The Aberdare National Park is located on the Aberdare Mountain range in the central part of Kenya. The park is situated about 100km north of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It sits on altitudes from 2,000m to 4,000m above the sea level. The park that covers an area of 766 square kilometers was established in May 1950. It was established to protect the Aberdare mountains and is popularly known for the site where Princess Elizabeth stayed at the Treetops Hotel in 1952.
Wildlife in Aberdare National Park
The game in Aberdare national park includes giant forest hog, bushbuck, mountain reedbuck, elephant, eland, olive baboon, side-tripped jackal, lion, leopard, wild dog and species of primates including black and colobus monkey and sykes monkey.
Aberdare national park records over 250 bird species including the African thrush, crowned hornbill, African fish eagle, hartlaub’s turaco, African goshawk and Baglafecht weaver among others.
Activities to do in Aberdare National Park
Game drive: one of the best ways to encounter most of the park’s game and get close to them is by going for a game drive. It gives a chance to see animals such as cape buffalo, eland, the rare wild dog and monkeys among others.
Bird watching: Aberdare is a good bird-watching destination where the activity takes you into the jungle to see more sightings of the park’s birds. Birders spot a variety of birds including the double collared Sunbird, African thrush, African goshawk and many more.
Guided bush/nature walks: there are well-developed trails around the park to allow visitors to explore different locations as they get closer to the wildlife. You are accompanied by a ranger guide who shares a lot of information about wildlife.
Hiking: Hiking tours are conducted from the elephant hills to the Le Satima and Kinangop peaks. The adventures offer great views of various waterfalls such as the Karuru falls, Zaina falls and the Gura falls.
Aberdare national park is one of the least crowded national parks in Kenya. If you would like to rent a car in Kenya and embark on a driver-guided or self drive trip in Aberdare national park, simply contact us now by sending an email to info@rentadriverkenya.com or call us now at +256-700135510 to speak with our reservation team.
