Kenya Safari Tour Packages for Holidays and Adventure
Trade open plains for highland forest, moorland and waterfalls on a private Aberdare journey.
Exclusive road vehicle and guide · Written itinerary
A place with its own character
Aberdare National Park adds a cool highland chapter to a Kenya itinerary. Forest drives, changing mountain weather and waterfall scenery offer a contrast to the Mara and the Rift Valley lakes.
An overnight visit gives a short introduction. Two nights allow more room for scenery and forest exploring, with longer routes linking Mount Kenya or Ol Pejeta.
Start with a route
The safari collection includes dedicated destination stays and multi-park Kenya journeys. Each trip page sets out the daily route, overnight stops and included experiences.
Nairobi · Aberdare · Nairobi
Two days explore the Aberdare highlands through an afternoon waterfall game drive, an overnight waterhole-viewing experience and a final morning forest and highland drive before returning to Nairobi.
Nairobi · Aberdare · Mount Kenya · Ol Pejeta · Nairobi
Five days exploring the Aberdares, Mount Kenya’s highland forest and Ol Pejeta. Two Aberdare nights are followed by one Mount Kenya-region night and one Ol Pejeta night, with a waterfall circuit, included guided forest walk and both Ol…
Nairobi · Aberdare · Lake Naivasha · Nairobi
This four-day private road safari spends two nights in the Aberdares and one at Lake Naivasha. Forest and moorland game drives, waterfalls and waterhole observation form the highland programme. The Naivasha stay includes a boat ride and Crescent…
Nairobi · Aberdare · Mount Kenya · Nairobi
This 3-day Aberdare and Mount Kenya safari explores one of Kenya's most atmospheric and rarely visited highland ecosystems, searching for rare forest wildlife including the mountain bongo and black leopard among ancient montane forest, dramatic waterfalls, and unique…
Nairobi · Aberdare · Ol Pejeta · Mount Kenya · Nairobi
This four-day highland safari combines an Aberdare forest visit and lodge waterhole viewing with two nights at Ol Pejeta. The conservancy programme includes the northern white rhino visit, Sweetwaters Chimpanzee Sanctuary and game drives before the final road…
Nairobi · Aberdare · Lake Nakuru · Maasai Mara · Nairobi
A five-day private circuit from Aberdare’s waterhole viewing through Lake Nakuru to the Maasai Mara, with game drives in the lake and savannah habitats before returning to Nairobi.
Nairobi · Samburu · Aberdare · Maasai Mara · Nairobi
Six days travel from Nairobi to Samburu, the Aberdare highlands and the Maasai Mara. Two Samburu nights are followed by one Aberdare waterhole-viewing night and two Mara nights, combining game drives with wildlife observation from the lodge's designated…
Private road safaris use an exclusive vehicle and guide. The itinerary and quotation specify accommodation, park entries, transfers and selected activities.
Add a night, change the route or tell us what matters most. Use these itineraries as a starting point for a private trip.
Look a little closer
Each destination has its own landscapes, wildlife habitats and activities. Private guiding follows the booked itinerary and the permitted routes.
Look for wildlife through dense vegetation and listen for birds. Forest viewing takes patience and differs from a savannah game drive.
Aberdare waterfall circuits link highland scenery with designated viewpoints. Park conditions and authorised access determine the route.
Open moorland and misty forest create changing photographic conditions. Pack warm layers and a rain shell even on a wider warm-weather safari.
Rare bongo or black leopard sightings are not a sensible booking promise. Choose Aberdare for its forest, scenery and the possibility of wildlife.
Choose a base that makes sense
Camp and lodge location determines access to wildlife areas and the length of transfers. The accommodation booking identifies the property, room category and meal plan.
Forest lodges place the emphasis on woodland surroundings and wildlife-viewing areas. The booking identifies the exact property and room.
Lodges outside Aberdare National Park provide highland accommodation with road transfers to the gate. Park entries and travel time are recorded in the itinerary.
KWS lists Fishing Lodge on the Aberdare moorlands. Availability, catering and the suitable vehicle need confirmation for your party.
The safari total covers the items listed in the quotation: accommodation, meals, private transport, guiding, entries, activities and transfers. Rates vary by season, party size and room arrangement.
A little planning goes a long way
An overnight visit gives a short introduction. Two nights allow more room for scenery and forest exploring, with longer routes linking Mount Kenya or Ol Pejeta.
Highland conditions can be cool and wet throughout the year. Road access and visibility matter when planning waterfall and moorland visits.
Entry fees follow the park or conservancy authority, visitor category, age, travel dates and activities. The safari quotation itemises the entries included in the itinerary.
Park road safaris use an exclusive vehicle and guide. Tour minivans and Land Cruiser 4x4s provide the transport options, with the vehicle matched to the itinerary and party.
Destination reference: KWS Aberdare moorland and accommodation information ↗. Planning information reviewed 16 October 2026; current access, rates and availability are confirmed for your dates.
Before you decide
Share your priorities and we can help you choose a realistic route.
Rare wildlife is unpredictable and difficult to see in forest. We do not promise black leopard or bongo sightings; plan around the wider highland experience.
An overnight visit gives a short introduction. Two nights allow more room for scenery and forest exploring, with longer routes linking Mount Kenya or Ol Pejeta.
