Park with Mountain ranges and peaks soar to around 14,000 ft. giving way to deep V-shaped valleys with streams and rivers cascading over spectacular waterfalls – this area is a must for landscape lovers.
From its vital catchment area, the Aberdare Rainforest feeds the entire local and Nairobi water supply. Above the forest is a belt of bamboo, a favorite haunt of the Bongo, a rare and elusive forest antelope. At 10,000 ft. the bamboo gives way to moorland, home to the eland, spotted and melanistic serval cats.
Other features are the giant varieties of lobelia, groundsel and heather. Ideal for walking, picnics, camping and trout fishing in the rivers, the moorlands are reminiscent of the European Highlands.
Animals abound in the forest: Elephant, Buffalo, Giant forest Hog and Kenya’s indigenous endangered Black Rhino. The entire forest is being fenced to protect settlement farmers from animal raids and to create a rhino and forest sanctuary.
Set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park, The Ark is a unique tree lodge with a veranda that overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick allowing undisturbed views of wildlife visiting the waterhole. Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Bushbuck and occasionally an elusive Bongo Antelope and giant forest hog have been sighted.
Depart Nairobi after breakfast . Our destination today is the Aberdare National Park. We stop for lunch at The Aberdare Country Club, nestled on the slopes of Mweiga Hill.
After high lunch, set off for the Ark tree lodge, located in the forest on mountain slopes of the Aberdare Mountains at 7,000 feet. This outstanding lodge offers high altitude game viewing, including animals that are rarely encountered elsewhere: Giant forest hog, Bush Pig, Tree Hyrax, Large Spotted Genet, and the elusive Bongo Antelope.
Wildlife can be observed from different levels – and from outside where you can see, hear and smell everything and inside where you can sit with a cup of tea and stay warm and cozy.
You can put in a request to be awakened during the night if your favorite animals show up. A herd of Elephants might be just feet away and if you are lucky, a Leopard or large male Lion might put in an appearance.
Overnight at the Ark or Treetops Lodge or the Serena Mountain Lodge
Main destination: Aberdare National Park
Accommodation: Ark Lodge or Treetops Hotel or Similar
Meals & drinks: Lunch and dinner included Drinking water (Other drinks not included
This morning we depart Aberdare National Park or Mount Kenya National Park by road and proceed to Nairobi arriving by noon. Have an African meal for lunch, The rest of the day is at leisure for last minute assisted shopping and sightseeing then transferred to the airport for your international flight back home.
Note if you have a late evening flight dinner can be organized at carnivore restaurant at an extra cost.
Main destination: Nairobi
Accommodation: N/A
Meals & drinks: Breakfast and Lunch included Drinking water (Other drinks not included
