Famed as the place where Princess Elizabeth was staying in 1952 when she became Queen, Treetops Lodge in Aberdare National Park offers far more than history. First opened in 1932 as a treehouse overlooking a waterhole, the lodge reopened in July 2024 under new management.
Raised on stilts, Treetops looks down over two floodlit waterholes, creating an easy and spectacular way to watch wildlife by day and night. Elephants, buffaloes, bushbucks and warthogs come to drink below the viewing decks, and underground hides bring guests closer still. If something special appears after dark, an in-room buzzer makes sure you don’t miss it.
Game drives head into Aberdare National Park, where misty forests and moorland are home to black rhinos, leopards and the elusive bongo. Guided bush walks reveal a wide variety of birdlife, and historical talks bring the lodge’s famous past to life.
Kenyan and international dishes are served in the dining room, and the bar and lounge make a cosy spot for evening entertainment and stargazing. Bush breakfasts, sundowners and bonfire dinners can also be arranged.
ACCOMMODATION
Treetops Lodge blends traditional design with contemporary comfort, and its welcoming en suite rooms are finished in local woods, with tropical wooden beds draped in mosquito nets. Standard rooms have twin beds that can be converted into a king-size double. The suites offer more space, with an extended sitting area and a wardrobe, while the Queen Elizabeth Suite adds a touch of history to your stay. Rooms and suites overlook the waterholes, and an in-room buzzer makes sure you’re woken for the best night-time sightings.
Treetops Lodge sits at the Treetops Gate of Aberdare National Park, near Nyeri in Kenya's central highlands. By road, Nairobi is about 180 km away, a drive of around three hours via Thika and Nyeri, with the final stretch towards Mweiga. For a quicker arrival, charter flights can land at Mweiga airstrip, just 8 km from the lodge. Nearby, the Baden-Powell Museum in Nyeri, the Thunguma Museum of Kikuyu culture and the Mau Mau Caves in Narumoru Forest add a touch of history and culture to your stay.
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