TOURS & TRAVEL

Itinerary Type - Game drive
Destination - Kenya

Itinerary Summary

This highland forest park created in 1950, is known for its montane vegetation, scenic views, waterfalls and the rare Bongo in addition to other wildlife such as Elephant, Leopard and Buffalo. This highland forest park created in 1950, is known for its montane vegetation, scenic views, waterfalls and the rare Bongo in addition to other wildlife such as Elephant, Leopard and Buffalo.

Accommodation is in elevated mountain lodges which are built near watering holes or saltlicks to allow sighting of animals. The typically highland weather is known for its unpredictability and is generally quite cool.

Aberdare Park Facts

* Altitude 7,000-14,000ft.

* Area 767sq. kms

* Distance from Nairobi 180 kms

* Mweiga and Nyeri airstrips

* Opened May 1950

* Game to view includes: Bongo, Leopard, Elephant

* Second largest Population of Indigenous Black Rhino

* Diverse Eco-System - Rainforest, Waterfalls, Table Mountains

* Queen Elizabeth learned of her accession to the throne here

* Night Game Viewing at the Ark and Treetops Lodges

* Kimathi Hideout - used by the legendary Mau - Mau General

* Trout Fishing, Moorland Walks

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