Mount Kenya’s man-made paradise

Karuru Falls in Aberdares.[File, Standard]

Truth be told. Central Kenya evokes the spirit of adventure than many places. For nature lovers, Mount Kenya looms large and defines the region’s ecological landscape. Then there is the Aberdares, the mountain ranges with some of Kenya’s spectacular waterfalls and some of the most reclusive wild animals. Travel further north and the Laikipia plains beckon. Laikipia is the last bastion for our diminishing wildlife. The region hosts more than 70 per cent of Kenya’s wildlife outside of the protected areas.

The region hosts some of Africa’s most exclusive hotels and lodges. There is Mount Kenya Safari Club with its romantic past, the Treetops where the current head of the Commonwealth, Queen Elizabeth began her royal career. The Ark with its unique design offers residents an opportunity to watch wildlife from their bedrooms. Need we say more?