This Unforgettable 4-Day Aberdare Safari Tour will take you through the 767 km² Aberdare National Park, renowned for its dense forests, waterfalls, and rare wildlife like bongo antelopes and black leopards. You will enjoy extended game drives, visit Karuru and Gura Falls, participate in a guided forest walk, and stay at unique lodges like The Ark Lodge or Treetops Lodge, all starting from Nairobi.
Priced at $800-$1,600 per person, this tour includes transportation (160 km, ~2.5 hours), park fees ($52/day), accommodation, meals, and guided activities. It’s ideal for those seeking a deeper forest safari and nature experience.
You can book this 4-Day Aberdare Safari Tour via email at jaynevytours@gmail.com or WhatsApp at +255 678 992 599.
This 4-Day Aberdare Safari Tour will showcase one of Kenya’s most scenic parks, attracting 50,000 visitors annually (Kenya Wildlife Service). You will encounter 50+ mammal species, including elephants, bushbucks, and rare bongos, plus over 250 bird species like the African green ibis. The park’s high-altitude forests (2,000-4,000m) and waterfalls, including Karuru (270m) and Gura Falls, offer a unique safari experience distinct from savanna landscapes.
You will be picked up at 7:00 AM from your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. After a 160 km drive (~2.5 hours), you will arrive in Aberdare National Park by 10:00 AM. Check into The Ark Lodge or Treetops Lodge, enjoy lunch, and embark on a 3-hour afternoon game drive at 2:00 PM to spot bongo antelopes, leopards, and forest elephants. Return for dinner and overnight stay, with wildlife viewing from the lodge’s waterhole observation deck.
You will start with a 6:30 AM game drive to explore Aberdare’s forests, spotting wildlife like black rhinos and giant forest hogs. After breakfast, visit Karuru Falls at 10:00 AM for a 1-hour guided walk, marveling at the 270m waterfall. Enjoy a picnic lunch, followed by an afternoon game drive to see more wildlife. Return to the lodge for dinner and overnight stay.
You will enjoy a 6:30 AM game drive, followed by breakfast. At 10:00 AM, you will visit Gura Falls for a 1-hour guided walk, admiring its dramatic cascades. After lunch at the lodge, join a 2-hour guided forest walk at 3:00 PM to learn about the park’s flora and smaller wildlife. Dinner and overnight at the lodge.
You will embark on a final 6:30 AM game drive for more wildlife sightings, including rare bongos. After breakfast, depart Aberdare at 10:00 AM, arriving in Nairobi by 12:30 PM. You will be dropped off at your hotel or the airport, concluding the tour.
You will likely see bongo antelopes, black leopards, elephants, and over 250 bird species. Sightings vary by season.
You will stay at unique lodges like The Ark Lodge or Treetops Lodge, offering wildlife views at waterholes.
Expect cool, misty conditions (10-20°C) due to high altitude (2,000-4,000m). Pack warm clothing.
Light walking is involved for falls visits and forest walks. Suitable for most, but contact us for specific needs.
Yes, children above 5 years can join, but short walks may be tiring. Contact us for family-friendly options.