Central Highlands of Kenya Attractions

The Central Highlands of Kenya is densely populated and considered the heartland of Kenya. The Central Highlands form the eastern wall of the Rift Valley, consisting of the Aberdares and Mount Kenya. Aberdare and Mount Kenya National Parks are highlights of this region.

The region of the Central Highlands is fertile and thickly forested with the perfect climate for agriculture.

In 1952 the Mau Mau rebellion took place between the Kikuyu and white settlers. The Kikuyu were losing their best land and through the war that erupted the British colonial authorities had to ressess their position and grant idnependence to the country. White farmers are still present but much of the land is shared among the Kikuyu.