The Ark Lodge 🐘 / Best Hotel in Kenya / Aberdare National Park
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- Опубліковано 4 сер 2024
- We spend 2 days at The Ark Lodge located in Nyeri, Kenya inside the Aberdare National Park. This hotel is a true animal sanctuary and the home of so many elephants.
Located right beside a salt lick, this hotel is the perfect location to see some African Buffalos, Antilopes, Hyenas, Baboons, Birds and of course ELEPHANTS! We had never seen that many elephants in our lives before staying at The Ark Lodge.
Did we tell you that the food was also amazing? Because it was! We even went on a little safari with our Land Rover. If you are ever in Kenya, a little trip up north from Nairobi is really worth it to experience The Ark Lodge.
Experience the Aberdares: viator.tp.st/UvOtbUxM
0:00 Intro
2:17 Aberdare Country Club
4:29 Aberdare National Park
6:00 The Ark Lodge
17:36 Game Drive Safari
21:52 Animal Watching
22:47 Hotel and Experience Review
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I'm representing Kenyans who have never stepped their feet in abadares
Well I hope you'll have the chance to visit real soon :)
Yeah i only heard of it from Social studies😂💔
@@gadgetbrainer3552 and they be wondering whats social studies😂real 💔
I have never visited there even though it's very close to where I was born,I HP I will visit soon when I come back in kenya
Same here and I went to school at Wanjohi. Born and brought up in ol’kalou...
I'm impressed with the humbleness in these two. They reply to comments despite having so many off them. Amazing.
We do our best! We take turns haha. It's important for us to connect with our audience! ❤️
Lol what is humble about replying to your audience comments. I don't think humble is the word you should use lol.
@@GingerBreadMan76 Your choice of words none of my business. If you can't stand the fact that I chose to complement an observation I've made, dude, kojoa ulale. (Pee and go to sleep)
They are Canadians, brought up properly.
JanePaula Njeri ur right they got humanity that cant be traded for gold or silver just beautiful hearts and we need to appreciate them
We thank God that the two of you came to us.🇰🇪
wow thanks a lot my friend! have a great evening.
At least you showing the positive side of Africa which the western media rarely shows. #MagicalKe 🇰🇪
Thats is exactly what we are trying to do :)
@@DaveMani . The last time CNN reported something about Kenya was election dispute of 2017. Karma is a bitch . Trump is revaging for us💪💪💪💪💪
A year from now....this channel will be so huge - great content 🔥
Thank you for your support! 👌🏼
Thanks Dave mani... for marketing our beautyful country, really Kenya is So nice.tuko news family brings me this channel, be blessed guys enjoy your holiday& have merry Christmas 🎄
Tuko brought me here, I thank you for marketing our beautiful country. You are very lovely people. May God continue to bless you as you enjoy your stay in Kenya. Merry Christmas and happy new year.
Started my hotel career here, 24 years ago. You guys made justice to the place. I am planning a return as a tourist!
Oh wow, thats awesome!!!
Wow kenyan is beautiful am from Qatar i kenyan will be my first Africa to visit because i hear people saying its beautiful and people are kind
Kenya is amazing for sure! ❤️👍🏼
I'm Kenyan living in Qatar, Kenya is nice place to visit
you are welcome here in Kenya, "hakuna matata" (no worries)
Karibu Kenya...do come and visit, it's beautiful and you will enjoy being here
It is.. You will have fun
This truly reignited my love for Kenya! I believe this will be my first country I visit on the continent. I HAVE to get to Africa🙂
Kenya is amazing for sure :)
You are welcome...karibu Kenya
You will enjoy every moment. Welcome!
You're welcome girl
Yes welcome to my birth country Kenya it's beautiful ❤️
One of you must be a perfectionist the editing on your videos is perfect.
Wow, thank you!
I feel like the Ark should pay you for this endorsement. So authentic. So enjoyable!
Hahaha I wish 🙄
@@DaveMani turns people OFF KENYA WITH RIP OFF PRICES.
@@michaelheery6303 rip prices😂😂😂 what you mean??
this is the same area,where princesses Elizabeth ascended the stairs as princesses and the next morning she descended as the Queen of England..they sent a princesses to Abardare and received a queen from Abardare...I hope ur visit will bring lucky to you too..
