2-Day Private Aberdare Safari from Nairobi Overview
This private two-day road safari travels from Nairobi to Aberdare National Park for forest and highland game drives, waterfall viewing stops and one night at the booked treetop waterhole lodge. The return to Nairobi follows the second day’s morning park programme.
The first afternoon combines vehicle-based exploration with accessible waterfall viewing stops before the lodge stay. Evening wildlife observation takes place from the lodge’s designated viewing areas. Day two includes the morning highland game drive and an accessible waterfall viewpoint before checkout. The programme has no separate guided forest walk and does not guarantee a particular waterfall circuit, animal visit or journey time from Nairobi.
The booked accommodation, room arrangement and private vehicle are confirmed in the quotation for your dates and party. The meal schedule follows the daily itinerary; different accommodation and vehicle selections are not assumed to have the same price.
Afternoon forest and waterfall game-drive programme
One treetop waterhole-lodge overnight
Morning highland game drive and accessible waterfall stop
Return to Nairobi on day two
Itinerary
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.
Day 01 :
Nairobi to Aberdare National Park
The safari leaves Nairobi in the morning and travels north through the agricultural highlands towards Aberdare National Park. Farms and cultivated hillsides give way to the forested mountain landscape as the journey approaches the park. The afternoon waterfall game drive explores this highland setting, combining forest roads, streams and waterfall viewpoints with opportunities to observe wildlife and birds. The guide introduces the contrast between the Aberdare forest and Kenya’s more open safari landscapes, with viewing from the safari vehicle and the accessible waterfall stops included in the day’s circuit. The party returns to the accommodation before dark. The evening centres on viewing the waterhole surroundings from the lodge’s designated observation areas, where animal visits follow their natural movements.
9 hours
Lunch + Dinner
Day 02 :
Aberdare National Park to Nairobi
The final morning continues the Aberdare experience with a game drive through the park’s forest and highland landscape. The route provides another opportunity to observe the habitats introduced the previous afternoon, including woodland, open highland scenery and the wildlife encountered along the way. A waterfall viewing stop forms part of the morning circuit at an accessible viewpoint, rather than a separate guided nature walk. The guide leads the vehicle-based exploration before the party returns to the accommodation for checkout. The road journey then heads south through the central highlands to Nairobi, completing the two-day visit after the waterfall drives and the overnight waterhole-viewing experience.
7 hours
Breakfast
Cost Details
What's Included
Ground transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle
Nairobi hotel pickup and drop-off
Afternoon waterfall game drive in the Aberdare National Park
Morning highland game drive
Professional English-speaking safari guide
One night at a treetop waterhole lodge full board
All applicable national park entry fees
Drinking water during game drives
What's Not Included
International flights
Kenya electronic travel authorisation (eTA) fees, where applicable
Travel and medical insurance
Aberdare Nature Walks (guided, additional fee)
Tips and gratuities for guide and lodge staff
Alcoholic and premium beverages
Personal expenses such as laundry and souvenirs
Safari Questions
What is the route and how are the nights divided?
One night at the booked Aberdare treetop waterhole lodge. The road safari starts and ends in Nairobi.
Is the road safari private?
Yes. The safari road vehicle and English-speaking guide are reserved for your party. Parks, visitor facilities and accommodation are also used by other visitors; this booking does not provide exclusive use of them.
Which scheduled experiences are included?
The scheduled afternoon waterfall game drive, morning highland game drive, waterhole-lodge overnight, listed meals, private guiding and applicable park entry fees are included.
What happens on the final day?
Day two includes the morning highland game drive and an accessible waterfall viewing stop before checkout and the road return to Nairobi.
Which meals are included?
Lunch and dinner on day one; breakfast on day two. The written booking confirms the selected accommodation and meal arrangements.
Does every lodge have floodlighting or an animal-alert system?
Facilities depend on the property confirmed in the quotation. The included lodge stay provides observation from its designated waterhole areas; a particular lighting or alert system is not promised across all accommodation options. Animal visits follow natural movements.
Are wildlife sightings guaranteed?
No particular animal visit or sighting is guaranteed. The guide follows wildlife encountered along authorised park routes, while lodge waterhole visits depend on animal movements.
How are accommodation, vehicle and travel dates confirmed?
The quotation confirms the camps or lodges, room setup, private vehicle, travel dates, party and applicable price. Accommodation facilities and rates depend on the selected arrangement. Timed onward connections must be agreed against the actual road journey and drop-off arrangements.
