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Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
Treetops Hotel
OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 03***
This is the original tree lodge, legendary for its historical royal connection - as it is here that Queen Elizabeth 2 of England ascended the throne in 1952 after the death of her father King Edward. 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. The 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.
Location
In the Aberdare National Park. The distance is about 165 Kms (02 hours) to the base hotel Outspan and 17 Kms (30 minutes) to the Tree Hotel. The airstrips are at Mweiga (no scheduled flights) and Nanyuki, 60 Kms (01 hour) serviced by daily scheduled flights from Nairobi.
Climate
The 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.
Hotel Details
Number of Rooms:
43 double rooms, 5 triple rooms and 02 suites.
Room dcor: Small, neat, cozy cabins like on board a ship
Room amenities: All room with the exception of the Suites share bathroom and toilets, 3 pin Square point electricity sockets 220-110v shaving outlets
Special feature: Watching of animals at the floodlit waterhole.
Food & Drink
Dining Room - Dinner is imaginatively served at refractory tables with bench seating tables, which heightens the sense of adventure and stimulates conversation.
Main Bar - open from arrival time until after midnight.
Malaika bar - 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. Serves afternoon tea.
Lounge Area - facing the main waterhole and features picture windows and trees growing through the building. 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 Shop
Recreational Facilities
Beautiful beach - Lie on the beach, relax, time isnt important in this island. Forget about time while enjoying the warm waters of the Indian Ocean whilst having a cold drink in the drift wood hippy bar, the Robinson Crusoe, on the beach.
Swimming pool - The irresistible swimming-pool at which, for the first time in the history of this islet, fresh water is reaching by a pipeline from Zanzibar mainland, is provided with service from the charming Bar (capacity: 35 covers).
Boat rides & relaxing, pumping yourself with a massage and a delicious cocktail. Relax; forget about the madness of the day to day life. That is the main activity at Bawe tropical Island.
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On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.