Karuru Falls – Kenya’s Tallest Waterfall

✔️ 3-tier waterfall plunging 273 meters – Kenya’s tallest!
✔️ Located deep in the forest – Best explored on a guided trek.
✔️ Nearby Gura Falls & Chania Falls offer more scenic spots.

The Ark & Treetops Lodges – Night Game Viewing

✔️ Luxury lodges overlooking waterholes, perfect for spotting rhinos, elephants & leopards.
✔️ Animals come to drink at night, offering a thrilling safari experience from your balcony!
✔️ Treetops Lodge is famous for hosting Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.

Chania Falls & Magura Falls

✔️ Easily accessible waterfalls near the park entrance.
✔️ Perfect for photography & picnics.

Moorland & Bamboo Forests – Scenic Hiking & Wildlife Watching

✔️ Explore lush high-altitude forests full of wildlife.
✔️ Spot rare species like bongo antelope & giant forest hogs.
✔️ Great for guided walking safaris & birdwatching.

Black Rhinos, Elephants, Giant Forest Hogs, Leopards, Bongo Antelopes (Rare), Colobus & Sykes Monkeys

Birdwatching Highlights:
✔️ Over 250 bird species, including Jackson’s Francolin, Sunbirds & African Fish Eagles.

June – October (Dry Season): Best for game drives & hiking.

November – May (Wet Season): Waterfalls are more spectacular, but roads may be muddy.

Luxury: The Ark Lodge, Treetops Lodge

Mid-Range: Aberdare Country Club, Rhino Watch Lodge

Budget: Public Campsites & Self-Catering Bandas

By Road:

From Nairobi: ~3-hour drive (160 km) via Nyeri or Naivasha.
Closest Towns: Nyeri & Nyahururu (both have accommodations).

✈️ By Air:

Fly to Nanyuki or Nyeri Airstrips, then drive to the park.