour van transport, park fees, short game drive en route, professional guide, bottled water & taxes (excludes personal expenses & tips).
Yes – you enjoy a short game drive en route to the Ark. Most of the wildlife viewing happens directly from the lodge’s verandahs.
Elephants, rhinos, buffalo, bushbuck, waterbuck, warthog, bongo, and sometimes leopard or giant forest hog.
Yes – many guests combine Aberdares with Ol Pejeta Conservancy or Samburu for a 3–5 day safari.
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