​User Reviews – Aberdare NP

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Barbara And Doug   –  
United States US
Visited: October 2019 Reviewed: Jan 1, 2020

Email Barbara And Doug  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Barbara And Doug and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
2/5

“Birding” tour in The Ark Lodge in Aberdare consisted of filling a bird feeder with fresh seeds - that was all. Also didn’t like the atmosphere.

Clare   –  
United States US
Visited: August 2022 Reviewed: Sep 16, 2022

Email Clare  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Clare and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

We didn't see quite as much wildlife in the Aberdare but had a great time! Definitely need a car with high clearance - the roads are rough but do-able & make for a fun adventure with the right people.

Ray   –  
Philippines PH
Visited: July 2018 Reviewed: Dec 31, 2018

Email Ray  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of Ray and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

Mainly for the night lodges, Ark & Treetops. Have camped up there one night thinking I do some hiking, but soon returned once I saw a buffalo.

aaroy   –  
Kenya KE
Visited: May 2015 Reviewed: May 6, 2015

20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

The review below is the personal opinion of aaroy and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

Wildlife less visible than in most other parks, because of the thick vegetation. However, when you do see animals, they are usually quite close.

Ian Macfadyen   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: September 2010 Reviewed: Apr 30, 2012

50-65 years of age

The review below is the personal opinion of Ian Macfadyen and not that of SafariBookings.
Overall rating
3/5

Not quite the Africa one expects! More like North Wales! Some areas were astoundingly beautiful - scores highly on scenic value. Elephants very shy and retiring compared with those we're used to seeing at Amboseli and Masai Mara.

Ko, Jongsun   –  
South Korea KR
Visited: August 2023 Reviewed: Aug 17, 2023

Email Ko, Jongsun  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Few animals

Yu Luduo   –  
China CN
Visited: August 2019 Reviewed: Sep 6, 2019

Email Yu Luduo  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

I saw many elephants nearby the lack,the design of The Ark is so nice that creating a warm atmosphere.A little civet came at night on the
stairs.

Tim   –  
Netherlands NL
Visited: September 2018 Reviewed: Oct 9, 2018

Email Tim  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

Absolute stunning scenery, most beautiful park I visited based on the landscape. Not touristy at all. We even spotted a few animals and got quite close with an elephant, but wildlife seemed somewhat rare.

docking a point based on that (although not important) as well as the fact that it is quite difficult to reach and traverse at some points.

Migara Wijesinghe   –  
Sri Lanka LK
Visited: July 2016 Reviewed: Aug 15, 2016

Email Migara Wijesinghe  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Overall rating
4/5

Aberdare was quite a chilled out experience. We stayed down at the Ark and that is a really nice place to stay at. Was lucky enough to see 2 leopards during our short one night stay and the experience down at the salt lick was amazing.

NSStone   –  
Australia AU
Visited: January 2016 Reviewed: Apr 3, 2016

Email NSStone  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Overall rating
4/5

A beautiful area but harder to spot some wildlife as the jungle is dense

Average User Rating

  • 4.3/5
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  • Scenery
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  • Birding

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