Aberdare National Park, located in the central highlands of Kenya, is a spectacular destination offering a unique blend of lush landscapes, diverse wildlife, and cultural significance.  It was established in 1950 and managed by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), the park covers an area of approximately 766 square kilometers. It is part of the Aberdare Mountain Range and stands out for its cool, misty atmosphere, dense forests, and rugged terrain.

It covers the higher areas and the Aberdare Salient to the east . The park contains a wide range of landscapes – from mountain peaks that rise to 4,000 metres (13,000 ft) above sea level, to their deep, v-shaped valleys intersected by streams, rivers, and waterfalls.  Moorland, bamboo forests and rainforest are found at lower elevations.

Wildlife present in the protected area include lion, leopard, elephant,  East African wild dog , giant forest hog , bushbuck, mountain reedbuck, waterbuck, cape buffalo, suni, side-striped jackal, eland, duiker, olive baboon, black and whitecolobus monkey, and sykes monkey. Rarer sightings include those of the African golden cat and the bongo. Species such as the common eland, serval live in the higher moorlands. The Aberdare National Park also hosts a large eastern black rhinoceros population and over 250 bird species including the endangered Aberdare cisticola , African fish eagle, sunbirds and plovers.

Aberdare National Park offers an unparalleled mix of natural beauty, wildlife, and cultural history. Whether you’re trekking through misty forests, watching elephants at a waterhole, or marveling at cascading waterfalls, this park promises an unforgettable experience for nature lovers and adventurers alike.