Yes. The collection includes multi-destination safaris. Each trip page sets out the daily route, overnight stops and transfers.
Your park road safari uses an exclusive vehicle and guide for your own party. Accommodation and separately booked activities can have shared facilities; specialist arrangements are confirmed in the quote.
Send dates, adults, children’s ages, preferred accommodation, vehicle choice and any activities that matter to you. Mention Aberdare and your available travel days.
From real travellers
Guest feedback about travelling with Rustic Nature Tours. Individual experiences and sightings vary.
Kelvin is a wonderful guide knowing so much about the national parks and all animals! We really enjoyed time we spent together in Amboseli National Park! He is really experiencedKelvin is a wonderful guide knowing so much about the national parks and all animals! We really enjoyed time we spent together in Amboseli National Park! He is really experienced and passionate.…
Thanks to Douglas for an amazing tour. We choose the 4 wheel jeep and it was worth it as roads were very bumpy. Our day was very well organized and we enjoyed every moment. WeThanks to Douglas for an amazing tour. We choose the 4 wheel jeep and it was worth it as roads were very bumpy. Our day was very well organized and we enjoyed every moment. We saw plenty of wildlife and learnt alot. Asante Sana…
We had a wonderful time with Kelvin guiding us around the Masai Mara Reserve! Kelvin was a wealth of information about the wildlife. We were able to see so many animals up close.We had a wonderful time with Kelvin guiding us around the Masai Mara Reserve! Kelvin was a wealth of information about the wildlife. We were able to see so many animals up close. In addition to seeing all the big 5, he pointed out beautiful birds and all kinds of other wildlife. Going before the high season felt like a big win. We didn’t see the wildebeest migration, but we also didn’t have to battle crowds and it felt like we had the park to ourselves. The lodge he booked for us was amazing, and he made our pickup and drop off a seamless experience…
Faith was a knowledgeable and personable guide. We really enjoyed our time with her and appreciated how educational and fun she was. 10/10 recommend!!
Rustic Tours was 5 Stars through and through. Everyone was professional and timely, from hotel pickup, to flight, to safari, and return. Douglas, Faith, and everyone else wereRustic Tours was 5 Stars through and through. Everyone was professional and timely, from hotel pickup, to flight, to safari, and return. Douglas, Faith, and everyone else were great. We saw lions immediately after landing in Masai Mara, then proceeded to see most of the Big 5 and TONS of other animals, despite it being low season. Lodging accommodations were comfortable with good food and good service.…
Kelvin was fantastic. Could t have asked for a better guide. Had an all around great time!
Highly recommend Kelvin of Rustic Nature Tours. We saw his great reviews on Facebook. We wanted to be in a small group and to visit the elephants orphanage and giraffe santiary inHighly recommend Kelvin of Rustic Nature Tours. We saw his great reviews on Facebook. We wanted to be in a small group and to visit the elephants orphanage and giraffe santiary in Nairobi. Kevin delivered all this and took us to a wonderful community project making beautiful beads. We highly recommend Kelvin and his professionalism.…
We enjoyed the visit very much and our guide was kind and expert. He arrived punctually and drives very well.
Found Rustic tours via a recommendation on Facebook as I needed a Nairobi layover tour guide. Contacted Kelvin and we agreed quickly on what to do and see.He picked us up onFound Rustic tours via a recommendation on Facebook as I needed a Nairobi layover tour guide. Contacted Kelvin and we agreed quickly on what to do and see.He picked us up on airport in the morning in his crazy safari car and we saw downtown, giraffes and we did the Nairobi safari.Got to day that I laughed a lot with Kelvin as he is a great person! He did everything he could so we could see as much as possible in our short time window.See you again my friend!…
Amazing experience. Surreal feeding and interacting with the giraffes. The elephant orphanage was breathtaking Our guide Kelvin was very knowledgeable. Would definitelyAmazing experience. Surreal feeding and interacting with the giraffes. The elephant orphanage was breathtaking Our guide Kelvin was very knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend…
What a fantastic day tour to Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, and a surprise garden lunch. Our guide, Calvin, a top notch birder and guide paced the dayWhat a fantastic day tour to Nairobi National Park, Sheldrick’s Elephant Orphanage, and a surprise garden lunch. Our guide, Calvin, a top notch birder and guide paced the day perfectly and provided us with an excellent experience! We have travelled to Kenya multiple times, but our private tour with Rustic Nature Tours and Calvin in particular ranks as a highlight among our experiences.…
Kelvin was great. Very knowledgeable about all the animals. Good driver. Highly recommend Utamandani courtyard restaurant for lunch. Went in May so park wasn't too full. GrassesKelvin was great. Very knowledgeable about all the animals. Good driver. Highly recommend Utamandani courtyard restaurant for lunch. Went in May so park wasn't too full. Grasses were high though because of rainy season limiting view of some animals. Great for a half day excursion when in nairobi. Not the same as going for an overnight on serngheti though…
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Tell us when you want to travel, who is coming and what you would love to experience. We’ll help shape the route and confirm a written quote.
Plan my Aberdare trip ↗Mention Aberdare, dates, adults and children’s ages, nights, accommodation and preferred vehicle in your enquiry.