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Waterfalls, caves and untouched trails in Kenya's highlands
The Aberdares are one of Kenya's least visited parks and that's exactly the point. Dense highland forest, ancient caves and some of Kenya's most impressive waterfalls - all at around 3,000 metres, cool air and no crowds.
Over two days you'll walk to Chania Falls, explore Queen's Cave and make it to Karuru Falls - one of Kenya's highest. Wildlife in the Aberdares is less habituated than in the big parks - buffaloes, elephants and mountain reedbuck are all here, and encounters feel genuinely wild when they happen. Nights at Reedbuck Campsite mean freshly cooked dinners, a campfire and highland skies with no light pollution for miles. Subject to weather and park regulations, there's also a chance to swim at Gura Falls.
Optional extras include trout fishing at Karuru (extra fee) and a hike up Mt Satima at 4,001 metres - get in touch and we'll plan it with you.
Bring warm layers. It gets cold up here.
What's Included
Lunch
Meeting and pickup
We will pick-up travelers directly at their accommodation. A phone number will be shared before the trip so travelers can connect with the driver. There is space for luggage on the transport vehicle.
Itinerary
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Drive from Nairobi through tea and coffee plantations as the road climbs into the highlands. You enter the park through Ark Gate and head towards Chania Falls, keeping an eye out for wildlife along the way - buffaloes grazing in clearings, warthogs on the trail, the occasional elephant in the trees. Birdwatchers should watch for the grey crowned crane and other highland species you won't find in the lowland parks.
3 hours • Admission ticket included -
2
At Chania Falls, the trail takes you through thick vegetation to where the water drops over the rocks. It's a good lunch spot - quiet, green and away from everything.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
3
After lunch, your guide takes you to Queen's Cave, an ancient site with real local history attached to it. The stories connected to this place are worth hearing.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
4
Late afternoon drive to Reedbuck Campsite. Freshly cooked dinner as it gets dark then an early night listening to the forest - owls, hyraxes and whatever else is moving through the trees.
12 hours • Admission ticket included -
5
Breakfast at camp with birdsong and cool mountain air. Explore the diverse landscapes of the park on a short drive to Karuru Falls. Keep your eyes peeled for elephants, buffaloes and a variety of antelope species like elands, kudus, and waterbucks.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
6
Drive to Karuru Falls, one of Kenya's highest waterfalls. The volume of water coming off those rocks is impressive and the mist creates rainbows in the right light. Trout fishing is possible here for anyone who wants to spend time by the water (extra fee).
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
7
Subject to weather conditions and park regulations, there's also the option to swim at Gura Falls - one of those spots that feels genuinely off the map.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Unveiling Aberdare's Treasures
Wildlife & Waterfalls
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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