Itinerary
Morning: Nairobi – Aberdare National Park
Your journey begins with an early morning pick-up from your Nairobi hotel or residence. You’ll drive through the fertile central highlands, passing tea and coffee plantations that thrive in the region’s rich volcanic soils. On a clear day, you may also catch glimpses of Mount Kenya’s snow-capped peaks in the distance.
On arrival at Aberdare National Park, you’ll enter through one of the gates and begin your scenic game drive. The road takes you through thick bamboo forests and dense rainforests, where wildlife often hides among the trees. With some luck, you may spot elephants moving silently through the vegetation or bushbucks grazing near clearings.
Midday: Moorlands and Scenic Highlights
As you ascend higher, the vegetation changes to open moorlands dotted with giant lobelias and tussock grasses, offering a completely different ecosystem. The cooler temperatures and wide-open views create a serene atmosphere. During your exploration, you’ll make stops at scenic viewpoints and some of the park’s famous waterfalls, such as Karuru Falls, which plunge in three spectacular tiers, or Chania Falls with its picturesque setting. These stops are perfect for photography and enjoying the crisp mountain air.
A picnic lunch will be served at a designated spot inside the park, surrounded by nature’s tranquility.
Afternoon: Continued Game Drive & Return to Nairobi
After lunch, continue exploring the park in search of wildlife, including buffalo, warthogs, monkeys, and with luck, the shy and rare bongo antelope. Your guide will also highlight the park’s history and unique conservation significance, including its role as a former royal retreat and its protection of Kenya’s mountain catchment forests.
In the late afternoon, you’ll begin your return journey to Nairobi, driving back through the highland farmlands and arriving at your hotel or residence in the evening.