Lalibela Game Reserve
Tree Tops Lodge is a luxury tented lodge, situated in the 10,500 hectare malaria-free Lalibela Game Reserve in the heart of the Eastern Cape.
Early morning and sunset game drives in an open vehicle with an experienced game ranger will bring you face to face with a multitude of game species. With the recent release of the African lion into the reserve, Lalibela now offers a Big 5 game viewing experience. Other wildlife found on the reserve include hippo, giraffe, zebra, warthog and numerous species of antelope such as eland, kudu, bushbuck and wildebeest.
Dining at Tree Tops is unforgettable - whether it is brunch on a sunlit deck overlooking the small waterhole, or dinner in an indoor dining room or outdoor boma - guests can enjoy true safari cuisine with an emphasis on local specialities.
In-between game drives, guests can sun themselves around the swimming pool or relax in the shaded gazebo or lounge area.
The luxury safari tents at Tree Tops are perched high on thatched platforms at 'tree top' level, and joined by raised walkways. They offer spectacular views over the thickly-wooded valley.
The rooms, with their canvas walls and thatched roofs have huge window areas and give guests the feeling of being right in the bush.
Each room has air conditioning and a private veranda where guests can sit and relax in privacy.
Our standard rates for a Safari Tent | ||||
Dates | Price | Basis | Type | Nights |
1 September 2024 to 19 December 2024 | GBP 433 USD 563 ZAR 9,770 EUR 520 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
20 December 2024 to 10 January 2025 | GBP 470 USD 611 ZAR 10,602 EUR 564 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
11 January 2025 to 24 April 2025 | GBP 479 USD 622 ZAR 10,796 EUR 575 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
25 April 2025 to 30 September 2025 | GBP 479 USD 622 ZAR 10,796 EUR 575 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
25 April 2025 to 30 September 2025 | GBP 385 USD 501 ZAR 8,691 EUR 462 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate 20% Discount - Min 2 Night | 2+ nights |
25 April 2025 to 30 September 2025 | GBP 325 USD 422 ZAR 7,323 EUR 390 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate 33% Discount - Min 4 Night | 4+ nights |
25 April 2025 to 30 September 2025 | GBP 479 USD 622 ZAR 10,796 EUR 575 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate Stay 3 Pay 2 | 3+ nights |
1 October 2025 to 10 January 2026 | GBP 479 USD 622 ZAR 10,796 EUR 575 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
Prices are on a per person sharing basis (pps).
Special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.Rates Include
All meals; drinks (excluding premium wines); the Conservation Levy; and 2 daily shared game drives are included.
Children Policy
Children aged 12 years and older are welcome. Adult rates apply.
Guest Rating: 4.8 / 5.0 based on 10 ratings
Everything perfect, no weak points found, will go there again.
T GRABER
Lalibela was FANTASTIC!!!!!
R TORO
Thank you so much for all your help with booking our holiday, we had a fantastic time! It was actually very funny, we were sat with 4 other people around a camp fire on safari and everyone was talking about the excellent service they had from their travel agent and low and behold, we had all booked through you! Lalibela Tree Tops was great. In particular the staff was amazing and the ranger who took on all the game drives, Bruce, was exceptional. The quality of the accommodation was good and the food was really fantastic. Les Cascades was by far the best place that we stayed. The rooms were fantastic, the hosts were so welcoming and we were just really sad that we didn't have longer to stay. It's such a super location, the main lodge is absolutely amazing and the quality of the breakfast was superb.
K BOSATI
Just a quick note to say how much we enjoyed our holiday. The B&Bs and hotels were all very good together with their locations. Plumwood Inn was excellent in all respects but especially in the welcome and helpfulness of the staff/owners. We spent the first 2 nights there and it got the holiday off to a great start. The treatment we had at Tree Tops was first class, the ranger and housekeeper couldn't have been nicer and turned what could have been a fairly miserable couple of days, due to the weather, into a memorable experience. Thank you for your assistance in organising this for us. I had to drag my wife back onto the aircraft when we came home. I will have no trouble in recommending your company to my friends and family.
R HAYWARD
I could not have asked for more out of our trip ... the stay at Tree Tops was magical and the support team from the rangers to the chef to the various assistants was fantastic.
J PEARSON
Tree Tops Lodge was an amazing experience. Very friendly sincere service - we enjoyed every minute. Thank you for being part of delivering a great holiday to us!
J SCHULZ-GERCHOW
Tree Tops Lodge - a very personal and recommendable lodge, warm when we returned to our room and the staff were so friendly.
H JENSEN
Just a quick message to say that we had a fantastic trip to South Africa. Everything worked out perfectly and all the accomodation was fantastic. The safari was definately the highlight of the trip and the whole Lalibela experience was pretty amazing. Once again, thank you for your help and we will definately be in contact with regards to our next trip to Africa.
M ROMERIL
Paul - Just returned and wanted to thank you for putting the itinery together. It was first class and we especially liked Lalibella Tree Tops and the accomodation at PE. Have a good new year!
G FROGGATT
Tree Tops Lodge Location.
Directions For Drivers
Note that Port Elizabeth has been renamed Gqeberha, and Grahamstown has been renamed Makhanda - both names for each place can appear on roadsigns and maps and can be used interchangeably.
Keep on the N2 at all times and do not take any gravel (dirt) roads that are suggested by your GPS or Google Maps. The entrance to Lalibela is situated just off the N2 highway.
Should you wish to make use of Google Maps or a GPS please search for “Lalibela Game Reserve” and not the name of the lodge that you are staying at.
From Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) : Follow the N2 from Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) towards Grahamstown (Makhanda) for 90 km. The entrance to Lalibela Game Reserve will be on the left-hand side.
From Grahamstown (Makhanda): Follow the N2 from Grahamstown (Makhanda) towards Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha) for 37km. The entrance to Lalibela Game Reserve will be on the right-hand side.
General Information For Guests
Special care and consideration was taken during the construction of Tree Tops to minimise the impact on the pristine vegetation in the valley.
The luxury en-suite safari tents have canvas walls and thatched roofs, and are perched at “tree top” level offering spectacular views over the thickly-wooded valley.
Each room has air conditioning, tea / coffeee making facilities, hair dryer, safe and a private veranda where guests can sit and relax in privacy.
The main lodge area has a swimming pool, a large lounge and open-air dining deck with a view over a small waterhole.
The lodge has complimentary internet access and a laundry service.
Major credit cards are accepted.
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