Ministry of Tourism Classification: 03*** 
Treetops is the original tree lodge, famous for its historical royal connection, Queen Elizabeth the 2nd of England ascended the throne in 1952 after the death of her father King Edward while on a visit to the lodge. Treetops is located in the Aberdare National Park. The distance from Nairobi is about 165 Kms, the drive takes 02 hours to the base hotel Outspan and 17 Kms (30 minutes) to the Tree Hotel. The airstrip at Mweiga has no scheduled flights.The Nanyuki airstrip is about 60 Kms away and takes 01 hour is serviced by daily scheduled flights from Nairobi. The lodge rises straight out of the ground on stilts and has four decks, a rooftop viewing platform and vantage viewing platforms on each floor with open balconies that are ideal points for viewing and photography. There are two photographic hides at ground level at either end of the lodge give real close shots of animals. There is an optional buzzer in the rooms to alert of arrival of animals at the floodlit water hole. The emphasis is on making as little noise as possible so as not to scare away the animals at the water hole. Children below 07 are not allowed here except on special children nights.
The Treetop Lodge Accommodation
The Treetop Lodge has 43 double rooms, 5 triple rooms and 02 suites.
The Treetop Lodge Room Decor
Room décor Small, neat, cozy cabins like on board a ship
The Treetop Lodge Room Facilities
Room amenities All room with the exception of the Suites share bathroom and toilets, 3 pin Square point electricity sockets 220-110v shaving outlets
Treetops Special feature
Watching of animals at the floodlit waterhole
The Treetops Lodge Culinary & Restaurant Facilities
Dinner is imaginatively served at refractory tables with bench seating tables, which heightens the sense of adventure and stimulates conversation.
The main Bar is open from arrival time until after midnight.
Malaika bar
The Treetop Lodge Game Viewing Deck
- on the top deck of the lodge with views of both water holes as well as Mt. Kenya, open from 4.00pm to 7.30pm when dinner is served. Afternoon tea is also served here.
- The Lounge Area faces the main waterhole and features picture windows and trees growing through the building and has an animal count for years since the lodge opened. The bar is open every night till midnight.
General Facilities
- All rooms with exceptions of suites share bathroom and toilet facilities which there are plenty
- 3 pin square point electricity sockets
- 220-110v shaving outlets
- Bureau de Change and Use of Credit Cards at Treetops
- Communication - 24 hours telephone and radio call services
- Gift Shops
Conference Facilities at The Treetop Lodge
Not available at Treetops but available at the base Hotel Outspan.
Climate
The Treetop Lodge lies at an altitude of about 6,450 feet (3,900 Metres) above sea level. The evenings and nights can be quite chilly and sometimes of the year very foggy.
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