National Park
Aberdare National Park
A highland haven of Kenyan wildlife and scenic beauty.
Kenya
Location
767 km²
Geographic Size
Dry Season
Best Time to Visit
National Park
Aberdare National Park
A highland haven of Kenyan wildlife and scenic beauty.
Kenya
Location
767 km²
Geographic Size
Dry Season
Best Time to Visit
About Aberdare National Park
Aberdare National Park, nestled in Kenya's central highlands, is known for its majestic peaks, waterfalls, and diverse ecosystem. This park offers an array of landscapes from moorlands and bamboo forests to rainforests, creating a sanctuary for wildlife including elephants, leopards, and the rare black rhinos. It's also a bird watcher's paradise, w...
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What to do
Wildlife
Aberdare National Park is a protected area rich in wildlife, offering sightings of elephants, leopards, and the rare black rhinos amidst a breathtaking landscape.
Lion
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Black Rhino
Rare
Cheetah
Not Present
Hippo
Rare
Hyena
Occasional
Leopard
Occasional
Giraffe
Common
Zebra
Common
Gazelle
Common
Buffalo
Common
Wildebeest
Not Present
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What to know
Safety & Vaccinations
Aberdare National Park is generally safe. It is advised to have vaccinations for hepatitis A, typhoid, and yellow fever. Malaria prophylaxis may be recommended depending on the time of year and areas visited within Kenya.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
CDC Travelers' Health
CDC Travel health notices and vaccination recommendations
Getting There
The park is accessible by road from Nairobi, approximately a 3-hour drive. The nearest towns for access are Nyeri and Naivasha.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
CDC Travelers' Health
CDC Travel health notices and vaccination recommendations
Getting Around
Guided tours are the best way to explore the park, with options for game drives, walks, and horseback rides.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
CDC Travelers' Health
CDC Travel health notices and vaccination recommendations
Visas
Visitors to Kenya need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for entry, available through an online application. Some nationalities are exempt. Check the latest requirements before travel.
For more information regarding vaccinations and health notices, view the CDC’s page :
CDC Travelers' Health
CDC Travel health notices and vaccination recommendations
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