Aberdare National Park in Kenya

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The Aberdares is an isolated volcanic range that forms the eastern wall of the rift valley,running roughly 100 km north-south between Nairobi and Thomson’s Falls.

Soils are red and of volcanic origin, but rich in organic matter. There are two main peaks, Ol Donyo Lesatima (3,999 metres) and Kinangop (3,906 metres) separated by a long saddle of Alpine moorland at over 3,000 metres.

The topography is diverse with deep ravines that cut through the forested eastern and western slopes and there are many clear streams and waterfalls.

The Aberdares are an important water catchment area providing water to the Tana and Athi rivers and part of Central Rift and Northern drainage basins.

The Falls of Aberdare National Park in Kenya

The National Park lies mainly above the tree line running along the 10,000 ft (3,048 metres) contour with some forest and scrub at lower altitude in the ‘salient’ area near Nyeri with the boundary running down to the 7,000 ft (2,296 metres) contour.

The unusual vegetation, rugged terrain, streams and waterfalls combine to create an area of great scenic beauty in the National Park.

The park is surrounded by a predominantly indigenous forest, whose management is under a MoU between Kenya Wildlife Services and the Forest Department.

Water Falls

Aberdare Park Contact details

 PO Box 22, Nyeri.Tel: +254 61 (0)550 24121, 24124Email: aberdare@wananchi.com www.kws.go.ke

Contact person Senior Warden

Location of Aberdare Park

 Central highlands, west of Mount Kenya; Nyeri District; Central Province

Distance from Nairobi to Aberdare 160 km

Size of Aberdare 

767 square km

Park fees 

Go to www.kws.go.ke or contact tour operator.

Climatic conditions of Aberdare 

Mist and heavy rainfall occur throughout much of the year, with precipitation varying from around 1,000 mm yearly on the north-western slopes to as much as 3,000 mm in the south-east.

Major Attractions in Aberdare Game Park

Lesatima Peak, Kinangop Peak, waterfalls, walks in the moorlands, Twin Hills, Elephant Hills and Table Mountains.

Second largest population of black rhinos in Salient and northern Aberdare. Queen Elizabeth II learned of her accession to the British throne at Treetops lodge. The Kimathi Hideout/Mau Mau caves.

Treetop Hotel the Major Attractions in Aberdare Game Park

Wildlife in Aberdare 

The park is home to most of the larger mammals, having a large population of black rhino.

The park has endangered species including the rare bongo, giant forest hog, packs of the now very rare wild dogs and endemic mole-rat and mole shrew.

Other game includes leopard, serval, endemic bird species,reptiles and insects.

Wildlife in Aberdare

Access to Aberdare

Roads: The park is readily accessible on tarmac from Nyeri and Naro Moru on the eastern side (160 km from Nairobi).

A road crosses the park to connect with another from Naivasha and North Kinangop in the west.

The main towns from which the park can be approached are Nyeri (154 km from Nairobi), Nyahururu (188 km from Nairobi) and Naivasha (87 km from Nairobi).

Airstrips: Mweiga Airstrip is next to the park headquarters or Nyeri Airstrip is 12 km from Mweiga headquarters.

The Elephants to watering hole in Aberdare

Kenya Wildlife Service:

 Fishing Lodge, Ruhuruini, Tusk Camp, Sapper Hut, KWS Hut at Treetops, KWS HQ bungalow

Best time to visit Aberdare All year round

Other Activities in Aberdare

Mountain climbing, camping, hiking, walking, game viewing, night viewing of wildlife at The Ark and Treetops Lodges.

Trout fishing is also available along the numerous ice-cold clear flowing streams. Click here for more information about all Kenya Animals 

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