3 Days Kenya African Safari to Aberdare National Park
This 3 Days Kenya African Safari to Aberdare National Park takes you into the heart of the Aberdare Mountain Range, where ancient forests harbor rare wildlife and spectacular scenery. Your Kenya African Safari journey offers an intimate encounter with nature through guided walking safaris and stays at famous tree hotels. The park's diverse ecosystems range from bamboo forests to open moorlands, providing an unparalleled Kenya African Safari experience unlike any other destination in East Africa.
Your Kenya African Safari to Aberdare National Park promises encounters with the elusive forest elephants, black rhinos, and the rare bongo antelope found nowhere else in Kenya. The park's unique terrain features deep ravines, sparkling waterfalls, and dense mountain forests that create perfect conditions for walking safaris and wildlife photography. This Kenya African Safari experience includes overnight stays at iconic tree hotels like Treetops or The Ark, where wildlife viewing continues throughout the night. The elevated accommodations provide front-row seats to observe nocturnal animal behavior, making your Kenya African Safari truly exceptional and memorable.
This compact yet comprehensive Kenya African Safari to Aberdare offers the perfect introduction to Kenya's highland wildlife and forest ecosystems in just three incredible days. Experience the thrill of walking safaris guided by expert rangers who share their knowledge of forest ecology and animal tracking techniques. Your Kenya African Safari adventure concludes with unforgettable memories of forest elephants, unique tree hotel accommodations, and pristine mountain wilderness. This specially designed Kenya African Safari itinerary maximizes wildlife encounters while showcasing the remarkable diversity that makes Aberdare National Park a crown jewel of Kenya's conservation efforts.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Nairobi, transfer to Aberdare National Park
Day 2: Proceed to walking safaris and forest elephant viewing in Aberdare
Day 3: Continue with morning game activities and transfer back to Nairobi
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Aberdare National Park entry
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom safari vehicle
- Bottled water in the safari vehicle throughout the journey
- Full board accommodation at Tree Hotel as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide
- Driver allowances and accommodation
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Walking safari guide fees
- Game viewing activities from tree hotel platforms
Price Excludes:
- Kenya Visa fees
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
- Visa processing costs
- Air ticket expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees at accommodations
- Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff
- Life insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from water
- Personal shopping and souvenirs
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up from Nairobi, transfer to Aberdare National Park
Your Kenya African Safari adventure begins with arrival and pick up from Nairobi city center or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, marking the start of your journey to the magnificent Aberdare National Park. The scenic 180-kilometer drive north takes approximately 3 hours through Kenya's central highlands, passing through coffee plantations, pineapple farms, and traditional Kikuyu villages that showcase rural Kenyan life. Your Kenya African Safari experience intensifies as you enter the park through Mutubio Gate, where registration formalities are completed before proceeding to your unique tree hotel accommodation. This Kenya African Safari destination offers immediate wildlife viewing opportunities, with your elevated tree hotel providing panoramic views of the surrounding forest and nearby water holes where animals gather throughout the day and night.
- Day2Proceed to walking safaris and forest elephant viewing in Aberdare
Proceed to guided walking safaris in Aberdare National Park, the highlight of your Kenya African Safari experience that allows intimate encounters with the park's unique forest ecosystem. Early morning walking safaris led by experienced rangers take you through ancient bamboo forests and cedar woodlands, where your Kenya African Safari adventure reveals rare species like the giant forest hog, black-and-white colobus monkeys, and if fortunate, the elusive bongo antelope. The afternoon portion of your Kenya African Safari includes specialized forest elephant tracking, where these smaller, more elusive elephants can be observed in their natural montane habitat. Your Kenya African Safari day concludes with evening wildlife viewing from your tree hotel's elevated platforms, where floodlit salt licks attract buffalos, elephants, rhinos, and various antelope species for spectacular nocturnal viewing.
- Day3Continue with morning game activities and transfer back to Nairobi
Continue with final morning game activities in Aberdare National Park, maximizing your Kenya African Safari wildlife encounters before departure back to Nairobi. The early morning hours offer excellent opportunities for bird watching and last-minute wildlife photography, as your Kenya African Safari experience showcases over 250 bird species including the endangered Aberdare cisticola and Jackson's francolin. After breakfast at your tree hotel, the Kenya African Safari adventure concludes with a leisurely game drive through different sections of the park, potentially encountering leopards, spotted hyenas, and the park's famous black rhinos. Your Kenya African Safari journey back to Nairobi takes approximately 3 hours covering 180 kilometers, with optional stops at local craft markets in Nyeri town, arriving in Kenya's capital city by mid-afternoon with unforgettable memories of this unique mountain wilderness experience.