South Africa, the country that is at the tip of the African continent. This country offers many great places to visit, including street food markets that offer a unique selection of street food. Surrounded by water from three sides, South Africa is known for its gorgeous beaches, its happening nightlife, especially in Cape Town, and its lush winelands. South Africa is also famous for its natural beauty β the lush forests and gorgeous lagoons, the craggy cliffs and endless beaches, and of course, the infamous Kruger National Park which is densely populated with wildlife. Speaking of wildlife, make sure to visit one of South Africa’s wildlife sanctuaries or go on a safari tour.
If youβre visiting South Africa with family or friends, or even with your better half, you should enjoy the real βnature experienceβ by going to one of its glamping spots or staying in a treehouse for a few days! To make that an easy possibility, check out the following best treehouse hotels in South Africa.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Pezulu Tree House Lodge (from USD 100)
Reasonable pricing for a unique treehouse experience in a private reserve.
Well-maintained treehouses with outdoor showers, cozy dining areas, and a crystal clear swimming pool.
Located in a private reserve with abundant wildlife, a 30-minute drive from Orpen Kruger Gate.
Delicious meals with a variety of South African dishes, though some guests found the lunch menu limited.
Enjoy a resort experience in the Pezulu Tree House Lodge. Each room is masterfully decorated, and the architecture gives you a warm and cosy treehouse atmosphere throughout. The hotel also offers a restaurant, room service, bar, garden, year-round pool, and sun terrace for your leisure. Guests may also enjoy either a buffet or a full English breakfast. Finally, the hotel is only 50 minutes away from Kruger National Park and 10 km (6.2 mi) from Klaserie Dam.
Pezulu Tree House Lodge
Address: Guernsey Road Hoedspruit
560.24 km (348.2 mi) from Midmar Nature Reserve
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2. Forest Falls Treehouse (from USD 76)
Built into the face of a cliff, this treehouse lodge is aptly named since there is a stream running through the cliffside right by the property. This is no ordinary treehouse or camping accommodation since you get to enjoy many modern and convenient amenities. You have a fully equipped kitchen and a shower with a bathtub. The bathtub is fitted right by a glass wall so you can enjoy a bath while looking out the view. There’s even an indoor fireplace to keep you warm and toasty in the colder season!
Take advantage of being in nature and kick back in the wooden deck so you can enjoy the view and the fresh breeze.
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the place is also spotlessly cleanthe place was clean and a pleasure to usethe unit is incredibly well-built neat clean and tidyRead more reviewsHost:
hosts are very friendly and helpfulmaryna is a great hostwe were greeted by our host who explained everything simply and very friendlymaryna was an awesome host the place was so private and beautifulvery helpful and super friendly
3. Tranquility Tree House (from USD 73)
Enjoy a peaceful vacation in this treehouse accommodation surrounded by trees and natural landscapes. The property offers a tranquil space with convenient amenities such as a fully equipped kitchen. Take advantage of clear nights and have barbecue nights or gather around the fire pit while roasting marshmallows. In the mornings, you can go on an early morning hike among the trees have your breakfast by the natural rock pools nearby, and take a dip afterward. After a full day of exploring, make sure to soothe your muscles with a soak in th private hot tub.
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4. The Meerkat Treehouse
The Meerkat Treehouse sits on a beautiful Tambotie tree in the middle of a small forest. From one side of the treehouse, you can watch the animals drinking water from the nearby dam. From the other side, you get to enjoy a panoramic view of the Kransberg Mountain Reserve. From your bedroom, you’ll be able to watch the stars twinkle at night. Perfect for you and your better half, this one-bedroom treehouse is chic, cosy and super clean. It has a spacious outdoor deck for you to enjoy a meal put in the open as well as an open-air toilet, to bring you closed to nature!
Thabazimbi, Limpopo, South Africa
606.99 km (377.2 mi) from Midmar Nature ReserveSuperhost
Accommodates: 4
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the views are great with animals all round the view out the shower as the sun risesincredible game and all amenities were just what we needed to make our stay comfortablethe room was comfortable and we had buffaloes right outside the camp in the night great experienceCleanliness:
the house was perfectly clean and very nice decoratedRead more reviewsHost:
staff friendly and kindabel the care taker was awesomethe host was very friendly and accommodatinganna is a gracious and generous hostana is a great host who makes sure you have a wonderful stay
5. Luxurious treehouse with valley views (from USD 64)
If you’re looking to live like a king in the lap of nature, then you’re going to fall in love with this luxury treehouse in South Africa. Located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, this treehouse offers gorgeous views of the valley as well as a view of the distant sea. Decorated with white interiors and wooden exteriors, this treehouse looks like it’s straight out of a Hollywood movie! With two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a cosy living room and outdoor seating with gorgeous views, you’re going to want to stay in this treehouse forever!
