Jaci's Tree Lodge is closed for refurbishment, opening 1 July 2026.
Jaci's Tree Lodge, built high above the ground on wooden stilts, is a unique treetop safari experience consisting of eight stunning tree house rooms decorated in vibrant colours. The rooms are connected by wooden walkways which blend into the surrounding tree canopy and have great views of the Groot Marico River. Each room consists of an open plan, en-suite bathroom with an enormous stone bath and an outdoor shower. Guests can relax on the deck in front of their rooms, on the loungers surrounding the swimming pool or in the vibrant main lodge when not on safari.
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Jaci’s Tree Lodge provides accommodation in 8 luxurious rooms built on wooden stilts and joined by suspended wooden walkways. The thatched, wooden tree-houses overlook the Marico River and blend in with their surroundings, allowing guests to connect with the nature around them. The rooms are decorated in vibrant reds and greens, complemented by African elements, and boast an outdoor shower, a stone bath, heating and air conditioning. Wooden balconies extend into the wide open forest from each of the rooms.
The treehouse-style rooms that seem to float high above the trees, cocooning you in the wilderness. What's not to love?
No stay would be complete without an afternoon in the Terrapin Hide. Highlights include the submerged entrance tunnel and the water-level window - talk about Indiana Jones-style game viewing!
Although there are plenty of child-friendly activities for older kids, those under 13 are not permitted at the Tree Lodge.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Jaci's Tree Lodge can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made South Africa trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended South Africa trips featuring Jaci's Tree Lodge or get advice and suggestions from one of our South Africa specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Jaci's Tree Lodge start from around $990, or US$990, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
It’s easily accessible, malaria-free and you’ll spot the Big Five – what’s not to love?
