Tree Tops Lodge

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.

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

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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