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Tree Tops Safari Lodge

Tree Tops Safari Lodge is an intimate tented retreat offering a serene and eco-luxurious safari experience. This exclusive lodge features five en-suite canvas canopy suites, all elevated above the indigenous woodland and designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment. With sweeping valley views, refined comfort, and a setting that feels truly tucked away in the treetops, Tree Tops delivers a stay that is both tranquil and utterly unforgettable.

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From R 7 270 per person sharing, per night

Special offer available on selected dates.

LocationEastern Cape
From, per person · nightR 7 270
AvailabilityLive
Operated byLalibela

Live availability

Tree Tops Safari Lodge

About the lodge

An overview of Tree Tops Safari Lodge.

Tree Tops Safari Lodge is an intimate tented retreat offering a serene and eco-luxurious safari experience. This exclusive lodge features five en-suite canvas canopy suites, all elevated above the indigenous woodland and designed to blend seamlessly with the natural environment. With sweeping valley views, refined comfort, and a setting that feels truly tucked away in the treetops, Tree Tops delivers a stay that is both tranquil and utterly unforgettable.

Highlights

  • Intimate tented lodge with only five luxury canopy suites.
  • Elevated walkways and private decks overlooking a forested valley.
  • Exceptional birdwatching, including sightings of the elusive Knysna Turaco.
  • Eco-conscious design that blends harmoniously with the environment.

You Should Know

  • Children aged 14 and older are welcome at Tree Tops Safari Lodge.
  • The lodge is unfenced, offering a truly wild and immersive experience.
  • Access to suites is via elevated walkways through the forest canopy.

The Details

Authentic Tented Camp Experience

Nestled deep within indigenous forest vegetation, Tree Tops Safari Lodge offers a unique blend of rustic charm and refined luxury. Suspended above the forest floor, the lodge invites guests into a world of elevated tranquillity, where the soft rustle of leaves and birdsong replace the sounds of everyday life.

The main area includes a spacious lounge and open-air dining deck, both overlooking a lively forest waterhole. This natural viewpoint frequently attracts wildlife, adding magical moments to your stay. Eco-sensitive design ensures minimal environmental impact, making Tree Tops a favourite among nature lovers, photographers, and birdwatchers.

Tented Canopy Suites

Each canopy suite offers an intimate retreat among the treetops. With double-insulated canvas, thatched roofs, expansive windows, and private decks overlooking the valley, these suites provide a serene forest escape.

Elevated walkways connecting the suites and main lodge create the feeling of floating above the forest, offering excellent birdwatching opportunities, including sightings of the vibrant Knysna Turaco.

Lodge Features

The lodge features an open-air dining deck overlooking an active waterhole. Guests can relax in the comfortable lounge areas, with warm, personalised service and exceptional opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife viewing.

Accommodation

Luxury Canvas Canopy Suites

Each suite offers an elevated perspective over the forest, designed for guests seeking privacy, comfort, and a deep connection with the natural surroundings.

Amenities:

  • Private balcony
  • En-suite shower room
  • Coffee/tea station
  • In-room safe
  • Wi-Fi
  • Forest and valley views

Activities

Open-Vehicle Safaris

Venture into Lalibela’s diverse landscapes on expertly guided open-vehicle safaris. With no fixed routes, every drive promises new sightings and memorable encounters with the Big Five and more.

Safari Walks

Explore the bush on foot with experienced rangers. Choose from thrilling Big Five walks or gentler guided explorations in non-predator zones, ideal for learning about tracks, plants, and smaller wildlife.

Wildlife Encounters

Lalibela Wildlife Reserve is home to an impressive collection of species, including:

  • Lion, elephant, buffalo, rhinoceros, and leopard
  • Plains game such as zebra, giraffe, wildebeest, and antelope
    Abundant birdlife, particularly forest-dwelling species
  • Predators and nocturnal animals are often sighted during evening drives

Birdwatching

Tree Tops is exceptional for bird enthusiasts. The indigenous forest setting often rewards guests with rare species such as the Knysna Turaco.

Dining

Tree Tops serves delicious meals that are fresh, flavorful, and inspired by local ingredients. Guests can enjoy open-air dining with breathtaking views, warm and authentic hospitality, multi-course dinners paired with fine wines, and special boma evenings under the stars at select lodges within the reserve.

Price Includes

  • Luxury accommodation
  • All meals
  • Two game drives per night, stayed
  • All drinks (excluding premium wines & spirits)

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

Tree Tops Safari Lodge

The same as booking direct

Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 10 Jan 2027

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Green season

1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

Special offer

R 7 270

per person · night · normally R 10 900

Peak / migration

11 Sept 2026 – 10 Jan 2027

R 10 900

per person · night

Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer.

Stay & Pay

Stay three nights and pay for two on stays taken from now until 30 September 2026, and again from 1 to 15 December 2026. The first two single rooms per reservation are also free of the single supplement during these periods.

Long stay

Longer stays are rewarded with reduced rates. For travel until 30 September 2026 and from 1 to 15 December 2026, two-night stays receive 20 per cent off. For travel from 1 May to 31 August 2027, two nights receive 20 per cent off, three nights 25 per cent off and four nights 30 per cent off, with the single supplement waived on the first two single rooms per reservation.

Your specialist for this lodge

Cearl Marney

Cearl Marney

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows Tree Tops Safari Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

"Zene was extremely helpful in steering us towards the right high-end safaris in the Eastern Cape that we were looking for, viz Shamwari and Oceana. Since my husband has fallen ill and cannot travel any longer, she has also helped us with securing some rebate from Shamwari (to follow) and has been sympathetic to our misfortune"
February 2025 · United Kingdom · with Zene Devine · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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Let's design your stay.

From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Tree Tops Safari Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

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