Aberdare National Park
Aberdares National Park - Quick Facts
Distance from Nairobi: 180 Km
Area: Aberdares National park covers an area of 767
square kilometers.
Wildlife Viewing: All of Africa's Big Five (Lion,
elephant, buffalo, Leopard and Rhino) among other
animals and bird species can be seen in Aberdares
National Park
Aberdares National Park is part of the Aberdares
mountain ranges; the mountain range slopes on the
western side of the the Great Rift Valley. Aberdares
National Park lies mainly above the tree line
running along the 10,000ft contour with some forest
and scrub at lower altitude in the 'salient' area
near Nyeri with the boundary running down to the
7,000ft contour.
Physical Attractions in Aberdares National Park
Aberdares National Park's topography is diverse
with deep ravines that cut through the forested
eastern and western slopes and there are many clear
streams and waterfalls.
The other attractions include: The Kimathi Hideout,
Night viewing of wildlife at the Ark and Treetops,
Lesatima peak, Kinangop peak, waterfalls, and walks
in the moorlands, Twin hills, Elephant hills and
Table Mountains.
You and Nature Limited Choice of Safari
Lodges in Aberdare National Park:
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