Kenya: Treetops Hotel in Aberdares Forest Reopened After Extensive Renovations

Nyeri — The historic Treetops Hotel nestled in the heart of Kenya’s lush Aberdares Forest has reopened after an extensive renovation exercise.

The lodge founded in 1932 was etched into the annals of Kenya’s history when Princess Elizabeth, the future Queen Elizabeth II, stayed at the lodge during a visit to Kenya.

The princess’s stay coincided with the death of her father, King George VI, and her ascension to the British throne elevated its status to a “Royalty” hotel.

Speaking during the opening ceremony Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua underscored the importance of the hotel in the protection of the regions diverse ecosystem.

“This is where our great and gallant Mau Mau fighters fought for our liberation. We need to protect the flora and fauna and open up economic opportunities for this region and beyond. The Aberdare is rich and has exotic places and I am happy it will be anchored once again around Treetops,” he said.

Gachagua further expressed the need for more local investment in the tourism sector and inclusion of the Gen Z demographic noting that the there was great potential for domestic tourism.

British High Commissioner to Kenya Neil Wigan noted the hotel’s significance to Kenyan and British historical ties.

“Treetops has a very special place for our royal family and for the British people. It was fit for a princess when the late Queen came it is now truly fit for a Queen. I hope many people will come to enjoy it,” said Wigan.

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