History: Established in May 1950 to protect the slopes and moorland of the Aberdare Mountains. Location: Aberdare is 160km from Nairobi in Central Kenya.
Size: The park covers an area of 767 Km2
Geography/Habitats: The park occupies the elevated areas of the Aberdare Mountain ranges covering an altitude of 1829M to 4001M above sea level hosting the spectacular peaks of Kinangop (3906m/12814 feet) and Ol Donyo Lesatima (3999m/13123 feet).
The topography of the Aberdares is diverse with rugged terrain, deep ravines and many clear streams and waterfalls, v-shaped valleys at higher altitudes and moorland, bamboo forests and rainforests at lower atlitudes. There are red volcanic soils that are rich in organic matter.
Animals: Large population of black rhinos, an endangered species There are also lions, leopards, baboons, balck and white colobus monkeys and over 250 bird species.
Of interest: Game drives, camping, hiking, bird watching, trout fishing and horse riding at designated areas.