It is such a special place! :)
Kenya is full fun and amezing history...
#MAGICAL KENYA
#imaginEnglandWithoutKenyanTea..
@@DaveMani
thank you
I can't afford to travel but you guys always help me to explore Kenya from my room....Asante sana.
That was at the Tree Tops Hotel but yes at the Aberdares.
Different resort but same National Park... For Queen Elizabeth it was Treetops.
It is very impressive how you are driving around Kenya, being new here. Like a pro!!
Haha thanks :p
Agree 100%
Thanks what I wa saying before, so much courage...
Yes they are amazing. I like their adventurous spirit.
Absolutely!
Wooow! Thank you guys for sharing this adventure. Please my fellow Kenyans let's watch all the ads to support this incredible couple who have consistently and positively showcased the beauty of our country.😍😍😍😍
Thank you so much for your support! 😍❤️
Ukweli Mimi nim kenya hawa wazungu Ni wazuri
@@mohammedabdallahkjuma8532 totally agree with you
The Ark was my absolute favorite visit when I lived in Kenya! So peaceful. Thank you for the memories! 🇰🇪
The ark is for sure so peaceful! We loved it.
Me watching every vlog they have done after the tuko news interview
haha welcome to the channel :)
Same to me 😊
Me too I even subscribed to their channel 🥰 🇰🇪 kipenzi changu 🇰🇪
It has become a tradition for me to anxiously wait for your vlog every Saturday. I’m getting to see my country through your eyes and I’m loving it 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
Wow thank you for always being there! 😍
This is in Nyeri!!!
I am so happy to see this because I live in this beautiful and ever green County.Thank you for visiting, karibu tena.
Nyeri is such a beautiful place! 👍🏼
Yeah iko nyeri karibu na kabiruini show ground
@@teresangari1893 ati showground😂
Am so excited to discover this channel through TUKO. I think at this stage i should burry my head in the sand in shame🙆 As a Kenyan who have been living abroad for many years, i think it is a high time i pack and get back home. I cant believe this is my country😭😭Good job guys❤💯
thank you so much :)
I am literally bingewatching your previous videos,it is so refreshing to view Kenya through your eyes...your experiences are so raw.
Wow thank you so much! We really really appreciate that! :)
I never thought I could love you guys more than I already do, but there you have it!!! I miss Kenya so much that I got emotional watching this video. Thank you for sharing!!
Wow what a nice comment! Thank you Jane :) ❤️❤️❤️
Had one of the best holidays here with my mom. Loved it and worth a second visit soon! Thanks for reviving great memories!
Glad you enjoyed it! :) We id too!!
Oh how I miss and love The Aberdare Country Club. Its always amazing. The Ark is another amazing wonder. A must visit by ALL KENYANS. Can't wait to visit again one day soon.
You're so right! ❤️👌🏼
Thank you for your great videos and showcasing what our continent and country has to offer. Keep it up! Simply beautiful.
Our pleasure! 😁
Thanks for showcasing Kenya in a different light. Showing its beauty and rich culture. 🇰🇪🇰🇪
It's our pleasure! :)
Wonderful couple. Welcome to Kenya and thanks for showcasing our country. Have fun...........
Our pleasure! We love it here.
I'm glad it's a longer video today :) let me watch now
wow thanks! lots of people were asking so we are doing our best to make longer vlogs! :)
Good to see you are still having a great time in our country.!! More and better visits are yet to come! Enjoying your great experience!
We are loving it here! 🇰🇪❤️
The ark is such a hidden gem. When i went there as a kid, i will always remember how cozy the rooms were and getting up in the middle of the night to look at animals. Also, might i add that Uganda has some nice places also, such as the nile safari lodge. 😊
We should actually be in Uganda in just a few months. 👍🏼
It was amazing!!!
Oh yes it was! ❤️
Now waiting for a road trip to Lake Naivasha
Trace Mani,you should be the next 😄visiting Kenya 🇰🇪
Great content! Showing us the real beauty of Kenya🇰🇪 You guys are getting quite lucky with the leopard sightings!
Thank you so much for your comment :)
Thank you for showing this part of Kenya to the world. Lots of love❤❤❤❤
Thank you so so much for watching Lizzie. 😍
Thanks for showing my country in a positive way. Great quality of pictures/videos. Im writing down my bucketlist! Cant wait for your next video! I have been to the Aberdares as well as Nairobi National park but you guys make it look even better than I recall. Wishing you great success in your endeavors.
