A Night Out with a Difference in South Africa
At this treetop retreat, the safari continues long after the sun sets.
Nothing connects you to nature like sleeping under a sky of star constellations in the wilderness of South Africa. In the Thabametsi Treehouse, you can elevate the experience even more with a stay in their luxury treehouse, and fall asleep to the sounds of lions roaring in the distance.
In the heart of Marakele National Park, a private concession in the Waterberg region, lies the Thabametsi Treehouse. After a day out in the wilderness in an open safari vehicle, meandering through mountainous landscapes and winding waterways, guests can head here and recount stories of their wildlife encounters over a glass of wine and gourmet tapas in the treehouse hideout.
The safari continues throughout the evening, as antelopes and elephants can be spotted in the distance, framed against a vivid orange sky that eventually darkens to reveal millions of stars. There's no constellation pre-reading required either – the treehouse comes with an iPad that has a stargazing app to help guests identify constellations and planets.
A night in a treehouse is hard to beat, but when it's combined with two or three nights at Marataba Mountain Lodge, perched in a secluded location in the heart of the park, it makes for a trip that is truly unforgettable.
The lodge is fully solar-powered and the Scandi-style design allows the wild environment to really take center stage. This lodge also has just five suites, so you can connect with nature without any distractions.
Let us know and we'll start planning your treetop adventure.
Georgia Hinkley
Senior Travel Curator at Origin, Georgia is based in Bath, England. Although she has traveled to many corners of the planet, she has a particular love for Africa and its wilderness areas. When she isn't planning awesome adventures for our members, she can be found learning to surf, hiking in the west of England, kayaking, and drinking Guinness in a country pub.