Sleep-outs: Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa
Treehouse escapes, star beds & sleep-out decks in the Greater Kruger National Park
Lion Sands Kingston Treehouse
Location:
Lion Sands, Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga
Description:
Surrounded by untouched wilderness, this is the ultimate in bush luxury. Constructed of
wood and glass, the décor is contemporary and very appealing.
Adventure Level:
Moderate adventure level. (Richard's rating: Enclosed bathroom and pull-up drawbridge,
so nice and safe.)
Highlights:
Spectacular luxury and high on the romance scale.
Costs:
Full nightly rate applies and there is an additional surcharge for the sleep-out.
Lion Sands Tinyeleti
Location:
Sabi Sand Reserve, Mpumalanga
Description:
This overnight wilderness experience is a raised deck overlooking the Sabie River, where
animals are drawn to drink. Torchlight adds to the authenticity and romance of the
experience.
Adventure Level:
Exciting open feel. There is nothing between you and millions of stars.
Highlights:
This is truly the place to star-gaze.
River frontage means good game viewing...and lots of night sounds to look forward to.
River frontage means good game viewing...and lots of night sounds to look forward to.
Costs:
Full nightly rate applies and there is an additional surcharge for the sleep-out.
Africa on Foot
Location:
Klaserie Private Nature Reserve, Limpopo Province
Description:
This camp offers 5 chalets and 1 treehouse room for the more adventurous. Open
fronted, and comfortable the treehouse is elevated above the ground.
Adventure Level:
A treehouse room in a small camp, rather than a solitary night outdoors. Semiadventurous.
Highlights:
Laid-back camp specialising in walking safaris.
Intimate safari experience.
Intimate safari experience.
Costs:
Treehouse room is booked.
Rhino Walking Safaris Sleepout Platform
Location:
Kruger National Park, Mpumalanga
Description:
Guests depart on foot from Plains Camp (home of Rhino Walking Safaris) to the platforms arriving in the early evening in time to enjoy Sundowners on the platforms overlooking a waterhole where animals are drawn to drink.
Adventure Level:
Adventurous, but as there are other platforms nearby, you won’t feel too isolated.
Highlights:
- Positioned on a private wilderness concession in the heart of the the world-renowned Kruger National Park
- Solid structure with 4 sleepout platforms
- Walking Safaris are the main activity at Plains Camp (home of Rhino Walking Safaris). Right on your doorstep, a mere 30 minute drive from Plains Camp, is our sister lodge, Rhino Post Safari Lodge, from where 2 daily on road game drives are done, offering an all round safari experience
Costs:
No additional charge from Plains Camp. Sleepouts are totally weather dependent. The first guests to reserve a trail determine whether a Sleepout will be done on that trail or not.
A night at the Sleepout decks is available from Rhino Post as an optional activity. There is no extra cost for a group of 4 or more. For 3 or less guests a surcharge will be levied. Prior arrangement required and subject to availability.
A night at the Sleepout decks is available from Rhino Post as an optional activity. There is no extra cost for a group of 4 or more. For 3 or less guests a surcharge will be levied. Prior arrangement required and subject to availability.
Garonga
Location:
Makalali Conservancy, Greater Kruger
Description:
Sleep out on a beautiful deck with stunning views over the bushveld. This platform is a 20 minute drive from the main camp.
Adventure Level:
High adventure level. Romantic and isolated, just you and the animals.
Highlights:
Secluded and private.
Costs:
Full nightly rate applies, which is inclusive of the sleep-out experience.