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kitchen stuff hot water and a nice bathroom with a panorama nature viewloved the cozy bed nooks upstairs and windows all around to appreciate the views while still feeling privatemost romantic atmosphere during the evenings the best was the bathroom which was beyond expectationsbathing and showering is lovely being surrounded by treesfabulous place really quirky amazing bathroom can't be missedCleanliness:
it was super clean well equipped and cozyall was very clean and very good equippedthe place is clean and tidy and have everything you need which is very considerate to the travellersHost:
great host who was very helpfulvery friendly and helpfull host with quick responsesitβs a beautiful house and the hosts were very helpfulreally great place to stay friendly hosts and very helpful local tipsthis part of port elizabeth is really beautiful too great hosts that were really helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
thanks to michael for this wonderful placeif you don't mind the street noise it's a great place to be near pethis is a really popular place to stay for a reasonitβs a really nice experience and the place is so cutethe location is very good to go the beach and several restaurants within 15 min
6. Gorgeous treehouse that overlooks the Piesang Valley
When you walk into this treehouse, you won’t believe the effort that has gone into doing up this place. The attention to detail, the chic interiors, the spacious outdoor deck with the beautiful views of the Piesang Valley, it’s everything that you will want in a treehouse, and more. If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and just want to spend some time amid nature, then this one-bedroom treehouse is ideal for you and your better half. And to top it all, this treehouse is just a 10-minute drive from beaches, cafes, restaurants and shops, so you get to enjoy the best of both worlds!
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa
821.98 km (510.8 mi) from Midmar Nature ReserveAccommodates: 2
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a unique and unforgettable place to stay thanks again skyewe had a wonderful time staying in skyeβs placevery peaceful and quiet but also not far from plettenberg bay with its restaurants and beachperfect place to be in plettenberg baywow this place is spectacular
7. Driftwood Treehouse (from USD 41)
Driftwood Treehouse is any nature lovers ideal homestay! Overlooking Kwelera Nature Reserve and just a short walk to the sea, you’re basically surrounded by nature and it’s beauty. This treehouse has one bedroom with one bathroom, a fully equipped kitchen and an outdoor deck that is covered with foliage. When you sit on this deck, you will find yourself surrounded by nature! There is no television here, but who wants to watch TV when you’ve got nature to entertain you? However, this treehouse does have wifi.
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after we rinsed off in the stone-paved outdoor shower and just relaxed in the natureCleanliness:
plenty of clean quiet beaches in the areaHost:
claire is a great hostthe host was extremely accommodating and kindgreat hosts a beautiful propertyclaire and staff were very friendly and helpfulclaire was very attentive to make sure we had everything neededRead more reviewsLocation:
very peaceful and great locationit was safe and pretty close to everything you needconveniently close to east london yet a charmingly rural atmosphereits a beautiful environment close to the beach all green you can hear the birdstrue airbnb experience in a wonderful location
8. Cosy treehouse for you to enjoy your privacy
This cosy treehouse cabin in South Africa is the perfect way for you and your partner to enjoy some quality time together, away from the hustle and bustle of city life. You get to cook over a fire, you get to shower under a tree (the bathroom literally has tree trunks going through it) and you get to live in a chic treehouse. This place isn’t very fancy, it has all the basic features and very minimalistic decor - but isn’t that what a treehouse experience is all about? With one bedroom, a detached bathroom, an outdoor deck and a small kitchenette, this treehouse has all the basics that you might require.
Hoekwil, Western Cape, South Africa
871.39 km (541.5 mi) from Midmar Nature ReserveAccommodates: 2
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a hot shower with open air top was a glorious little add onHost:
leigh was a great host - we enjoyed our stayleigh is a great host and we will be back for sureshea was very communicative and helpfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was also good - not far from wilderness centrethe location is great and the people friendlyleighβs place is super unique and interestingvery cool treehouse in a calm neighborhoodcool place to stay if youβre looking for a different experience great treehouse with everything you need
9. Fig Tree House (from USD 87)
As the name suggests, Fig Tree House is located on the branches of a gorgeous fig tree. This treehouse has four beds and one bathroom, making it the perfect place for you to stay with your family or friends. Here, you get to disconnect from technology and connect with your loved ones, You can go for morning hikes, sit around the fire pit and eat smores and even use the dam for fishing. It’s very close to the Kruger National Park, so you can always head there to enjoy a wildlife safari.
10. Off-grid treehouse offering luxury amenities (from USD 104)
An off-grid, nature-filled vacation awaits you in this one-bedroom treehouse accommodation in Western Cape. Nestled in the lush green Hermitage Valley and just 2 km (1.2 mi) from Swellendam, this luxury self-catering treehouse features a fully equipped kitchen area, sauna, and wood-fired hot tub. It is lovingly decorated and offers high-quality amenities, such as cotton linen and luxury bath towels.
