Treetops Hotel

　　Treetops Hotel is located in Aberdare National Park, Central Province, Kenya. Established in 1932, it is one of the world’s earliest treehouse hotels. Originally built for hunters, it could accommodate over a hundred people. Its large observation windows and third-floor viewing platform allow guests to watch elephants and buffaloes coming to feed.

　　Treetops Hotel is one of the most famous hotels in Kenya. There’s a popular story associated with it: “She went up a princess and came down a queen.” In 1952, then-Princess Elizabeth of Britain visited to view wildlife and stayed at Treetops. That night, she received the news of the death of her father, King George VI of England, and was immediately proclaimed the new queen by the British royal family. She left the next morning to return to Britain and ascend the throne. The hotel was originally built by Eric Kirkpatrick Walker, a British retired army officer who settled in Kenya, as a place for wildlife viewing and hunting. It is said that the original structure was built high up in the forks of several large trees, quite simply constructed but very famous — an excellent spot for nighttime wildlife observation.

　　The current Treetops Hotel is much larger than before. All guest rooms face a waterhole, and public facilities are well-equipped. Some rooms offer direct views of wildlife from the bed. The top floor features a spacious viewing platform, making it easy to observe animals and enjoy distant views of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Kenya, Africa’s second-highest mountain.

　　Treetops Hotel Reason to visit: Kenya’s most renowned treehouse hotel Continent: Africa [Africa] Country/Region: Kenya [Kenya] Province/State: Central Province [Central Province]