Back to Nature: Extraordinary Treetop-Hotels in South Africa and Namibia

Are you interested in accommodation really close to nature? You don’t have to only eat bananas or swing from tree to tree to enjoy these treetop hotels. Back away from your blackberry, pack your bags and go climb a tree.

Londolozi Private Game Reserve – Tree Camp

Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga, South Africa

Located in Sabi Sand Reserve, just west of the well-known Kruger National Park, Londolozi Private Game Reserve offers an amazing Tree Camp. The Tree Camp embodies the very essence of Londolozi’s continuous striving to transcend and redefine the journey to the wilderness. This is a place of connoisseurship, leopards, orchids, lanterns and lead wood trees. Guests can spend lazy afternoons on their decks, champagne in hand as they survey the ancient landscape, elephants feeding below in the river.

Tsala Treetop Lodge

Plettenberg Bay, Garden Route, South Africa

Set amidst the treetops of an age-old indigenous forest, Tsala Treetop Lodge is a lavish celebration of the spirit of Africa. Tucked into the forest canopy, 10 luxury hide-away suites are the epitome of opulent indulgence and romanticism. Constructed of stone, wood and glass these adult tree houses comprise of a sumptuous bedroom, an elegant sitting room with fireplace and a spacious bathroom fit for royalty. Extending into the forest is a private deck for dining al fresco and as if in emphasis of your privacy and seclusion each suite has its own infinity pool, seemingly suspended by the very air itself.

Onguma Tree Top Camp

Etosha National Park, Namibia

Onguma Tree Top Camp is a small and intimate camp, especially designed for those travelers who would like to truly experience the bush. The Camp is built on wooden stilts amongst the treetops with full views over one of the most beautiful watering holes on Onguma Game Reserve. The nature reserve boasts over 30 different animal species consisting of kudu, giraffe, eland, hartebeest, zebra, impala and many more roam freely as well as predators such as lion, cheetah, leopard, being common residents of the area.