Aberdare National Park

Overview

Created in 1950, Aberdare National Park protects Kenya’s central highlands and diverse wildlife. It covers 766 km² of rugged terrain in the Aberdare Mountains, about 100 km north of Nairobi. Plan your Kenya safari adventure with Rockhopper Africa Safaris to explore this and other parks.

Geography & Landscape

• Volcanic range with high moorlands (3,000m / 9,842 ft) and peaks:

  • Kinangop: 3,906 m / 12,814 ft

  • Ol Donyo Lesatima: 3,999 m / 13,123 ft

• Rich red volcanic soil supports dense indigenous forests

• Scenic views of rugged mountains, mist, and waterfalls

• Explore more Kenya safari parks for additional destinations

Wildlife in Aberdare National Park

Key animals you may see:

• Black rhinos (second largest population in Kenya)

• African lions and leopards

• Baboons, black & white Colobus monkeys, Sykes monkeys

Birdlife:

• Over 250 species, including hawks, eagles, sunbirds, and plovers

Learn more about black rhino conservation to understand ongoing efforts to protect this endangered species.

Roads & Accessibility

• 60 km (37 miles) of primary roads

• 396 km (246 miles) of secondary roads

• Roads may become impassable during rainy seasons (Mar–May, Oct–Dec)

• Year-round mist and occasional rainfall due to high altitude

Why Visit Aberdare National Park

• Rich wildlife and bird diversity

• Stunning volcanic landscapes and peaks

• Ideal for photography, safari adventures, and nature exploration

Check out our Kenya safari tips to make the most of your visit.

Booking Your Safari

Book your trip today and explore Aberdare National Park and other top Kenya safari parks with Rockhopper Africa Safaris. Visit our Contact page for inquiries.

Aberdare National Park offers many activities and tourist attractions, as well as wildlife safaris. See African elephants, lions, rhinos, black leopards and bongo antelopeas well as many other animals native to Kenya. Bird watching is good here, with over 250 species of birds recorded in Aberdare National Park. Trout fishing in the ice-cold Guru Karuru and Chania Rivers is another popular activity. You can also take time to admire Lesatima and Kinangop peaks or walk through the moorland and visit the magnificent waterfalls. Do a nocturnal animal viewing from The Ark or Treetops lodges. In fact, it was while vacationing at the Treetops lodge that Princess Elizabeth of Great Britain learned her father had died, thus making her Queen. Climb the Twin Hills, Elephant Hills and Table Mountains.