3 Days / 2 Nights Aberdare National Park Safari
Discover the mystical Aberdare ranges — home to scenic waterfalls, lush rainforests, and unique wildlife including the rare bongo antelope and black rhino. Perfect for a short and refreshing mountain getaway.
Duration
3 Days / 2 Nights
Destinations
Nairobi → Aberdare National Park → Nairobi
Highlights
Mountain Forests • Waterfalls • Bongo Antelope • The Ark Lodge Experience
🗺️ Detailed Itinerary
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Aberdare National Park. Enjoy a scenic drive through central Kenya’s tea and coffee plantations. Arrive at the Aberdare Country Club for lunch and later transfer to The Ark Lodge, set deep in the forest overlooking a floodlit waterhole and salt lick.
Main Destination: Aberdare National Park
Overnight: The Ark Lodge (Mid-range)
Meal Plan: Lunch & Dinner
Spend the day exploring Aberdare’s diverse ecosystem. Enjoy a morning game drive where you might spot elephants, leopards, buffaloes, and bushbucks. Visit the breathtaking Karuru Falls and enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to your lodge.
Main Destination: Aberdare National Park
Overnight: The Ark Lodge
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, check out and enjoy a relaxed drive back to Nairobi, with scenic stops along the way. Arrive in the early afternoon. End of your Aberdare adventure.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Cost Includes
- Accommodation on full-board basis
- Transport in a safari van or Land Cruiser
- Park entry fees
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled water during safaris
Cost Excludes
- International & local flights
- Visa and travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, drinks, etc.)
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional nature walks or excursions