Aberdare Mountains and The Ark
Even though the Aberdare Mountains have national park status here in Kenya, many safari goers miss out on a visit to this unique ecosystem. And those that do come mostly get a look at one waterhole and call it good. There is more than meets the eye in this park, and our group was up for exploring it in multiple ways. After a hectic drive (even for us passengers) through Nairobi's infamous traffic, we made it to the Aberdare Country Club. Boasting an 18 hole golf course, spotted with wildlife, this gated area seems out of place on the outskirts of Nyeri town. The buildings are made of stone and carry a certain colonial vibe to the architecture. The lunch spread was quite nice, the view over the grounds even better, and colorful birds like fire finches and cordon blues played in the bird bath. Sarah B, Rod, Amy, and I went for a walk along the golf course after lunch to see what animals we could spot. The course was a bit overgrown and hard to follow numerically, but w...