Aberdare National Park.

Aberdare National Park is a protected, stunning National Park located in Central Kenya, approximately 100 Kilometers north of Nairobi. Established in 1950, the park covers an area of about 766 square Kilometers, and is part of Aberdare Mountain Range, which forms part of the eastern edge of the Great Rift Valley.

Key Features of Aberdare National Park.

• Diverse Landscape: Aberdare features dramatic scenery including misty moorland, deep valleys, cascading waterfalls, dense forest, and rugged peaks.
• Wildlife:
  • Aberdare is home to a variety of animals, including Elephants, Black rhinos, Leopards, buffalo, Hyenas, and rare species like the bongo Antelope. Also, the park is famous for its giant forest hogs, several cats, and colobus Monkeys.
  • There are over 250 bird species of birds for the bird watchers, including the endangered Aberdare cisticola and Jackson’s francolin.

• Famous waterfalls and Rivers.
  • Karuru Falls (the highest in Kenya at about 273 meters) and Gura Falls are Major attractions.
  • The park’s river, including the Chania and Thuchi, provides a vital water source for wildlife.
• Treetop & Ark Lodges:
  • Aberdare of also famous for its unique treehouse-style lodges, such as The Ark and the treetop lodge, where visitors can watch elephants at the waterhole and other wildlife, especially at night.

Activates at Aberdare National Park.

• Game Drives: wildlife spotting, Elephants, buffalo, and Leopards.
• Birdwatching: Over 250 species of birds for the birdwatchers.
• Hiking and Mountain Climbing: Guided treks to peaks like Ol Doinyo Lesatima

Best time to visit:

• June – September: The dry season is best for wildlife spotting.
• January – March: Relatively dry.

How to get to Aberdare.

• By Road: 3-4 hours’ drive from Nairobi via Nyeri or Nyahururu.
• By Air: Scheduled flights are available.

Safari tours to Aberdare National Park.