Aberdares Safari and Mt Kenya.

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The Aberdares and Mount Kenya regions offer a unique blend of wildlife, landscapes, and cultural experiences. These areas are part of central Kenya’s highlands and are known for their rich biodiversity, stunning scenery, and adventure opportunities.

Aberdares Safari

Location: The Aberdare Range is a mountain range in central Kenya, located north of Nairobi. It is part of the Aberdare National Park.
Wildlife: The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including elephants, buffaloes, leopards, hyenas, and the rare bongo antelope. The dense forests and high-altitude moorlands provide a perfect habitat for these animals.
Activities: Visitors can engage in game drives, bird watching, nature walks, and fishing. The park is also known for its scenic waterfalls, such as the Karuru and Gura Falls.
Lodging: Unique treehouse-style lodges like The Ark and Treetops offer an immersive experience, allowing visitors to observe wildlife at close quarters.

Mount Kenya

Location: Mount Kenya is the highest mountain in Kenya and the second-highest in Africa, located about 150 km northeast of Nairobi.
Landscape: The mountain has three main peaks—Batian, Nelion, and Point Lenana. The lower slopes are covered in bamboo, while higher up, the landscape features afro-alpine moorlands and glaciers.
Climbing: Mount Kenya is a popular destination for climbers, offering various routes to the summit. Point Lenana is the most accessible peak for trekkers, while Batian and Nelion require technical climbing skills.
Wildlife and Flora: The area around Mount Kenya is rich in wildlife, including elephants, black rhinos, and various primates. The mountain is also home to unique plant species like the giant lobelia and the Dendrosenecio.
Conservation: Mount Kenya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its surrounding national park is an important conservation area for both wildlife and water resources.

Combined Experience

Visitors often combine a safari in the Aberdares with a trek on Mount Kenya for a comprehensive experience of Kenya’s central highlands. This combination offers both the thrill of wildlife encounters and the challenge of mountain climbing.
Cultural Experiences: The regions are also rich in cultural heritage, with opportunities to visit local communities and learn about their traditions and way of life.

Overview:

This 3days tour starts from Nairobi to Aberdares National Park well known for its black Rhino and huge forest antelopes in Africa known as the eastern bongo. Enjoy the cool savannahs as you relax at the Aberdares. Climb Mount Kenya to spot some of the mountain wildlife and bird life.

Tour Highlights:

Day 1: Afternoon game drive at Aberdares National Park

Day 2: Mount Kenya nature walk/mountain climbing/bird watching.

Day 3: Mount Kenya back to Nairobi.

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Tour Plan

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DAY 1: NAIROBI TO ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK.

Pick up from the Hotel or Airport and depart for a 3-hour drive to Aberdares National Park driving through the beautiful Kenyan Highlands, past pineapple and coffee plantations. Arrive at the lodge just in time for lunch and later proceed for an afternoon game drive in search of the Black Rhino, Black Leopard, Elephants, Buffalos, Giraffes, Blue Colobus Monkey, Leopard, Lion, Eastern Bongo (a huge forest Antelope), and Warthog. Enjoy the mountainous scenery region which is much cooler than the savannahs and offers a completely different feel. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the lodge.

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DAY 2: ABERDARES NATIONAL PARK TO MT KENYA.

After breakfast, check out from your accommodation with packed lunch boxes and drive to Mt Kenya for a day full of adventure. You can opt for mountain climbing, bird watching, and scenery and nature photography. As you move up the mountain you may also spot different wildlife such as buffalo, elephants, black and white colobus and Sykes monkeys, rock and tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose and mole rat. Enjoy your picnic lunch in the mountains as you enjoy the beautiful scenery before driving back to the accommodation later in the evening for dinner and overnight.

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DAY 3: MT KENYA TO NAIROBI.

Enjoy breakfast, check out from your lodge and drive back to Nairobi. Upon arrival, you will have a late lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant before proceeding to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your outbound flight.