Experience the breathtaking beauty of Aberdare National Park, a spectacular mountain park located in the central highlands of Kenya about 150 km north of Nairobi. Covering approximately 767 km², the park is famous for its misty moorlands, dense rainforests, and dramatic waterfalls, offering a completely different safari experience compared to Kenya’s open savannah parks.
Ideal for international travelers seeking a unique high-altitude safari and local visitors looking for a peaceful nature escape, Aberdare National Park provides exceptional wildlife viewing, scenic landscapes, and exciting outdoor activities. The park is home to forest elephants, buffaloes, black rhinos, giant forest hogs, and rare species like the endangered bongo antelope and the elusive melanistic (black) leopard.
Visitors can explore beautiful hiking trails, dramatic waterfalls such as Karuru Falls and Gura Falls, and historic sites like the famous Treetops Lodge, where Princess Elizabeth II stayed when she ascended to the British throne in 1952. With cool mountain air, lush vegetation, and serene surroundings, Aberdare offers a refreshing and memorable safari experience.
Nairobi, Kenya (Hotel pickup)
or
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport – Nairobi
Aberdare National Park offers a tranquil and scenic safari experience featuring:
Your safari begins with an early morning pickup from your hotel or the airport in Nairobi. Travel north through the scenic central highlands toward Aberdare National Park.
Upon arrival, check in at your lodge and enjoy lunch. In the afternoon, embark on your first game drive through the dense forest and moorland landscapes, searching for wildlife such as elephants, buffaloes, and antelopes.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay while enjoying the peaceful mountain atmosphere.
Start the day with an early breakfast followed by a morning game drive through the park’s forested valleys and highland plains.
Later, visit some of the park’s famous waterfalls including Karuru Falls, one of Kenya’s tallest waterfalls dropping approximately 273 meters. Continue exploring scenic viewpoints and picnic sites while enjoying the beautiful landscapes.
Return to the lodge for lunch and relaxation before an afternoon wildlife viewing session.
Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge.
After breakfast, enjoy a guided nature walk or hiking excursion to explore some of Aberdare’s popular trails such as Elephant Hill or nearby scenic viewpoints.
Later in the day, visit the historic Treetops Lodge, famous for its connection to Queen Elizabeth II’s royal history. Learn about the park’s history and the role it played during Kenya’s colonial period and the Mau Mau freedom struggle.
Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
Begin your final day with a morning game drive or birdwatching session, capturing the beauty of the park in the early light.
After breakfast, check out from the lodge and begin the journey back to Nairobi.
Arrive in the afternoon with unforgettable memories of Kenya’s mountain wilderness and wildlife.
