Spend a night in a Treehouse - Lion Sands
Lion Sands offers an experience in the heart of the Sabi Sands that is like no other: the opportunity to spend a night high above the ground in one of their magical treehouse platforms in the bush.
Area
Greater Kruger
Type
Wildlife & Nature
Grade
Luxurious
Who
Adults
Difficulty
Moderate
Duration
Half Day
Lion Sands offer guests three treehouses to choose from: Chalkley, Kingston and Tinyeleti. Each has its own story, and each offers something different, something to suit everyone. Chalkley is for couples only, it sits in an old Leadwood Tree above the open plain. There are no walls or roof here, just a mosquito net draped bed in the open air with the sights and sounds of the Sabi Sands all around. Tinyeleti is set on the banks of the Sabie River, an incredible location from which to enjoy your sundowners and private dinner as the animals move to drink below. Kingston is described as the champagne to Chalkley's 'red wine' and Tinyeleti's 'cocktail'. This treehouse is set in the tree tops, a glass wall surrounds the en-suite bathroom, the bed is covered by a screen above but retains open sides, ensuring nothing keeps you from maximising the experience of sleeping in your private suite in the middle of this wilderness.
Please note that due to their popularity reservations for the treehouses are essential, the use of them is weather-dependant and guests keep their rooms at the lodge for the night of their stay in the treehouse.
Tours Featuring This Experience
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View TourEpic South Africa
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The Lodge at Royal Malewane
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View Accommodation&Beyond Ngala Tented Camp
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View AccommodationThe Farmstead at Royal Malewane
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View AccommodationLion Sands Tinga Lodge
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View AccommodationDulini River Lodge
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View AccommodationLion Sands River Lodge
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View AccommodationGaronga Safari Camp
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View ExperienceActivities at Lion Sands
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