Originally built in 1932, Treetops is famous as the place where the then-Princess Elizabeth learned of her father''s death and ascended to the British Throne in 1952.
Treetops lies in the path of an ancient Elephant migratory route between the Aberdare Mountains and Mt Kenya National park, and is strategically sitted right in front of a watering hole and salt lick.
Guests can drink in the sight of Elephants, Buffalos, Rhinos and more from the safety of four viewing decks and a rooftop platform. Shutterbugs can take close shots from two photographic hides at ground level.
ROOM & SUITE TYPES:
This lodge-on-stilts is as space-efficient on the inside as it is unassuming on the outside. Trees grow right through the building. There are 48 cozy rooms and two suites, a lounge overlooking the waterhole and two bars.
FOOD & WINE:
There is also a restaurant where dinner is served on charming old world refectory tables with bench seating.
FACILITIES:
- 2 bars; the main bar and Malaika bar.
- Lavish lounge with a fireplace and overlooks the waterhole.
- Lobby.
- 4 decks and rooftop viewing platform.
- Swimming pool.
- Game drives.
- Photographic hides at the ground level.
- Hiking.
- Conference facilities.
- Telephone services.
- Bureau de change.
- Gift shop
ACTIVITIES:
Enjoy a 2 hour game drive in Aberdare National Park located 17km from Outspan. The park is home to 2000 elephants that roam the clouded hills, and the remaining habitat of the elusive Bongo antelope and giant forest hog. Black Rhinos also roam the wilds and large herds of buffaloes can be seen in most areas of the park.
Carnivores in the park are, leopard, African wild cat, spotted hyena, African civet and the rare golden and serval cat. Over 290 bird species have been recorded. Forests of Aberdare region are world renowned for their wealth in biodiversity compelling reason for a game drive.
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