National Park Aberdare national landmark, Kenya, located 150 km from the capital Nairobi. At the time of opening the area of the reserve was more than 58 - sq km at the beginning of 2017 – 770 sq. km. Thus, the Park is located in three of the biggest in Kenya. Included in 1000 best places in the world by our website.
Tourists are attracted by the harmony of nature and the animal world. Lovely humid climate contributes to a pleasant pastime and interesting Safari. The mountainous terrain is planted with vegetation. However, there is a small drawback due to the fact that the Park is located at an altitude of 3 km above sea level, the oxygen content, depending on the weather, here are very scarce. The best period to travel is the months of January and February, and June and October. This period is not only comfortable, but also quite sufficient oxygen.
Nature reserve
Aberdare Park is fascinating for its natural beauty. Here spectacular waterfalls, thick forests shrouded in mist, bright green. Interestingly, in this area are growing not only Equatorial but of the Alpine plants - to replace the thick forests come bamboo forests, and mountains covered with Lobelia and groundsel.
No less varied is the fauna of the reserve. The forests are full of lions, leopards, rhinos, buffaloes and elephants. Also here a large number of species of antelope, have a chance to meet warthogs, wild boars, goats and monkeys colobus. Despite the fact that forests occupy most of the territory and, therefore, tourists can not only go on them in Safari, but go unnoticed for the animals, it is recommended to move only accompanied by an experienced guide and armed guard.
To get to Aberdare Park on the road from the capital Nairobi. Also, many travel companies offer take advantage of the local airlines – the Park has several airstrips.