A forested mountain park offering unique treelodge experiences and elusive forest wildlife.
- Best Time To Go
- Year-round, best January to March
- Location
- Central Kenya highlands
- Country
- Kenya
- Activities
- Game Drives & Wildlife Safaris
Wildlife
Elephants, buffalos, giant forest hogs, bongos, leopards, colobus monkeys.
Majestic Peaks, Moorlands and Intriguing Falls
Picturesque, steep forested ravines and open moorland characterise the Aberdare National Park. The park provides a habitat for elephants, black rhinos, leopards, spotted hyenas, olive baboons, black and white colobus monkeys, buffalos, warthogs 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, sunbirds and plovers.
Best Time To Visit
Year-round, best January to March
Map of Aberdare National Park
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