Overview
Get ready to enjoy one of the most scenic National Parks in Kenya! The Aberdare National Park uniquely combines two very different eco-systems, making it one of Kenya’s most unusual safari destinations. A variety of animals thrive in the forested lower mountain slopes and birding is outstanding! Come with us to experience the charm and unique beauty of the Aberdare Mountains at first hand.
Aberdare National Park was established to protect the Aberdare Mountains in Kenya’s Central Highlands. It is the country’s most elevated national park and encompasses a rare combination of soaring peaks, a high altitude plateau with alpine moorland, and dense rainforest at the lower altitudes. Some of the main features of the topography include:
Soaring Peaks (Lesatima and Kinangop reach 4500 mt!)
Deep craggy ravines
Multiple cascading waterfalls
Crystal-clear trout streams
Unique alpine flora at the high altitudes
Dense tropical rainforest on the lower slopes
The scenery is so remarkable that the locals reverently call the Aberdares the home of Ngai (God).The entire park is just perfect to explore on foot and attracts many adventurous hikers and trekkers each year. The less energetic have several other options including game drives and even excellent game viewing from the deck of one of the two forest lodges that have been strategically built around water holes and salt licks, to ensure an ever-present passing parade of wildlife.