This treehouse rental in South Africa gives off a warm and natural atmosphere with your comfort and convenience as the top priority. Apart from that, there are also horses present on the property, and you may book horseback riding lessons to further enhance your stay.
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wifi is available inside the treehouse and worked pretty wellat the foot of the mountains we enjoyed a newly built wooden house with all necessary facilitiesthe sauna has an amazing view & there is a fair size dam to swim inthe bedroom is in the back where it's a lot cooler and has big and comfortable bedCleanliness:
very clean well equipped and beautifully designedHost:
the host was very friendly and helpfuljohan welcomed us very friendly and let us our privacythey have been exceptionally kind and most supportivejohan and jen are lovely and helpfulsuperb hosts and excellent communication meant we had a wonderful timeRead more reviewsLocation:
marloth nature reserve is also very close where you can go on beautiful hikes
11. Cozy treehouse in the city
Prepare for a relaxing vacation up in the trees of Johannesburg in this one-bedroom treehouse for two. The property features beautiful French doors to allow for an abundant flow of light as well as an open bedroom area with a kitchen. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the birds and the extraordinary sunrise from either the deck or the yard.
Also, this treehouse is situated close to Sandton CBD and several shops and restaurants, as well as being only 10 minutes away from Bryanston Shopping Centre.
Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
435.85 km (270.9 mi) from Midmar Nature ReserveAccommodates: 2
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also loved the fact that there was wifi and access to netflixgreat shower comfortable bed great coffee in the jar and all round fabulous experienceplace is sparkling clean and has a heater and an electric blanket for those nippy nightsvalue for money and a lot of heart put into making the guest comfortableCleanliness:
sparkling clean private and very comfortableclean space and thoughtful touchesa wonderfully clean and beautiful placenice clean basic bed for a nightclean and neat also really cozyHost:
lovely place to stay and great hoststhank you candice for being a wonderful hostcandice is a perfect host and reacts quickly to your questionsgood value for money and the host is wonderfulcandice is a good hostRead more reviewsLocation:
very central to everything i needed and great valueadorable space in a great locationwish i could rate this place with even more starsan ideal place to "run to" for a peaceful mini-retreat just in the heart of joburgwhat a lovely calming place
12. Majuli Safari Treehouse
What’s the best way to experience nature, enjoy watching animals in their natural habitat and wake up to watch the sunrise over the forest? By staying in a treehouse that overlooks the Kruger National Park, of course! This gorgeous treehouse is located in Marloth Park, Mpumalanga which overlooks the Marloth Park and Kruger National Park, so you get to enjoy nature and animals at their best, from the comfort of your accommodation. This two-bedroom cottage comes with one bathroom, an indoor lounge, a spacious outdoor deck and a fully equipped kitchenette. What more can you ask for?
Marloth Park, Mpumalanga, South Africa
488.5 km (303.6 mi) from Midmar Nature ReserveTop guest reviews
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hot water seems to be inconsistent when showering and extra aircon in 2nd room would helpstayed 2 nights with 2 toddlers view is magnificent and pool a treatit was very hot over new year but a/c works wellcomfortable accommodation in beautiful natural surroundingsif you simply want a place to enjoy nature sleep and shower this would workCleanliness:
everything was clean en well organisedthe rooms were clean with comfortable bedslovely place chalets clean and beautifulit was clean and more than we expectedthe beds are comfortable the linen and towels clean and generousHost:
but for us this is a perfect budget friendly way to explore kruger on your ownRead more reviewsLocation:
amazing location close to kruger parknice park about 15 minutes from the crocodile bridgethe neighbourhood is greatthis airbnb is located perfectly close to the krugerparkkruger also close by so excellent to visit from marloth park
13. Mansfield Treehouse Platforms
Mansfield Treehouse Platforms are located in the Mansfield Lodge, which is completely surrounded by greenery and nature. Each treehouse platform can sleep up to ten people - it comes with three beds and a bathroom. There is no electricity in these treehouses, but you can get generator-powered electricity, on request. Think of this as camping in a treehouse - you make your own beds, cook your own food and even get to enjoy a few along the nature trails and hikes that are near the property.
Western District, Eastern Cape, South Africa
550.97 km (342.4 mi) from Midmar Nature ReserveTop guest reviews
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the view is awesome even from the bathroomRead more reviewsHost:
amazing views and staff are friendly and attentive
Which treehouse matches your style?
Are you in the mood for a luxurious treehouse? Maybe you’re looking for a cosy option for you and your better half to enjoy some quality time? Do you want a treehouse that is literally surrounded by nature? Here’s hoping you fall in love with these treehouse hotels & vacation rentals in South Africa and find the one that is perfect for you!
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