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Erica Anderson
What an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us andWhat an amazing tour: we saw an incredible number and variety of animals and got to learn so much from our fantastic guide Kelvin. He was very knowledgable and patient with us and he made our experience unforgettable. Could not have asked for a better introduction to Kenya!…
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Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable,Kelvin met us at the airport, took us to our hotel and then picked us up next morning for a 5 day Safari through the Masai Mara. Brilliant experience! Kelvin is knowledgeable, patient and great fun. Rustic Nature Tours are well organised and quick to respond from my very first enquiry. You won’t be disappointed.…
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Great experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommendGreat experience! Kelvin is an excellent guide and is full of knowledge. He made sure our 3 experiences were to the max. I highly recommend Rustic Nature Tours and I recommend asking for Kelvin as your guide.…
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My husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking atMy husband and I completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
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Rustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someoneRustic Nature Tours were responsive from my very first contact and flexible with what we wanted to do and when. The Safari was excellent and accomodation/food spot on. If someone says they had a better guide than Kelvin, they are making it up! He’s the MAN. We had a blast.…
Fernando Estaragues
It was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was reallyIt was a really good experience, it's totally recommended, the service of the office guys is good, they answer to you everytime and with a lot of enthusiasm.The truck was really good with a lot of personalized service.The guide was the best one, fully recommended our guide, Kelvin Ndolo, he drive through all the safari to let us catch some good pictures, the service is really good with him, he was a nice person with a lot of experience, telling you about everything in Kenya in general, nice time with him, helping, giving advices, experienced man.He is el chingon!!In general we can say that we wouldn't be in a better tour and guide for the first experience in Kenya!…
Nicole S
We had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from ourWe had a wonderful day exploring Nairobi and learning so much about the history of both the city and Kenya. This private tour was great value, offering pick-up directly from our hotel and a comfortable ride to each site.Our driver/guide, Denish, was fantastic! extremely safe, knowledgeable, and always ready to answer any questions we had. Every guide we met at the individual stops was equally kind and full of insights.Highlights of our day included a delicious lunch, visiting local community shops for souvenirs, and especially the museum and Kobe Tough! It was the perfect blend of culture, history, and city highlights. If you have a day in Nairobi, we highly recommend booking this tour!…
Marc-Antoine Ladouceur
I booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted toI booked a four-day trip with Rustic Nature Tour (Safari tour) in Kenya at the very last minute, and they absolutely nailed it. They put together a beautiful itinerary, adapted to my preferences, at a price that really surprised me, in a good way. My guide was fantastic, not just knowledgeable about wildlife but also about the socialBiophysical environmental, geomorphology and human stories behind the places we visited. Everything just flowed. I couldn’t be happier with the experience and highly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic Kenyan adventure…
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Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake,Just completed a half-day Nairobi Park and Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage tour and the variety of wildlife was amazing: enormous dazzle of zebras cautiously drinking at the lake, three lions slinking past our vehicle as they hunted an impala, a huge crocodile incubating eggs, two white rhinos napping on the side of the road, and so much more. Our guide was happy to provide knowledgeable answers to all of our questions and was amazing at locating wildlife. I absolutely recommend this company.…
Katie Richards-Schuster
Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The tripsKelvin and Rustic Nature Tours were the absolute best choice for the two day trips we did during our time in Nairobi. We could not have asked for a better experience. The trips were completely seamless. We had terrific communication beforehand in preparation for the experiences, and we felt that all aspects were accounted for. Kelvin was absolutely exceptional as a guide. He was very knowledgeable about the animals, the local history, and the elements of the safari experience. His ability to navigate us to exactly the spots where we could see the most, be the closest, and truly experience all that Kenya has to offer.For the first-day experience, we traveled to Amboseli. People in our group really wanted to see elephants. And elephants we saw! Kelvin helped position the Land Cruiser so that we had multiple herds of elephants (including babies) walk in front of the vehicle, less than 10 feet away!! It was a memorable sight. We also saw lions, zebras, wildebeests, birds (of all kinds), giraffes, and so much more. Kelvin has a college degree in wildlife management, and he is both extraordinarily knowledgeable and professional in the trip. He answered our questions, provided information, and helped us experience the wildlife in the safest manner possible. I would definitely recommend taking the Land Cruiser over the Safari van. The roads in the park are bumpy, and the Land Cruiser ensured a safe, comfortable ride while also getting us into the perfect spot to see the animals. After 4 hours or so in the park, we headed to a beautiful lodge to eat. The food and experience at the lodge were wonderful. After that, we did another drive before leaving to head back to Nairobi. A long but unbelievable day!For the second experience, we headed to Nairobi National Park, then the Sheldrick Elephant Trust, Kobe Beads, lunch, and the Giraffe Center. Again, Kelvin was a masterful guide. In the park, he got us close to hippos, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, ostriches, and even a crocodile- among many other animals. He found the perfect spots and maneuvered the vehicle just right (and sometimes even off the beaten path) to make sure we saw the best views of the animals (again, we recommend the Land Cruiser for the best experience!). After talking with others who took different trips to Nairobi National Park, we realized how special our visit was. Many of them didn’t have Kelvin guiding them and, as a result, missed seeing all that we saw. We can’t emphasize enough how amazing Kelvin is. From there, Kelvin got us to the Elephant Sanctuary. He had the tickets already set, so all we needed to do was walk in, and then he got us to the perfect spot where we could be feet away from baby elephants, a baby rhino, and a baby zebra. Truly spectacular! After that, we visited a local bead factory that is a microenterprise supporting local women. We had a tour, learned about the beading process, and then had the opportunity to visit their shop (no hassling or pressure to buy- but we did get some beautiful items!). Then to a hidden garden for lunch at a local restaurant, and then finally to the giraffes. By the time we got to the giraffes, it was very busy, but again, Kelvin worked his magic to get us through the line quickly (we felt like VIPs!) and to the perfect spot to feed them. He clearly knows the staff, as he was able to get us pictures and even additional food to feed the animals. After a long day, he masterfully navigated traffic (which is no joke) to return us to the hotel.All in all, our time in Kenya would not have been the same without Kelvin and Rustic Nature Tours. We can’t recommend their tours any higher. You will not be disappointed!!!…
Brianna D
Our amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to theOur amazing guide Faith was right on time to pick us up at our hotel. We started the morning with a trip to Kobe Tough where we saw the bead making process. Then we headed to the elephant orphanage where Faith knew the whole system and was able to get us up close spots in the “splash zone.” Next up was the giraffe center where we got up close to hand feed giraffes. Faith knew all of the giraffes by name and personality and even took photos on our camera for us. Afterwards we stopped for traditional Kenyan lunch (at your own expense) and we elected to do the Karen Blixen museum for the entrance fee as well. Since it was just me and my husband, Faith even drove us to the local mall before taking us back to the hotel. Overall it was a day well spent with memories to last a lifetime!…
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