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Aberdare National Park



 

How to get there


By Car

Approaching map
  • The Park is 180 km north of Nairobi. Take the A2 out of Nairobi, toward Thika, to Nyeri. From Nyeri take the Nyahururu road and follow signs to the gate of your choice. Treetops gate is the most commonly used entry point.

Entry Gates

  • There are eight entry gates:
    • Ark
    • Treetops
    • Ruhuruini
    • Kiandongoro
    • Mutubio
    • Wanderi's
    • Rhino
    • Shamata

Please note: Rhino and Shamata gates require prior consultation with the Warden or KWS headquarters before entry.


By Plane

Airstrips:

  • Two airstrips serve the Park: one by the KWS at Mweiga and another in Nyeri which is 12 km from the Mweiga Headquarters.