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Aberdares National Park

The Aberdares is an isolated volcanic range that forms the eastern wall of the rift valley running roughly 100 km north-south between Nairobi and Thomson’s Falls. 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 Aberdares are an important water catchment area providing water to the Tana and Athi rivers and part of Central Rift and Northern drainage basins.

A major attraction in Aberdares National Park - The Ark Lodge

Aberdares National Park is home to herds of forest Elephants

The Aberdares National Park lies mainly above the tree line running along the 10,000 ft (3,048 metres) contour with some forest and scrub at lower altitude in the ‘salient’ area near Nyeri with the boundary running down to the 7,000 ft (2,296 metres) contour.

The unusual vegetation, rugged terrain, streams and waterfalls combine to create an area of great scenic beauty in the National Park. The park is surrounded by a predominantly indigenous forest, whose management is under a MoU between Kenya Wildlife Services and the Forest Department.

Major Attractions in Aberdares National Park include the Lesatima Peak - the highest peak in the ranges, Kinangop Peak, waterfalls, walks in the moorlands, Twin Hills, Elephant Hills and Table Mountains. Second largest population of black rhinos in Salient and northern Aberdare. Queen Elizabeth II learned of her accession to the British throne at Treetops lodge. The Kimathi Hideout/Mau Mau caves.

Aberdares National Park is home to most of the larger mammals, having a large population of black rhino. The park has endangered species including the rare bongo, giant forest hog, packs of the now very rare wild dogs and endemic mole-rat and mole shrew. Other game includes leopard, serval, endemic bird species, reptiles and insects.

See also: Aberdares and Mount Kenya Safari Lodges and Hotels

 

 
 
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Mombasa, Kenya.
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