Reasons for exploring Aberdare National Park

Reasons for exploring Aberdare National Park : Considered as among Kenya’s top parks to explore for both first-time and enthusiastic safari-goers, Aberdare National Park is a relatively tiny national park located in Kenya’s cool central highlands along the Great Rift Valley. Aberdare National Park offers two distinctive landscapes; a moorland plateau and areas of dense rainforest and lush mountainous regions of valleys, rivers, waterfalls, and forests.

When it comes to safari experiences, Aberdare National Park is very different from Kenya’s more well-known open savannah parks. In addition to taking in the breathtaking environment during your safari in the Aberdare, you’ll also get great wildlife viewing.

Plenty of wildlife and uncommon game.

Of course, one of the main motivations for organizing an African safari experience is to see wildlife. Aberdare National Park offers an extensive variety and strong population of wildlife. Avid wildlife enthusiasts will have the opportunity of seeing every member of the famous African Big 5, elephants, lion, leopard, buffalo, and rhino in their natural habitat, with sightings of elephant and buffalo almost guaranteed. There are also the second-largest population of black rhinos in Aberdare National Park.

Aberdare National Park is home to a unique array of exceptional and exceedingly uncommon wildlife species, as well as forest-dwelling game, in addition to the Big 5. The black serval, black leopard, skyes monkey, black-and-white Colobus monkey, golden cat, giant forest hog, nocturnal greater galago, Harvey’s red duiker, and eastern bongo the nation’s most elusive antelope are just a few of the rare species you might be fortunate enough to see.

Travelling to Kenya’s Aberdare National Park during the dry season will allow you to see the abundant wildlife that gathers at the waterholes, as well as if you’re lucky  the endangered black leopard and black rhinos.

Exceptional Bird Watching.

The abundant birdlife and chances for bird watching at Kenya’s Aberdare National Park are unquestionably among the main reasons to visit. More than 290 different species of birds can be found in the moorlands and forests of Aberdare National Park. A few of the uncommon bird species that enthusiastic birdwatchers may hope to see at Aberdare are the completely native Aberdare cisticola, Hartlaub’s turaco, Red-necked Spurfowls, and the uncommon scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird. Since many of these amazing bird species can only be spotted at higher elevations, such as mountain summits, bring strong binoculars for an enjoyable bird watching experience.

Comfortable Climate.

Compared to other national parks and reserves in Kenya, Aberdare National Park is thought of as more of a year-round safari destination, which is only one of its many wonderful qualities. This is because to the area’s mountains, which are subject to year-round mist and rain.

The dry months of January and February and June to September are usually the ideal times to visit, especially when it comes to game viewing, yet you can have an amazing and thrilling safari experience at Aberdare National Park any time of year. For individuals who want to spend more time in the park exploring, like serious hikers, the dry season is ideal.

Amazing Scenery.

In addition to the thrilling possibility of witnessing uncommon and endemic species and having up-close interactions with wildlife, Aberdare National Park‘s breathtaking landscape has won over many people. Exploring Aberdare’s stunning panoramic backdrops and distinctive landscapes is an experience in and of itself. The area boasts limitless miles of woodlands, forests, swamps, and plains peppered with anthills.

Wandering or driving through Aberdare National Park’s rolling savannah plains and dreamy African scenery will afford you countless photo possibilities to document your trip. The park is home to a wide variety of breathtaking natural wonders and amazing species.

Aberdare Mountains & Mount Kenya.

At 5,199 metres (17,057 feet) high, Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-tallest in Africa, with Kilimanjaro standing at the top. These two massifs exhibit extremes of geological age, connected by an elevated grassland saddle to the more westerly 3,999m Aberdare Mountain Range. Within a national park, Mount Kenya and the Aberdares Mountains are both under protection.

The majority of the nation’s remaining Afro-montane forest and Afro-alpine moorland are supported by the two mountains together, and they have numerous ecological similarities. In addition to all the famous African Big 5 animals, the Aberdares Mountains and Mount Kenya are home to a remarkable variety of forest animals, including Sykes monkeys, black-and-white colobus, Harvey’s red duiker, mountain antelope, and gigantic forest pigs.

Space, Privacy & Exclusivity.

Aberdare National Park is an excellent spot to go safari in Kenya if you’re ready to get away from the crowds and have a more upscale safari experience. Going to Aberdare National Park will give you more solitude and space because it is less frequented by tourists than Kenya’s more well-known and larger parks, such as Amboseli National Park and Maasai Mara.

Ideally positioned to offer a true indulgence in seclusion, you’ll feel as though you’ve ventured into a pristine African bush. The only “interruptions” you’ll experience are high-pitched bird sounds, curious giraffes, roaring lions at dusk, roaming elephants, laughing hyenas, and, if you’re lucky, a leopard lazing in the noon sun. This results in a more rewarding African safari experience and a personal, remarkable one-on-one interaction with nature.

Colonial History.

One of Kenya’s most ancient wildlife areas, Aberdare National Park has a rich colonial past. Reputable lodges such as Treetops and The Ark are not only considered among the best for both novice and experienced safari guests in Aberdare, but they also take pride in their impressive past visitor lists.

When the young Princess Elizabeth was billeted in these ancient treetop lodges in 1952 the same night her father, King George VI, passed away she became the uncrowned Queen of the United Kingdom and instantly became well-known.