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 Ark
of the Aberdares
We
arrived at the Ark Game Lodge before dinner after a pleasant
afternoon at the Aberdare Country Club, a 45-minute drive
away. Aptly named, with reference to Noah, the Ark is
located in Aberdares National Park, and seems to operate
around the clock, as it overlooks a floodlit water hole.
Being a salt lick , the area attracts a passing parade of
wildlife, which seem to come in bunches, as if each group
was allotted its own time on stage. For example, a horde of
frisky baboons might be followed by a family of elephants, a
herd of bushbuck, or a combination of characters. The
management kept us informed by an en-suite buzzer system if
anything unusual was happening at the water hole. Guests can
watch the action from one of three observation decks. A
bunker at ground level, offers the photographers among us an
unobstructed view. The lodge, with its cabin style rooms,
reminds me of some of my favorite hideaways in Northern
Canada, and we felt at home immediately. As expected, the
food in the dining room was outstanding, and I later assumed
a position by the large stone fireplace. What a life!
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