Plettenberg Bay

Tsala Treetops Lodge

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Tsala Treetops?

Stays at Tsala Treetops start from around US$620 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.

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Tsala Treetops

About Tsala Treetops Lodge

Think luxury treehouse, with a stilted suite and wraparound veranda.

Set amidst the treetops in a dense indigenous forest, Tsala Treetop Lodge is the perfect destination if you enjoy combining your wilderness experience with a bit of Garden Route pizzazz. Within the lodge, the atmosphere is hushed, tempting you to spend hours on the elevated decks listening to birdsong and gazing through your binoculars to identify the singers. The undeniable star of the show is the rare Knysna loerie, or Knysna turaco, which may visit your suite if your magic is working. If you need some high life, you're just 10 kilometres from the action in jet-set Plettenberg Bay.

Plettenberg Bay , South Africa

From $620 per person/per night

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The property

You enter the main lodge via a huge foyer, its roof supported by blackwood columns. Outside, ornamental fountains and quiet ponds enhance the tranquil mood. Meals are served in three locations – the glass-walled dining room, the dining deck suspended above the forest floor, and Zinzi restaurant. The food is highly rated, with full-on breakfasts and dinners you could linger over for hours (enjoy wines from the well-stocked cellar). The glass-boxed lounge is a cosy retreat.

The rooms

A well-lit wooden walkway leads from the main lodge to 10 luxury suites and six two-bedroom villas. All are secluded within the trees, with glass walls and private decks for those panoramic views (this is a truly beautiful part of the country) and infinity plunge pools, which may be visited by playful vervet monkeys. The bathrooms have deep stone tubs, twin sinks and al fresco showers. The two-bedroom villas have kitchenettes and dining rooms and other items vital for families and larger parties.

Activities

The activities at Tsala are certainly different. When you're ready to put down your binos and leave your recliner, swing through the trees on a canopy tour; go snorkelling among seals; visit the world's largest free-flight bird sanctuary; get some primate action at Monkeyland; visit Tenikwa Wild Cat Sanctuary; or go sailing. There's more – you'll just have to see when you get there. Children aged 10-plus are welcome.

Why we love it

Forest living simply doesn't get more glamorous than this - topped off with views of the canopy and the valley from every window.

Insiders Tip

Twitcher or not, it's worth visiting Birds of Eden, the world's largest free-flight sanctuary set in a forested gorge that has been domed to protect more than 3,500 birds.

Something to think about

While the two-bedroom villas are suitable for families, those with little ones should be aware of the lodge's elevation.

Plan your stay

How to book Tsala Treetops

How do I book Tsala Treetops?

Tsala Treetops 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 Tsala Treetops 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Tsala Treetops?

Stays at Tsala Treetops start from around $620 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.

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