Thank you so so much Lucy.
Fantastic stuff. Seeing you guys enjoying yourselves makes me happy.
Glad to hear it! Have a great day Brian :)
My family and I have been to the ark in 2003 Its Beautiful but it was in july and extremely cold. All in all We had mad fun! Thanks for the memories🙏🏾
That's awesome! The Ark is such a special place! :)
The content is great I know am not the only one watching all the adverts because everything here is amazing !
awh thank you so much!!
Oh! the nostalgia. I’m now homesick. I luv The Ark, the elephants, watching the hyenas chase around the warthogs, the serenity...can’t wait for my next visit.
It is an amazing place for sure! ❤️👍🏼 Cheers Judy.
A little bit frustrated for being late by 22 mins.......I never knew my country is such spectacular, I'm glad to see such places through you. God willing I'll have the opportunity to tour the country and see such places live live. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you so much for watching my friend!!! All the best to you. :)
You guys are amazing, love the rand rover, best choice for safaris in bouncing places, love the Italiano musica🕺💃
Hey thanks James. Cheers :)
Thank you for showcasing our beautiful country Kenya 🇰🇪 to the world! Really impressive.
It was impressive :)
This is always a favorite for all my travelers every time we go. Love this place ❤ and we always stay two nights as welll! Totally worth it!
It is for sure a great experience :)
Am Kenya original but I never experience this or visit this beautiful place in my country....am so excited the way this couples are doing ........one love
Thanks for watching :)
I am so glad I found your channel guys, welcome to Kenya and thanks a lot for showing us around our country. I live in Nyeri very close to The Aberdares but I never knew of the beauty of the ark. Thanks so much guys. Please continue giving us more!!!
Thank you so so much my friend :)
Hi, glad to see my beautiful upcountry from the States. Thanks for liking our friendly and welcoming country 👏
Thank you so so much for watching :)
Thanks for the long and amazing video. It was worth the wait. Cheers 😎
Thank you so much for watching! 👌🏼
wow amazing😍 just like the contents of the video i have been waiting for the weekend to see the video💪
Wow thank you for watching :)
The ark Lodge, the place to be. It's really amazing with ever green environments
It is amazing for sure! 👍🏼❤️
I enjoy this channel so much. We need this length of videos though, the short ones go by so fast. Great work guys.
hahaha thanks a lot. The next one is just over 21 minutes again for this Saturday :)
You guys are such a lovely couple. Enjoy my country Kenya and thank you for this video my family will for sure go visit the Abardares. God bless you guys!
thank you so much :)
Proudly Kenyan🤩🤩...Thank you Dave Mani for showcasing my motherland May God bless you abundantly....#magicalKenya💕
Our pleasure! ❤️🇰🇪
Welcome to my hometown... You are close to the mountain Mt.Kenya hence the colder weather. Nothing compares to the snow were are getting now in 🇨🇦...enjoy and loving your videos too 🙂
Hahaha Canada is colder for sure! ❄️🤣
Dave Mani much thanks for visiting kenya, I've being watching your videos from day one...God bless you
Thank you so o much Erick!
Doing my holidays on my comfort zone following your page. It's just hilarious to see places I have never been via your travel.
I'm glad our videos are making you discover new places! :)
Wildlife generally enjoy the rain, especially elephants, buffaloes and rhinos. The big cats find places to stay relatively dry but they also don't mind it too much. Also the Giant Forest Hogs are really special to see. That place has so much history and is well known for their animal visitors :) Glad you are enjoying your safari!
Thanks for the info!! :):)
I actually subscribed today because 1) I just discovered your channel today 2)Ya'll have that nice positive spirit!
Hey thanks a lot Faith :) Welcome onboard! 👍🏼
Thank you for visiting it's was nice hosting you guys welcome back again
We had such a great time! ❤️👍🏼
Waaaoo I'm Kenyan and I have never ever seeing places like this omg 💯❤️👌the view 💯 thank you guy's your amazing
Thank you so much :)
Waaooo lovely place The Ark..Iam Kenyan and Iam Happy for you..Have a Blessed Stay..Karibu Kenya..watching from Germany
Thank you so so much! We love knowing that people are watching from all around the world!!!
