20031011 Aberdare National Park

 

 

20031011 Aberdare National Park

The Treetops Hotel is unique. No one is allowed to walk around the compound without armed guide of the ranger. Water was pumped into the man-made shallow pond in front of the hotel, with some salt added to it. This so-called “salt lick” is important for animal mineral intake (I learned something new). All visitors stayed on the roof chatting and enjoying this exotic environment / atmosphere, but getting bored soon because not too many beasts like to show up in the day time. At night, whenever a big beast approached, someone would ring the bell to notify the rest. I was too tired to sleep tight throughout the night.

 

Tribe kikuyu Kikuyu cultural show Treetops Hotel location Treetops Hotel, the original hotel was built on top of trees. The facilities are OK. Waiting & watching animals to show up. Pond view at night.

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