Aberdare National Park

Situated in the Central part of Kenya, the Aberdare National Park is a prominent wildlife sanctuary on the eastern side of the Great Rift Valley. The areas around the Aderdare National Park are part of the Aderdare Mountain Range, famous for its deep valleys, streams, rivers and cascading waterfalls that are unique to this side. During the Kenya wildlife Safari/ Kenya Wildlife Adventure tour, travelers move 343 kilometers from the capital of Nairobi to the highland areas, which rise to about 2500-4000 ft above sea level.

Many people admire viewing this gem of Aderdare National Park and the entire Aberdare mountain range from the nearby Aberdare Country Club, renowned for its stunning views. This range of mountains is like no other in Kenya, offering awesome experiences like game watching, horse riding, golf courses, and walking safaris. Moreover, the place is rich in lion infestations, and some have termed it as the “Scotland with lions” due to the extreme cold rivers, dense rainforests, and moorland at the top of the mountain.

For those embarking on the mountain climbing experience in Kenya, Aberdare National Park is a unique place to host the once-in-a-lifetime adventure in East Africa, where to encounter diverse species of animals and flora. Wildlife viewing in Aberdare National Park comes with watching of the famous Big Five animals ( rhinos, leopards, lions, Elephants, and Black rhinos). Furthermore, the Big Five adventure brings to light other mammal species in the Aberdare Range, like bushbucks, antelopes, among others.

Leaving alone the Big Five and wildlife safari in Aderbare Highlands, the site is a conducive place to host a photography experience in East Africa just like the areas of Mount Kenya and Mountain Kilimanjaro due to the iconic features around it. Travelers in the mountain ranges of Aberdare can explore the floodlit waterhole, highlands, and salt lick in the countryside of Kenya.

What to do in the Aberdare Mountain Range/ Aderdare National Park

Horseback riding

Horseback riding is a rare activity of the Kenya wildlife safari which brings travelers close to nature while sitting on the back of the horse. This activity is safe for travelers who move with a ranger guide to provide all the necessary information about the natural habitat for wildlife in Aberdare National Park. This experience blesses visitors in ways that they cannot tell.

Golf

This is the ultimate luxury that people dream about while on an Africa safari and other holiday adventures. Aberdare Range offers a 9-hole golf course located on site that allows visitors to relax and venture into other unique activities. More excitingly, golfers can play whilst watching animals from a distance that come close to the golf course.

Birding – Kenya Bird Watching Safaris 

Aberdare is the home of about 350 species of birds making it a must visit site during the bird viewing safaris in the heart of the country. The birds in the highland world seem to look for people as the birds come close to lodges, golf course, around the vehicle during the game drives. The most sought for species to expect during the time there include; the Tacazze Sunbird, Emerald green, Malachite Sunbird and the migratory species.

Nature walks

One of the most epic activities to do in the highland national park of Aberdare is nature walking in the vast paradise. Aberdare Country Club is the champion of nature walks where people can move on 1300 acres filled with animals and plants. There is a lot of information sharing with the guide that provides facts about the flora and fauna.

Chimpanzee tracking

Aberdare is an iconic site indeed, providing awe-inspiring safaris like the chimp tracking. During the chimpanzee trekking, trekkers go to the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Nanyuki. It takes about 2 hours to drive to the home of chimpanzees before being briefed and guided on how to behave before wild chimps.

Solio Game Reserve

Solio Game Reserve is the residence of Black and white rhinoceros, located the area and it is owned by private individuals. However, other creatures to watch while at the ranch include zebras, antelopes, gazellas to mention.

When to visit Aberdare

If you are looking an unforgettable encounter with nature at the Aberdare National Park, it is recommendable to organize the trip during the dry season when the grasses are short. However, the wet season also can be conducive in terms of the cost of the trip since low demand leads to a reduction in the price of services.

How to get there

Located in the central region of Kenya, Aberdare National Park is can be accessed by either road or air transport. Depending on the convenience of a visitor, one can decide to hire a car or a charter flight through the travel agent. By road, the drive starts in Nairobi heading to the park along the Nyahururu highway. During this drive , there are scenic views of rolling hills, open savannah fields, lush green environments leading to the wonderland.

While using air transport as the means of getting to Aberdare Wildlife Sanctuary, one can hire a flight from either Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and land at the Sasakwa Airstrip.