Description

A 3-day safari visiting Aberdares National Park and Mt Kenya. It is a 3 hours’ drive from Nairobi. Open moorlands and dense forests characterize the vast park coupled with a deep lush of clean crisp air perfect for a break away from life in search of relaxation, peace and tranquility. The mountainous scenery is one of the highlights of a visit to this wonderland. The park is renowned for its torrential waterfalls, Karuru water falls, Gura waterfalls and Magura water falls plunging from cloud-shrouded heights to spray-filled ravines. Other unique attractions include; the dragon teeth, which is a volcanic, rock formation assuming the rugged look of a set of teeth sitting on a jaw. They are located in the northern moorlands part of the park, south of the equator. The park boasts of rare wildlife species including–Black rhino, Black Leopard and the Eastern Bongo (a huge forest Antelope). Elephants, buffalos, giraffes, blue and colobus monkey, leopard, lion, warthog, giant forest hog among many others are also found in the park. Mt Kenya is an ancient extinct volcano. With its rugged glacier-clad summits and forested middle slopes, this mountain is one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa. Three major peaks dot the mountainous scenes. These are; Batian (5,199m) & Nelion (5,188m). The two are mainly for visitors interested in technical climbing activities. The third peak is Point Lenana (4,984m). The park also boasts of wildlife such as buffalo, elephants, black and white colobus and Sykes monkeys, rock and tree hyrax, white tailed mongoose, mole rat, and many more. Over 130 bird species have been recorded in the park. You can enjoy game viewing, mountain climbing, and camping, picnicking, bird watching, scenery and nature photography. You will be staying at the Ark Lodge/Treetops Lodge. The Ark Lodge is set in the heart of the Aberdare National Park. The Ark overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick, which attracts a host of awesome wildlife. Resembling and named after Noah’s Ark, The Ark comprises of three decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide a superb location for wildlife to be seen. / Treetops Lodge is located in the Aberdare National Park. It is famous as the place where Queen Elizabeth II visited as a princess and left as queen. Treetops Lodge lies in the path of an ancient Elephant migratory route between the Aberdare Ranges and Mt Kenya National park, and is strategically sited right in front of a natural watering hole and salt lick, making it the perfect place to view game. It is the perfect fusion of nature and comfort sporting a rustic look that fits right into the Aberdares.

Price : $800