Aberdare National Park

　　Aberdare National Park is a national park in Kenya, an eastern African country. It is located in the central part of the country, about 100 kilometers from Nairobi, covering an area of 766 square kilometers, with elevations ranging from 2,100 to 4,300 meters. It was established in May 1950. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including lions, leopards, African elephants, African wild dogs, bushbucks, waterbucks, African buffaloes, suni, duikers, olive baboons, colobus monkeys, bongos, elands, and black rhinos.

　　As an isolated volcanic mountain range, the Aberdares serve as a natural barrier to the east of the Great Rift Valley. The soil, derived from volcanic ash, is red and rich in organic matter. The terrain is diverse, with forest-covered eastern and western slopes divided by deep valleys, and numerous streams and waterfalls. The unique vegetation, rugged landscape, and the combination of streams and waterfalls create the unparalleled natural beauty of Aberdare National Park.

　　Within Aberdare National Park is also the world-famous Treetops Hotel, renowned for hosting visits by British royalty. Many heads of state and celebrities have traveled here to stay. At nightfall, a variety of wild animals come to the waterholes near the lodge to drink, bathe, graze, hunt, or stroll leisurely through the grass, or chase each other in bursts of energy. You can sit on the large balcony of the lodge, enjoy tea or fine wine, and observe the diverse and fascinating behaviors of wildlife in their natural habitat.

　　Aberdare National Park Reason to visit: Home to the world’s most famous treehouse lodge Continent: Africa Country: Kenya Province/Region: Central Province