​Best Time To Visit – Aberdare NP

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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Aberdare National Park is best during the drier months (from June to September and again from December to February). This is particularly so for hikers who want to explore the park extensively. Otherwise, Aberdare offers good wildlife viewing throughout the year, especially since it’s possible to see plenty of wildlife from the tree hotels. For everywhere else in the park, heavy rain can be a hindrance, especially in April, May and October.


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Best Time June to September and December to February (Driest months)
High Season June to October and December to March (Hotels get very busy)
Low Season April and May (Some roads might be in bad condition and rain can interfere with your trip)
Best Weather June to September and December to February (Less rain)
Worst Weather April, May and October (Peaks of the long and short rains)

June to September –Dry Season

  • Days are mostly sunny and there is less rain
  • Animals gather more often around the waterholes in front of the tree hotels
  • Roads are less slippery and driving around the park is easier
  • This is the best time for hiking and exploring the moorland zone at higher altitude
  • Hotels get very crowded
  • Elephant and some antelope move to higher altitudes away from tourist areas

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October to May –Wet Season

  • Hotels are less busy, making wildlife viewing from hotel balconies very special
  • Low-season rates apply in April and May
  • Bird watching is excellent and migratory birds are present
  • Visibility can be low in misty, rainy conditions
  • Rain can interfere with game drives and hiking
  • Roads get very slippery and muddy

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