Mountain ranges and peaks soar to around 14,000 ft., giving way to deep V-shaped valleys with streams and rivers cascading over into spectacular waterfalls – this area is a must for landscape lovers. From its vital catchments area the Aberdare Rainforest feeds the entire local and Nairobi water supply. Above the forest is a belt of bamboo, a favorite haunt of the Bongo, a rare and elusive forest antelope. At 10,000 ft. the bamboo gives way to moorland, home to eland, spotted and melanistic serval cats. Other features are the giant alpine varieties of lobelia, groundsel and heather. Ideal for walking, picnics, camping and trout fishing in the rivers, the moorlands are reminiscent of the European highlands.

Game viewing is rewarding: lion, leopard, baboon, Black & White Colobus and Sykes monkeys are abundant. Rare sightings have also been made of the Golden Cat. Bird viewing is incredible with over 250 species recorded including Jackson’s francolin, sparrow hawk, African goshawk, eagles, sunbirds and plovers.