Lion Sands Treehouses

Imagine spending the evening, laying beneath the stars, in your own private treehouse and waking up only to be surrounded by all the wildlife that roams the African bush. Do you have the chills yet?! I do. And to think the idea of these luxurious treehouses first came about in 1933 by outdoorsman Guy Aubrey Chalkey, who stumbled across a plot of land bordering Kruger National Park Family and set up camp in a centuries old Leadwood Tree to escape predators. Today, the family owned and managed Lion Sands Reserve prides itself on its holistic approach to safari and even employs a full time ecologist to monitor the effect of commercialization on the wilderness. The reserve, spread across Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve and Kruger National Park, includes four luxurious lodges and four breathtaking treehouses for guests to experience. I mean, if I had to choose, it would be a treehouse, hands down. Sign. Me. Up.

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(images via Lion Sands)

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15 Comments

  1. LOVE. <3

    8.8.16
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  2. Michelle wrote:

    They are absolutely stunning, I would love to spend at least a night there!
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  3. Kristie wrote:
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  4. Impeccable Woman wrote:

    And what of the natives? Are they there as part of the scenic experience too? So entitled and privileged, big thumbs down.

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  5. KinKin wrote:

    Oh my word that is awesome!!!

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  6. Francisca wrote:

    Its really pretty but I wouldn’t sleep there ever – all the open space and not a wall between me and the wilderness? I’m not as brave as explorers and natgeo photographers hahah

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  7. Shelley wrote:

    Wow, so beautiful! However, probably out of my price range! Not sure how authentic this experience would be either.
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  8. dwtravel wrote:

    awesome and beautiful place, so romantic.

    9.17.16
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  9. nice pictures, i think i want to made like this in my backyard to. thank you.

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  10. Zeea wrote:

    Impeccable Woman: what of the natives?????
    Nowhere does it say the natives are “part of the scenic experience”, or being harmed in any way! The Lion Sands Reserve appears ecologically responsible to me. Sounds like sour grapes on your part. I could never afford this type of experienced, but I don’t resent those who can.

    10.11.16
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  11. Wow! What a place! I wish I could be their all alone or with my soulmate! The environment is completely natural and cool!
    Also I should praise the photographers and the crews for their amazing capture and post processing work.

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  12. very beautiful..great setting..

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  13. very nice view

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  14. Lissette wrote:

    Simply amazing experience. This is the new trend in Africa in all those luxury camps. Tree houses, Star Beds and Sleepout Decks. The most amazing Africa Safari experience for the travelers. Some of them are not as expensive as you may think. There are so many of them now.

    http://www.karellafrica.com/star-beds-and-sleep-out-decks/

    7.28.17
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