Aberdare National Park Day Trip Safari
Aberdare National Park Day Trip Safari journeys to the Central Highlands of Kenya, west of Mountain Kenya, to the Aberdare National Park, 180 km from Nairobi. The trip takes about 3 hours of driving one way.
(Note: your trip could begin from Nairobi, Thika, Nyeri, Naivasha, etc.). Aberdare National Park has very beautiful scenery. There are magnificent waterfalls, namely Karuru and Chania.
Herds of forest elephants and buffalo move almost silently through the undergrowth, while overhead, loud chirping birds, Colobus monkeys, and Sykes monkeys dominate the canopy.
Other animals that are relatively easy to observe include the lion, leopard, and giant forest hog, which is almost twice the size of a normal warthog. Also abundant are waterbuck, reedbuck, duikers, and bushbuck. Rarer sightings include the golden cat and the bongo, an elusive forest antelope found in bamboo forests.
Animals such as the eland and several cat species can be found higher up in the moorlands. The Aberdare National Park also contains a large population of black rhinos. The crystal clear mountain streams are teeming with trout.
Typical Day Trip Itinerary
0600 Hours: Depart Nairobi and drive north through scenic coffee and pineapple plantations
0930 Hours: Arrive at the park via Treetops Gate or Ark Gate and begin the first game drive
1030 Hours: Visit Karuru Falls, Kenya’s tallest waterfall, which drops 890 feet in three tiers
1300 Hours: Lunch at an iconic tree lodge like The Ark or Treetops, which offer views of animals at nearby watering holes
1430 Hours: Afternoon game drive or a light guided hike in the bamboo forest.
1600 Hours: Exit the park and begin the return journey
1930 Hours: Drop-off back at your Nairobi Hotel/residence
Highlights & Wildlife
✓ Waterfalls: Besides Karuru, you can visit Chania Falls and Gura Falls
✓ Unique Species: The park is home to the elusive bongo antelope, giant forest hog, and colobus monkeys
✓ The “Big Five“: You can spot elephants, buffalo, leopards, and black rhinos. Note that lions are rare in the dense forest
✓ History: Visit the Queen’s Cave or learn about the forest’s role as a hideout during the Mau Mau struggle for independence
Aberdare National Park Day Trip Safari journeys to the Central Highlands of Kenya, west of Mountain Kenya, to the Aberdare National Park, 180 km from Nairobi.
The trip takes about 3 hours of driving one way. (Note: your trip could begin from Nairobi, Thika, Nyeri, Naivasha, etc.). Aberdare National Park has very beautiful scenery. There are magnificent waterfalls, namely Karuru and Chania.
The Aberdare is the third-highest mountain range in Kenya. They are around 100 km long from north to south. There are two main peaks, Ol Donyo Lesatima to the north and Kinangop to the south.
Herds of forest elephants and buffalo move almost silently through the undergrowth, while overhead, loud chirping birds, Colobus monkeys, and Sykes monkeys dominate the canopy. Other animals that are relatively easy to observe include the lion, leopard, and giant forest hog, which is almost twice the size of a normal warthog.
Also abundant are waterbuck, reedbuck, duikers, and bushbuck. Rarer sightings include the golden cat and the bongo, an elusive forest antelope found in bamboo forests. Animals like the eland and serval cats can be found higher up in the moorlands. The Aberdare National Park also contains a large population of black rhinos.
The crystal clear mountain streams are teeming with trout. Even birdwatching is rewarding, with over 250 bird species in the park.
Aberdare National Park Day Trip Safari Itinerary
0600 Hours: We depart Nairobi after breakfast. Your drive takes you through the Kenyan Highlands, past pineapple and coffee plantations in Thika, Murang’a, and Nyeri.
0900 Hours: We arrive at the Aberdare National Park, check in to the park, and proceed on a game drive. The park is a forest and mountain range that starts at 1829 meters and rises to its highest point at 4001 meters above sea level.
The mountain range is heavily forested and forms the rim of the Great Rift Valley at some point. The ranges gradually slope down towards Nyahururu, and the forest is a mixture of dense forest on the lowlands, giving way to bamboo and then the moorland towards the top.
Our Trip explores the dense forest at the lower level of the mountain range, home to many animals, including elephants, rhinos, leopards, giant forest hogs, buffaloes, and colobus monkeys. The alpine moorland and bamboo forests are home to eland and bongo antelopes, which are very shy and hard to spot. You will be able to spot many of these animals on your day trip.
1300 Hours: We enjoy a picnic at 3,500 meters above sea level, surrounded by a breathtaking landscape of waterfalls and forest, and the sound of screaming monkeys in the treetops.
1400 Hours: Later, we proceed on another game drive. Aside from wildlife, Aberdare National Park has over 200 species of birds, including the globally threatened Sharpe’s Longclaw, Aberdare Cisticola, Abbott’s Starling, and Jackson’s Widowbird.
1500 Hours: We exit the park gate and drive back to Nairobi.
1800 Hours: Arrive late evening and transfer you back to your hotel/ residence.
Aberdare National Park Day Trip Safari Prices
Aberdare National Park Day Trip Safari From Nairobi Includes:
✓ Park entry fees
✓ Picnic Lunch Boxes
✓ Extensive game viewing drives
✓ Services of our professional driver guide
✓ A bottle of water while on the day trip safari
✓ Return road transport from Nairobi to Aberdare National Park and back in our customized safari vehicle with pop up roof for game viewing
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 3 to 11 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* Please remember to take a bottle of drinking water, binoculars, a camera, a hat, sunglasses, guidebooks, and maps
Aberdare National Park Day Trip Safari From Nairobi Excludes:
* Tips or gratuities
* Drinks, Extra Meals
* Visa and any related fees
* Medical cover & travel personal insurance
* Any other item not mentioned in the inclusive list
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