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Aberdare Treetops lodge

📍 Within Aberdare National Park, Nyeri County, Kenya

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★★★★☆

Introduction

Treetops Lodge, in Aberdare National Park, Kenya, is a game-viewing hotel built in 1932, suspended among living trees and shaped like an ocean liner, overlooking a waterhole and salt lick. In 1952, while staying here overnight, Britain's Princess Elizabeth learned of her father's death and ascended to the throne - giving rise to the famous saying that she went up the tree a princess and came down a queen, which made the lodge famous.

✨ Highlights

Game-viewing balcony over a waterhole and salt lick, with elephants, buffalo and more

At Aberdare Treetops lodge, Game-viewing balcony over a waterhole and salt lick, with elephants, buffalo and more is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

The 1952 'princess up the tree, queen down the tree' historical story

At Aberdare Treetops lodge, The 1952 'princess up the tree, queen down the tree' historical story is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Wooden ship-shaped game-viewing hotel built in 1932

At Aberdare Treetops lodge, Wooden ship-shaped game-viewing hotel built in 1932 is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

Misty montane forest and cloud-wreathed landscape

At Aberdare Treetops lodge, Misty montane forest and cloud-wreathed landscape is one of the most representative experiences of this destination.

🛈 Practical Info

→Best time to visit：Avoid the midday heat; mornings or late afternoons are more comfortable and better for photos.

→Transport：Arrange via local public transport, driving or a chartered transfer; check latest local transport info.

→Climate & dress：Prepare sun protection, water and suitable footwear for the local climate; some outdoor areas are exposed.

→On site：Follow on-site signs and rules; do not climb on or touch heritage features.

→Accessibility：Some areas have natural or uneven surfaces and may challenge those with limited mobility.

💡 Tips

• Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The lodge and viewing deck operate year-round with day-round game viewing; specific stay and visit arrangements are subject to the hotel booking.; admission: Stays and visits require booking and usually include Aberdare National Park entry fees (overnight for non-residents starts at several hundred USD); for stand-alone visits please confirm with the hotel, with prices at the hotel's discretion..

• Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

• Respect local culture, customs and any religious norms; dress and behave accordingly.

• Combine with nearby sights and plan around local transport and accommodation.

FAQ

Any practical tips for visiting Aberdare Treetops lodge?

Ticket prices, opening hours and tours may change; confirm on official channels on site. Queried opening hours: The lodge and viewing deck operate year-round with day-round game viewing; specific stay and visit arrangements are subject to the hotel booking.; admission: Stays and visits require booking and usually include Aberdare National Park entry fees (overnight for non-residents starts at several hundred USD); for stand-alone visits please confirm with the hotel, with prices at the hotel's discretion.. Prepare for the local climate (sun, hydration) and pace your visit accordingly.

Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.