6-Day Mount Kenya to Aberdare Trails

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Arrival in Nairobi

Upon arrival at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed and promptly transferred to your comfortable hotel for check-in. Take time to relax and unwind after your journey, or venture out for a leisurely walk nearby to soak in the first wonderful sights and sounds of Nairobi.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

Fairmont The Norfolk

• Luxury hotel located in Nairobi (City)

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Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Nairobi to Mount Kenya

Depart Nairobi and drive north toward the Mount Kenya region. Arrive at your lodge near the forested slopes of the mountain by midday. Enjoy lunch with mountain views, followed by a relaxed afternoon nature walk along forest trails, waterfalls, or nearby farmlands. The area is rich in birdlife and views of the glacier-capped peak (on clear days) are stunning.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club

• Luxury resort located in Nanyuki (Town)

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Explore Mount Kenya

Spend the day exploring the foothills of Mount Kenya. Guided forest walks will introduce you to indigenous flora and fauna, colobus monkeys, waterfalls, and traditional Kikuyu farming practices. You may also visit the Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy (home to endangered species rehab) or opt for light trekking around the lower slopes of the mountain.

Main Destination:

Mount Kenya

Accommodation:

Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club

• Luxury resort located in Nanyuki (Town)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Mount Kenya to Aberdare

After breakfast, travel west into the Aberdare Range. Upon arrival at Aberdare National Park, enjoy a short game drive before checking in at your treetop lodge or forest retreat. The rest of the day is spent watching wildlife from the viewing decks: elephants, forest hogs, and buffalos gather at the waterholes below.

Main Destination:

Aberdare National Park

Best Time To Visit June to September and December to February (Driest months)

High Season June to October and December to March

Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Aberdare NP

ElephantCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

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GiraffeNone

White RhinoNone

LionNone

CheetahNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Aberdare Country Club

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Aberdare NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Forest Game Drives and Moorland Mystique

Enjoy a full day in Aberdare National Park, which offers dramatic forest landscapes, waterfalls (like Karuru Falls), and high-altitude moorlands. Go on morning and afternoon game drives to spot leopards, giant forest hogs, bushbucks, and elusive bongo antelopes. The scenery is hauntingly beautiful, and the cooler air is refreshing after days in the plains.

Main Destination:

Aberdare Range (Mountain Range)

Accommodation:

Aberdare Country Club

• Mid-range lodge located just outside Aberdare NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Return to Nairobi

After a relaxed breakfast and possibly a short nature walk, begin your journey back to Nairobi. En route, pass through tea and coffee farms, with optional stops at a local factory for a tasting session. Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon and transfer to your hotel or the international airport for departure.

Main Destination:

Nairobi (City)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinks not included

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.