I liked the video before I watched it because I have never been in Aberdare so I know it will be interesting 😅😂
Hahaha thats awesome! ❤️❤️❤️
I grew up in Nyeri, I've been to the country club but never the Ark. First time I'm seeing the inside of that place thanks to your vlogging.
We really recommend it if you ever have the chance to visit ;)
I so love this keep it up can't wait to see what is next !!
Thank you so much! :)
The chemistry between you two is on another level
Thanks! 😍❤️
You are right. They are doing good work.
cant agree more, they are amazing!
The way she was putting the bags in the car,,I almost thought she was "leaving". I see you really enjoyed the trip,be happy and enjoy.
Hahaha very true! She almost looked mad! 🤣
😂😂😂
I have been in this country for all my lifetime and I didn’t know that aberdare had an ark😂😂😂 Am I the only one 😳
@@annesifa3185 You are not alone. Can you believe this... Najib Balala needs to do a lot of outreach. Kenya is busy selling charcoal while sleeping on diamonds.
Wow u made us want to visit Kenya everytime I watch ur videos.. Thanks for showing the Kenyan beauty...
Absolutely! Come visit :)
Thanks for showcasing the beauty of our country!great content!
Thank you so much for watching :)
You guys are so Amazing... Have Fun
Kelvin, thank you so much my friend!!
I started watching y’all from your travel from Canada to Kenya and you never disappoint!!!! Subscribed
Thank you so much :)
You're so welcome. I've been to your hometown, Montreal
Yes I love my country,it gets chilly at night in aberdare,I can’t wait to visit
we didn't expect the cold haha
The Ark is beautiful, food looks amazing and definitely that wine 🍷 looks fantastic/tasty. Nice vlog Mani family
It was such a great experience! 👍🏼
Really great you're showing us some of these places I've never personally been to (despite the fact that I live in this country 😂😂😂 )... Thank you both... Also, try some of the local beers... If you haven't already... A Tusker maybe... 😊 cheers 😃
Thank you so much and we will try that Kenyan beer for sure! Cheers.
You guys are amazing! I've friends in EU who bugs me all day about Africa. Just reccomended them to you. You're doing a great job jamhuri💕
That's awesome! Thanks :)
Wow this channel is growing so fast 👍👍I subscribed at 7k subscriber and said I know Africans are loving people they will support you as long as you are for them too,Making the world to see other beautiful side of Kenya. ❤️❤️❤️I am always happy watching your channel always. 😘😘😘
Yes, people have been so amazing. We really and truly appreciate it. ❤️
Very good video content and commentary. Something positive from Nyeri is always welcome. We all hear about ladies battering their spouses there. Wonderful!
Thank you. We had such a great experience!
Fun vlog. I miss Nyeri my other countryside home with peaceful serenity, the view of Mount Kenya and nice cool weather. Can get very sunny sometimes during the day but mostly followed by rain but in the mornings and nights is very chilly since it's in the highlands (Mount Kenya around) 😊
Thank you so much! :)
One way to get an extra kick in a safari is to look out for the birds. Kenya holds the record for most bird species spotted in a single session
Thats very true! :)
Yes, do... Get yourself binoculars (and a bird guide). In game parks, the animals may be spread out... But there are always birds🐦🐦😊
This is nice, the tour is beautiful, the footage wonderfully edited and the soundtracks, marching, fine. I loved watching this.
Hey thank you very much Berina!
Wooww am very very impressed and amazed by just how beautiful Aberdare ranges is.. It is definitely on my bucket list might visit there one day thank you for showcasing Kenya.. You guyz should be made tourist ambassadors.. You are amazing
Thank you so so much for that! ❤️😁👍🏼
Every Saturday i learn about my country's beautiful hidden treasures.Kudos!
I'm glad to hear that! 😍
Same to me,I am actually knowing my own country through you.
Lol me too
aberdares are known as scotland on the equator since they attracted the settlers due to the great weather..great place to visit. they also provided the cover for our freedom fighters.
