4 Days 3 Nights Thomson Falls & Aberdare National Park Safari

4 Days 3 Nights Thomson Falls & Aberdare National Park Safari from Nairobi takes you to Thompson’s Falls located in Nyahururu and to the Aberdare National Park for high Altitude Game Viewing

4 Day 3 Nights Thomson Falls & Aberdare National Park Safari from Nairobi takes you to Thompson’s Falls located in Nyahururu. Nyahururu is a town in Kenya, lying east of Nakuru. Nyahururu Town lies at a high altitude (2360 meters) with a splendid climate. It is Kenya’s highest town, surrounded by pretty tracts of forest and agricultural land, and the region benefits from increased rainfall.

An explorer, Joseph Thomson, came across the waterfall to the north of the town in 1883 which he named Thomson’s Falls after his father. He was the first European to walk from Mombasa to Lake Victoria. The cascade plunges 75 meters and is a pretty area to walk around. A stony path of sorts leads down to the bottom of the ravine.

Do not attempt to go down any other way as the rocks on the side of the ravine are very loose. It’s more commonly known as ‘T-falls’. Upstream on the Ewaso Narok River is one of Kenya’s highest altitude hippo pools in an area of marshy bog land, about 2 km from the falls.

Summary Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Nyahururu Thomson’s Falls
Day 2: Explore Thomson’s Falls
Day 3: Thomson’s Falls – Aberdare National Park
Day 4: Aberdare National Park – Drive to Nairobi

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Drive to Nyahururu Thomson’s Falls

After early breakfast, drive to Thomson’s Falls through Nakuru and stop briefly at the Subukia Rift Valley view at the Equator point. Later proceed to Thomson’s Falls arriving for lunch at Thomsons Falls Lodge. Afternoon relaxing by these 83-foot falls as you marvel at this natural wonder.

Dinner and overnight at Thomson Falls Lodge or Similar

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 2: Explore Thomson’s Falls

After breakfast head out for the whole day’s exploration of the surroundings. You will have the opportunity to explore the enchanting waterfalls that attract colorful birds and provide good photographic opportunities.

Other Activities to partake in include: A nature walk to the base of Thomson Falls, a walk to Hippo Point to look at the hippos up close, Trout fishing, A popular base for high altitude training, used by international athletes, Waterfalls attract colorful birds and provide good photographic opportunities.

You can relax on the lawn chair of the Thomson Falls Lodge while reading your book, A nature trail at the base of the falls and through the gorge, is a haven for the endangered colobus monkeys, baboons, and small animals.

Dinner and overnight at Thomson Falls Lodge or Similar

Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}

Day 3: Thomson’s Falls – Aberdare National Park

Depart Nyahururu for Aberdare Country Club located in Mweiga. Our destination today is the Ark Tree Lodge located in the middle of the Aberdare National Park. We arrive at the Country Club in time for lunch then at 1400 Hours we transfer to the Ark Tree Hotel.

The Ark Tree Lodge is uniquely shaped to resemble the actual Ark, designed with decks from which numerous balconies and lounges provide superb vantage points for viewing the animals visiting the salt lick and waterhole.

The waterhole attracts a host of wildlife – elephants, rhinos, leopards, bushbuck, and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog. Bird viewing is rewarding, with over 250 species of birds in the park, including the Jackson’s Francolin, sparry hawk, goshawks, eagles, sunbirds, and plovers. We enjoy high-altitude game viewing at the Tree Lodge.

Dinner and overnight at Ark Forest Lodge or Similar.

Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}

Day 4: Aberdare National Park – Drive to Nairobi

After breakfast depart for Nairobi through Nyeri town one of the biggest towns in central Kenya. Arrive in Nairobi in the mid-afternoon.

Meal Plan {Breakfast}