About Aberdare Park

Aberdares National Park has a great history. It is home to the first ‘tree hotel’ in Africa. The ‘Treetops Lodge’ is where, in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II learned of her ascension to the British throne following the death of her Father, King George VI. It is also home to the late Lord Baden-Powell, who founded the worldwide Boy Scouts movement. On a wildlife perspective, animals are usually viewed at night from the floodlit balconies of the tree hotels when animals come to drink from the watering holes. Here one can see elephant, leopard and numerous varieties of plains game.

Besides the nighttime viewing, tourists can also take advantage of the two airstrips located in the park to take a bush flight over the fascinating terrain.

Located 180km from Nairobi and filling 767 square km, this park ranges in altitude from 7000 to 14,000 feet above sea level and forms part of the Aberdare Mountain Range. A wide array of landscapes (high peaks, deep valleys intersected by rivers and streams, waterfalls, moorland, bamboo forests and rain forests), support an amazing diversity of wildlife, birdlife and plantlife.

Aside from the elephant and leopard mentioned above, you can also observe baboon, monkey, eland, spotted cats and black rhino. Bird watching is also a must with over 250 species to see including Jackson’s Francolin, Sparry Hawk, Goshawk, Eagle and Sunbird.

Aberderes National Park also offers camping and fishing for outdoor enthusiasts.

Park Accommodations

Treetops

The Ark

Accommodations are subject to availability. We reserve the right to substitute similar lodging as necessary.