Kenya · national park
Aberdare National Park
Aberdare National Park is a national park in Kenya, established in 1950, covering 766 km² (296 sq mi). It is the #9 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 766 km²
- Established
- 1950
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- NYK · 52 km
Nearest airports to Aberdare National Park
- 1 NYK52 kmstraight line
- 2 WIL106 kmstraight line
- 3 NBO107 kmstraight line
More about Aberdare National Park
Aberdare National Park is one of 29 national parks in Kenya. It covers 766 km² (76,600 ha) — about the size of New York City, making it the #9 largest national park in Kenya (2.4% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1950, 76 years ago — the first national parks in Kenya date back to 1593. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Aberdare National Park
The closest airport is Nanyuki Civil Airport (NYK), about 52 km away — around 1 h 7 min by car; alternatively Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL, 106 km). Other national parks within reach include Mount Longonot National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park (188 km²), Hell's Gate National Park (68 km²) and Mount Kenya National Park (693 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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