Aberdare National Park lies in the Central Highlands, Central Province, west of Mount Kenya, approx 150kms north of Nairobi. The park has an altitude of 7,000 to 14,000 ft. and covers an area of 770 km² making it the third largest National Park in Kenya. The park forms part of the Aberdare Mountain Range which line the steep eastern edge of the Rift Valley.
The scenery contains a rich botanic wealth, a mixture of equatorial exuberance and alpine vegetation and is as spectacular and impressive as its range of wildlife. Due to the dense forest vegetation, you will need to do some searching for the wildlife, but there are many purpose built game viewing lodges.
Safaris in Aberdare are perfect if you wish to get away from the crowds, it is certainly worthwhile stopping overnight. Wildlife to be found in the park includes; elephant, lion, black rhino, waterbuck, gazelle, giant forest hog, genet cats, leopard, buffalo and the rare spiral-horned antelope known as the bongo.
The best time to visit is December through to March.
Safaris in Aberdare National Park
2 Days: Tree Hotel - the ArkEnjoy Kenya's nature and beauty up the famous tree hotel where Queen Elizabeth found out of her becoming Queen. A favourite of the Royal family come enjoy luxury amidst beauty and glamour.2 Days - EUR €614Kenya : Aberdares Walking SafariThe perfect destination for a safari if you wish to get away from the crowds. This walking safari lets you get close to nature and appreciate the alpine vegetation which is as spectacular and impressive as is the range of wildlife4 Days - EUR €980Kenya under CanopyVisit the famous Tree hotels located in Kenya's Aberdares combined with Rift Valley, North and Masai Mara. Game, wildlife, scenery, birds, culture, tribe...an amazing safari with great memories down your whole life lane7 Days - EUR €1,925