The Aberdare Range rises above Kenya\u2019s central highlands to almost 4,000 metres, and the national park protects a mix of bamboo forest, moorland, rivers and waterfalls. It is cooler, greener and often misty compared with Kenya\u2019s savannah parks, which makes it a good choice for travellers who want a change of pace or a shorter trip from Nairobi. This two-day Aberdare escape is planned around your dates and the lodge that suits you best.<\/p>\n
The park\u2019s streams drop over cliffs to form waterfalls, including Karuru Falls, one of Kenya\u2019s tallest, and Gura Falls. Access to viewpoints depends on weather and road conditions, and some tracks are suitable only for vehicles with high clearance. Guided walks, where permitted, reveal giant heather, wild flowers and views over the plains below.<\/p>\n
Elephant, buffalo, giant forest hog, bushbuck, colobus monkeys and many forest birds live in the Aberdares, and rarer species such as bongo and leopard exist but are seldom seen. Some highland lodges are built overlooking waterholes and salt licks, so guests can watch animals in the evening and after dark from viewing decks. Treetops, made famous when Princess Elizabeth stayed there in 1952, is part of this tradition.<\/p>\n
You leave Nairobi in the morning and drive towards Nyeri through tea and coffee country, with a lunch stop on the way. The afternoon is spent at your lodge or on a guided drive, with evening wildlife viewing. The next day includes a morning viewing session and a scenic drive back to Nairobi. Extensions to Ol Pejeta or Samburu are possible.<\/p>\n
January to March and July to October are drier. Rain and mist are common at altitude in every season, so bring waterproofs and a warm layer.<\/p>\n
Access rules and lodge arrangements in the Aberdares can change, so the itinerary and price are confirmed with the lodge and your travel dates. The price shown is a guide per adult sharing, and the final quote is issued in writing before payment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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