Kenya

Aberdares

Experience Highlights

What makes Aberdares unique?

• Unique Wildlife: Home to black rhinos, leopards, elephants, buffalo, giant forest hogs, and the rare Mountain Bongo.

• Iconic Lodges: The Park is famous for The Ark and Treetops Lodge, built above waterholes for unique, nighttime wildlife viewing.

• Scenic Hiking: Popular trekking spots include Elephant Hill for sweeping views and Mount Satima, the highest peak in the range.

• Waterfalls & Nature: Features massive, scenic waterfalls including Karuru, Gura, and Chania falls.

Discover the Magic

Experience the wild heart of Africa at the legendary Aberdares. The Aberdare National Park, nestled in the central highlands of Kenya, offers a unique blend of lush forests, misty moorlands, and cascading waterfalls, creating a cool, verdant escape unlike any other Kenyan park.

Known for its dense vegetation, Aberdare is home to an array of elusive wildlife, including the rare bongo antelope, giant forest hogs, and black leopards.

Elephants, buffalos, and Colobus monkeys thrive in its thick forests, while birdwatchers can spot different species, including sunbirds and the endangered Aberdare cisticola.
The best time to visit Aberdare National Park is during the dry seasons from June to September and December to February, when trails are more accessible, and wildlife congregates around water sources, making them easier to spot.

The park’s unique, cool climate and scenic beauty make it a fantastic destination for both nature lovers and adventure seekers.

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Treetops Lodge

Located in the Aberdare National Park, the Treetops Lodge, holds a special place in history. In 1952, Elizabeth II then Princess Elizabeth was staying here when she received the news of her father’s passing. It was within these leafy branches that she ascended to the thrones of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth realms. The Lodge lies in the path of an ancient elephant migratory route between the Aberdare Ranges and Mt Kenya National park, and is strategically sited right in front of a natural watering hole and salt lick, making it the perfect place to view game. Treetops is as much a part of nature as it has an ancient tree growing right through the hotel, with the lodge being built around it. It is the perfect fusion of nature and comfort sporting a rustic look that fits right into the Aberdare

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