{"id":4828,"date":"2021-07-21T09:32:52","date_gmt":"2021-07-21T09:32:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masaiafricaadventures.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=4828"},"modified":"2021-07-21T09:43:17","modified_gmt":"2021-07-21T09:43:17","slug":"the-ark-hotel","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/masaiafricasafaris.com\/tour\/the-ark-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"The Ark Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, iconic and yes, quirky. The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Resembling and named after Noah\u2019s Ark, The Ark comprises of three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide a superb location for wildlife to be seen. So that you don\u2019t miss any animal sightings, the night guard will buzz your room when special animals come to the waterhole. The Ark has four viewing areas for observing the ever-present animal activity.<\/p>\n<p>The Ark has four viewing decks with balconies and lounges to provide superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The Ark Water Hole<\/strong><br \/>\nThe waterhole is the premier attraction and center of attention at the lodge. Unlike game drives where one merely drives right through, at The Ark, you have the time and safe vantage to observe and study the animals unhurried. You get to see and appreciate the uniqueness of each of the animals that come to the waterhole.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Restaurant &amp; Cuisine<\/strong><br \/>\nThe restaurant offers excellent cuisine for dinner and breakfast, either as a buffet or set menu, depending on the number of guests. Lunch is served at the Aberdare Country Club. However, on advance request the same can be organized at The Ark.<\/p>\n<p>The food is very fresh with organic vegetables and spices picked from the Aberdare Country Club gardens accompanied by fruit are brought in daily from the village. The Chef is always on hand to cater for special dietary requirements. A collection of fine wines is available from The Ark cellar.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accommodation<\/strong><br \/>\nAll \u201ccabins\u201d have an en-suite shower and bathroom. Accommodation in The Ark is in the form of cabins that are self-contained with a shower and toilet. The rooms are on three levels \u2013 Deck A, Deck B and Deck C.<\/p>\n<p>Deck C is the main deck where all the main lodge facilities are located, including the restaurant, cloakrooms and bar. There is also access for wheel chairs, for those who require it.<\/p>\n<p>From the safety and comfort of all the four decks, one can watch the wild animals visiting the water hole in front of The Ark.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"border-box list-tick  \" style=\"color:  #4b4b4b;\">\n            <div class=\"box-title\" style=\"border-color: #dddddd\">Included<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Road safaris<\/li>\n<li>Accommodation<\/li>\n<li>Use of hotel facilities<\/li>\n<li>Meal plans &#8211; either Bed &amp; Breakfast, Half Board or Full Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n            <\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"border-box list-cross  \" style=\"color:  #4b4b4b;\">\n            <div class=\"box-title\" style=\"border-color: #dddddd\">Not Included<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Tips<\/li>\n<li>Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)<\/li>\n<li>Any Personal expenses not included<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\n            <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, iconic and yes, quirky. 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