“What a fantastic trip. This really is an excellent way to see wildlife very close to you. From the first time you put your canoe in the water you start seeing all the African wildlife you’ve dreamt of…”
GALLERY
ABERDARE NATIONAL PARK
Located in the central highlands, north of Nairobi, Aberdare National Park lies at the base of Africa’s second highest mountain, Mount Kenya. This snow-capped, cloud kissing mountain rises to 5,199m on the eastern edge of the Central Highlands and is linked by an elevated grassy saddle to the Aberdare Range, to the south west of the Highlands, which rise merely 4000m above the Rift Valley.
Dramatic waterfalls, mountains and deep valleys, contrast with the undulating moorlands and volcanic outcrops. Deep ravines cut through the forested slopes found within this scenic region.
Wildlife
The birdlife is rich with over 250 species in the park. Although there aren’t quite as many animals to see in comparison to some of the other game-parks, there is still plenty to see. Animals seen include rhino, elephant, baboon, black and white Colobus monkey and Sykes monkey. Rarer sightings include leopard, lion, the golden cat and an elusive forest antelope called the bongo, which lives in the bamboo forest. Higher in the moorlands, you may be lucky and see eland and even Serval cats.
Getting there:
By road from Nairobi. 4WD recommended
What to Do:
Game Drives
The Highlands are usually cool and bathed in bright sunshine most of the time; they make a wonderful place to enjoy trout fishing in the clean, pure rivers.
Enjoy a picnic or camp in the moorlands. It was in this region that Prince William and Kate Middleton got engaged – ideal for those looking for a beautiful, remote and tranquil environment away from it all.
Trekking
Best time to go:
Year-round though some roads may become impassable during the rainy season
Where to Stay:
Staying at one of the famous tree-house hotels – “Treetops” or “The Ark” will let you see a fair number of animals wandering down to their adjacent waterholes. They have real character and a must if you want a novel place to stay. You may easily see a bush baby, civet or genet cat which are baited each night and come within meters from guests at the bar!
There are also some mid-range lodges and a camp site.
Recommended
Top End
Treetops Tree House
(NB Queen Elizabeth was staying here when she heard of her father’s death; changing her position from Princess Elizabeth to Queen Elizabeth)
The Ark Tree House
Accomodation
The Aberdare country club only two and a half hour drive northeast from Nairobi,is nestled on the slopes of mweiga hill in the Aberdare highlands,part of the great riftvalley .this captivatiing site was a home of an englsh couple which decided to settle in kenya.
All rooms in Aberdare country club are in form of cottages and one standard suite.
The cottages are as follows:19 two bedroom cottages,1 three bedroom cottage,1 five bedroom cottage,and one standard suite.
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Located in the Aberdare National Park, the Treetops Lodge Nyeri tree-house lodge on stilts is famous as the place where Queen Elizabeth II visited as a princess and left as queen.
Step into any of our rooms and enter into a rustic world which fuses class and comfort. Our suites offer you the best relaxing atmosphere that strikes a balance between comfort and style making it the perfect home away from home in Nyeri. Treetops Lodge Nyeri has 32 standard rooms and 3 suites which make it one of the best accommodation lodges Nyeri has to offer. It also has a family room for our guests who would like to spend some time watching television.
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Set in the heart of Aberdare National park ,iconic and quirky,the ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick,which attracts a a host of awesome wildlife.modeled after Noah’s ark,the ark has four viewing decks,balconies and lounges to provide a superb game viewing from the comfort of the lodge.
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Giraffe Ark offers beautiful,spacious and well furnished rooms with a choice of 30 rooms: 6 deluxe,5 luxury,1 royal,18 executive suites,we have incorporated a blend of pan African ,western oriental and Arabic themes.
All rooms have a verandah,balconies,flat screen TVs with premium channels(DSTV),en suite bathrooms with warm water.
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