Aberdares National Park

The Aberdare National Park comprises an area of 590 sq. kms. This includes the moorlands and part of the forest of the Aberdare Mountains. The mountains are part of the central highlands and rise up to an altitude of approximately 12,900 feet. The slopes are heavily covered with forest and deep ravines through which hidden trout streams flow and waterfalls cascade. Above the forest stretch miles of open moorlands and hills.

Animals commonly seen include elephant and Rhino who frequent water holes and salt licks as well as the Giant Forest Hog, Colobus Monkey and above all Leopard.

Bird life is also abundant and varied, the most conspicuous being the sunbirds.