Aberdare National Park in Kenya, a national park with majestic peaks, moorlands, and beautiful falls.
Aberdare National Park in Kenya. It is a national park with majestic peaks, moorlands, and beautiful falls. It covers the higher areas of the Aberdare Mountain Range of central Kenya. The National Park is diverse with deep ravines that cut through the forested eastern and western slopes.
Animals easily observed in the park include; the Black Rhino, leopard, baboon, black and white Colobus monkey, and sykes monkey. Rarer sightings include those of lions, the golden cat, and the bongo- an elusive forest antelope that lives in the bamboo forest. Animals like the eland and spotted and melanistic serval cats can be found higher up in the moorlands.
How to access
By Road:
From Nairobi (about 160 km / 3-4 hours) via Nyeri or Naivasha – accessible through several park gates: Kiandongoro, Mutubio, Treetops, Ark, Wandare, and Rhino Gate.
By Air:
Charter flights are available to Mweiga Airstrip near the park headquarters (next to Sasini Estate Farm on the Nyeri–Nyahururu road).
activities
- Game Drives
- Night Game Viewing
- Bird Watching
- Hiking & Nature Walks
- Waterfall Visits
- Trout Fishing
- Photography
- Horse Riding
- Cultural Experiences
- Camping
Reasons to Visit ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK
- Unique Mountain Landscape
- Rich Wildlife Viewing
- Excellent for Night Game Viewing
- Spectacular Waterfalls
- Cool, Refreshing Climate
- Birdwatching Paradise
- Less Crowded
- Great for Hiking and Nature Walks
- Historic Significance
- Easy Access from Nairobi