5 Simple Tricks for a Fun and Memorable Stay at Aberdare

Located in Central Kenya, Aberdare National Park is one of the most memorable destination in Kenya owing to its wildlife and scenic views.If you are interested in creating unforgettable memories at Aberdares, there are simple hacks & tricks that may help you have memorable experience during your stay.This is from the game drives, scenic views, waterfalls, birds watching, picnics among many others.

1. Choose the Best Time to Visit Aberdares

Timing is everything when visiting Aberdare National Park.The park is within the tropical climate region and experiences 2 rainy seasons, March to May and October to December.

The best time to visit the park is during dry seasons as the animals mostly gathers around water pans when they go to drink, thus easier spots view.Also, during the dry season the insects are few thus you dont have to be carrying mosquito repellants for the annoying mosquitoes.

For that reason, i recommend you to do your Aberdares safari during the dry season.In this guide, i have compiled best seasons as follows.

Best time to Visit Aberdares: During the dry seasons of June to September & December to February.

High Seasons: June to October & December to February.

Low Season: April to May.( Some roads may be bad and weather may interfere with your safari)

Season with Best weather is between June & September & December & February while worst weather is between April, May & October.

2. Stay at Right Lodge for Full Experience

Choosing the right accommodation is one of the best ways to which one can enjoy full experience of the Aberdares.Some lodges may have lifetime experience such as viewing wild animals from the comfort of your rooms.

For instance, when you book with The Ark or Treetops, you will have experience of seeing wild animals gather around water holes at night.

Those lodges also offers morning & evening game drives, which are crucial for spotting elusive wildlife like leopard and rhino.

3. Plan Full-Day Game Drives

The Aberdares National Park is known for its diverse wildlife and beautiful sceneries.The best way to explore is to get full game drives organised by your local guide or the lodge.

While having a morning and evening game drives can be considered to be popular, a full-day safari gives you the opportunity to explore even the most remote places inside the park, thus more wildlife, stunning views and better experience.

You can have packed meals to enjoy during your full day game drives.

The Aberdares parks hosts wide range of wildlife that includes Cape Buffalo, the African Elephant, the African Wild Dog, the Leopard, the Side-Striped Jackal, the Giant Forest Hog, the Eland, Duiker, Suni, Reedbuck, Bushbuck and Waterbuck, the Baboon, Black and White Colobus Monkey, Sykes Monkey.

In addition, the place is known for birdwatching with over 290 species available for sightings.Some of these rare species includes Mountain Buzzard, the Sunbird, Jackson’s Francolin, the Goshawks, Ayre’s Hawk Eagles, Plover, the endangered Aberdare Cisticola, the African Fish Eagle and more.

4.Go for the Nature Walk at Aberdares

While exploring wildlife through game drives may be the best way to experience Aberdares, dont forget to enjoy exploring Aberdares on foot.Several lodges in Aberdares offers guided nature walks which offers up and close experience with flora and fauna.

With the guided nature walks, you may have ultimate experience of witnessing even smaller animals such as birds, insects which you may miss while on vehicle.

5.Explore Keraita waterfalls & cave

The Keraita water falls is located at the South of Aberdare range and features lots of amazing natural features.With Carbacic Trail, it will lead you to Karaita water falls on Gatamaiyu river.

Elephants normally enjoy visiting the pool to relax and drink water.Also, you can enjoy bamboo walks while having glimpes of skies and Colombus monkeys.