This place has a lot of history then! :)
Beautiful, just beautiful. A little tembo. 🐘 💗💟. Stay safe precious one. Amazing video 😘
Thank you, I will
Thanks for marketing my country guys. Excellent production. Something about the way y'all do it that is really refreshing. This channel will blow up 🙌🏾
Fred, thanks a lot for your feedback, it means a lot to us! ❤️
I discovered their channel today and I am loving it.Our country is beautiful!
Just woken up at 3.00am (Sunday, 8th Nov) to rewatch the whole vlog because I can't get enough out of it😂
Great content 💪
Wow you're amazing! ❤️😍👍🏼
During the Kenyan summer or any day you’re free visit kitengela ostrich farm 😉
I will look it up. Thanks for the suggestion! :)
Yeah I visited that Kitengela ostrich farm when I was 10 and it was amazing.
The place has been closed for a while now... I heard rumours that it will be reopening soon
Wow interesting!!!! I never knew such a place "Ark lodge" existed in my country. One of your longest video😃 Awesome🔥
Thanks a lot. We are testing longer content :)
Just discovered your blogs now, damn, i have missed alot, you guys look so good and happy together and your blogs are giving travel junkies like me life. Thank you all.🤗🤗, sending love and hugs to you all.
thank you so much :)
You guys deserve state recognition, Tourism CS Najib Balala should camp here also
Excellent work
Thanks a lot my friend and thanks for the suggestion, I will look it up.
The government should give them the job as tourism Ambassadors. At least give them the financial support. Great job at promoting Kenya. I love you guys💥💕🥰
I agree!
Y'all are just meant for each other♥️....finding someone who wants the same things as you isn't easy
Also,good choice of songs👌
That is true, thank you ❤️
Hau nahoo wangeci witu😂🫂
Amazing drone shots. Would love to see more of them . Have enjoyed the video. Can't wait for another upload.
Thanks a lot! You will be seeing a few drone shots in every vlog from now on :)
Amazing! Thanks for this vid. May consider to visit this place soon. Much love to you both ❤
Im sure you'd love it :)
"We think that they do...just because we do...I dont think they do..."
That explanation is just enough...🤣
loll we are confused! hahaha
The wine was so good...
Now I'm looking forward to see what you do every Saturday.
Thanks a lot my friend! :)
Am so addicted to all your videos I re-watch them
wow thanks! :)
Am a Kenyan and i enjoyed that place too when i was there in 2016... i loved watching the animals at night 😍😍
Thats awesome! Cheers 😁❤️
I have been to Aberdares countless times and I can tell you that you need to go back because you only sampled very little of Aberdares. You didn't even do the water falls :( you also need to do the hike but this you will need a KWS ranger! Honestly speaking don't be scared of the Buffaloes especially when inside your truck they don't charge I have driven into a herd of them with a tiny 4x4, they just stare at you they are literally cows.. Ok wild cows. Nexttime exit Aberdares via the Naivasha route. otherwise I love your videos thanks for sharing your Kenyan experiences
You are 100% right. I am certain we will be going back. We loved it so much there!!!
My beautiful country Kenya , thank you God 🙏
Thanks for watching ❤️😁
Just found this channel and this two are so loveable.. This is what i have been missing
Hey thanks you so so much!!!
I have been fortunate to have stayed at the ark. One of the highlights of the second time I went to Kenya. If at all possible spend a night there. To bad you did not talk more about the closeup spot they have. The best pictures of elephants I have gotten anywhere in Africa. Just before we left in the morning a large herd arrived and I had the spot all to myself while the rest of the guests were packing to leave or having a second cup of coffee. Amazing shots from so close. Yes, the food is amazing and the staff was so well trained and looked after my wife and my every need. The park is one of the most beautiful in Kenya and gives one the feel of what it must of been like a hundred years ago when things were not as crowed with tourists. I am so glad you did a video of this special place.
Our pleasure :)
I just love how you explore kenya more than me🤣🤣Enjoy guys
Haha we are exploring quite a bit for sure :p
Amazing experience, I love this big time, Make a date also with Samburu Lodge and experience the Ewaso Nyiro river and amazing game drive. DaveMania an experience like no other. I'm loving every bit of your adventures as always from your never one fan. Together as one bro. Salute to you guys.
Thank you for the suggestion :)
It's interesting how pple from outside appreciate what take for granted, am in their country n it's great but my dear Kenya is wonderful 💋. Wonderful couple
Well said ❤️