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Aberdare National Park
Misty mountain forests, moorland and waterfalls in Kenya’s central highlands, famous for its tree lodges where animals come to the waterhole at night.
About the Aberdares
Aberdare National Park protects the high Aberdare range in Kenya’s central highlands, a world of dense mountain forest, bamboo, open moorland and waterfalls such as Karuru and Chania Falls. It is cooler and greener than the savannah parks, and offers a very different side of Kenya.
The park is famous for its tree lodges, built beside floodlit waterholes so you can watch elephants, buffaloes and other animals come to drink after dark. Forest wildlife includes giant forest hogs, bushbucks and colobus monkeys, and lucky visitors may spot the rare bongo antelope. It is often combined with Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara.
Aberdare Highlights
- Night at a tree lodge above a floodlit waterhole
- Karuru and Chania waterfalls
- Mountain forest, bamboo and moorland
- Elephants, buffaloes and colobus monkeys
- A chance of the rare bongo antelope
- Cool highland air, a contrast to the savannah
Location
- Aberdare National ParkCentral highlands, near Nyeri
- Mount KenyaAcross the valley to the east
- NairobiAbout 3 hours by road
Tree Lodges in the Aberdares
A night in the Aberdares is usually spent at one of the park's famous tree lodges, overlooking a floodlit waterhole. Tell us your dates and budget and we'll recommend the best fit. Ask us about lodges in the Aberdares →
Wildlife & Good to Know
Wildlife to look for
- Elephants and buffaloes
- Giant forest hogs
- Black-and-white colobus monkeys
- Bushbucks and waterbucks
- Leopards and hyenas (shy)
- The rare bongo antelope
Good to know
- Drier months: June – September and December – February
- Cool and misty: bring warm clothes
- About 3 hours by road from Nairobi
- Most visitors stay one night at a tree lodge
- Game viewing continues at the waterhole after dark
- Combine with Lake Nakuru and the Masai Mara
Aberdare Safaris
All our safaris are private and can be tailored to your dates, budget and choice of lodge.
- Private safaris with your own guide
- Tailor-made to your dates
- KATO bonded member AS/771
- Rated 4.9 on Tripadvisor
Questions? Call or WhatsApp +254 715946852
See What Our Guests Are Saying on TripAdvisor
Kennedy really thought of everything and put together a great package with Daydream Safaris.
Our guide, Jackson, was friendly, funny, and had eagle eyes—no animal escaped his notice. We got to see all kinds of animals, from elephants and rhinos to predators. And all up close!
For another trip to Kenya or another safari, I highly recommend Kennedy and especially Jackson, because they gave my friends and me an unforgettable trip! Thank you so much!
The accommodations and food exceeded our expectations, and everything was well organized from start to finish. We truly couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
Highly recommend Day Dream Safari to anyone planning a trip to the Masai Mara.
But what made this trip truly special was our guide- Mr Jackson, a truly living legend. He had a sharp eye for spotting animals, endless stories about the wildlife and the land, and a way of finding the perfect spot at the perfect moment. His patience, humour and passion turned good sightings into moments I'll be retelling for years. We never felt rushed, and we always felt very looked after.
Although the journey just flew by, and I came home with thousands of photos, dusty boots and a heart full of gratitude. Amazing doesn't cover it. If Kenya is on your list, don't wait. Go, and go with this team. I am already planning to rebook again soon.
From the group, thank you Daydream and the team for the memorable trip. See you again soon.
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