Aberdare National Park

 Majestic Peaks, Moorlands and Intriguing Falls

Picturesque, steep forested ravines and open moorland characterize the Aberdare National Park located 10 km north-west of Nyeri town and about 165 kilometers from Nairobi. Aberdare range was first recorded by Joseph Thompson in 1883 and rise to a height of 3998 meters.

The park provides a habitat to the herds of elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, and bushbucks among others. Rare sightings include those of the Giant Forest hog, bongo, golden cat, serval cat, African wild cat, African civet cat and the blue duiker. Visitors can indulge in picnics, trout fishing in the rivers and camping in the moorlands. Bird viewing is rewarding, with over 250 species of birds in the park, including the Jackson’s Francolin, Sparrow hawks, goshawks, eagles, and plovers.

Why specially visit Aberdare National Park. The slanting loop like location offers floodlit salt licks and ponds attracting diversity of wildlife that can be observed from various viewing areas in the safari camps.