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AberdareNational Park
A misty mountain range in central Kenya covered in bamboo forest and moorland. The Aberdares are famous for their tree hotels — lodges built overlooking waterholes where elephants,…
Best Time to VisitJanuary to March (warmest and driest); avoid April-June heavy rains
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Overview
Aberdare National Park
A misty mountain range in central Kenya covered in bamboo forest and moorland. The Aberdares are famous for their tree hotels — lodges built overlooking waterholes where elephants, buffalo, and rare bongo antelope come to drink at night.
Park Highlights
01Tree hotels (The Ark, Treetops) — watch wildlife come to you
02Rare bongo antelope — one of Kenya's most elusive animals
03Karuru Falls — one of the highest waterfalls in Africa
04Princess Elizabeth became Queen at Treetops in 1952
05Pristine bamboo and hagenia forest
06Excellent trout fishing streams
Best Time to Visit
January to March (warmest and driest); avoid April-June heavy rains
Climate
Cool and wet highland, 5-20°C, frequent rain and mist
Location
KE, Central Kenya
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