Like 2.8m Follow @travelmail DailyMail Wednesday, Aug 26th 2015 11AM 24 C 2PM 26 C 5 Day Forecast Home News U.S. Sport TV&Showbiz Australia Femail Health Science Money Video Travel Fashion Finder Latest Headlines Travel Destinations Holiday Types Expert Reviews Mail Travel Travel Boards Travel Blog Celebrity Travel Login YOU MIGHT LIKE Sponsored Links by Taboola 8 Things To Stop Spending So Much On To Keep You Rich Lifehack The Most Beautiful Women in Sport herbeauty.co These 14 Celebrities Were Caught Red Handed AfriZap Top 8 All Time Wealthiest People GoodTips4Wealth 19 Childhood Actors Who Have Grown Up To Be Bombshells! TrendingNews.press 7 Celebrities You Didn t Know Were South African ViralSharks Safari under the stars in a 'bush bedroom': The South African hotel that offers breath taking Big 5 views from the comfort of a luxury tree house The Lion Sands Game Reserve, with its four lodges and three luxurious tree houses, is the ultimate exotic escape As well as private terraces and plunge pools, guests can also book one night stays in one of three tree houses All of the romantic tree houses are elevated for safety, almost entirely open air and lit solely by candle light It's located in the private Sabi Sands Game Reserve, adjacent to the famed Kruger National Park, in South Africa By KATIE AMEY FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 06:07 GMT, 25 August 2015 UPDATED: 14:39 GMT, 25 August 2015 60 shares View comments There can be few more spine tingling ways of seeing lions, leopards and elephants in their natural habitat than from a lavish tree house. These amazing pictures show how one particular hotel allows its guests to gaze across a private reserve near the Kruger National Park in five star luxury, with a four poster bed, sofa and dining table installed on the decking. Located in the exclusive Sabi Sand Reserve, it's truly the ultimate exotic escape, with guests taken to the treehouse at sunset, where a picnic awaits them. Ads by Downlo Whatsa whatsa.com 100% F Appscla Downloa for any Oahu R outrigg tel.com Beachfr Waikiki Rooms $207. B Imperi Cars Sa imperia a/clea Massive Clearan Specials Now! Study i Town college udy Ca We Will Study A Just Sig College http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-3202494/safari-stars-bush-bedroom-south-african-hotel-offers-breath-taking-big-5-views-comfort-luxury-tree-house. 1/9
Get in touch with nature in the most lavish way possible by staying in one of these out of the world tree houses at Lion Sands Game Reserve What's more, they aren't just treated to the sights and sounds of Africa's wildlife. Lion Sands Game Reserve, which operates several 'bush bedrooms', promises that if you look up there are stars so great in number 'they're impossible to count'. SHARE THIS ARTICLE RELATED ARTICLES Checking In: Dodgy food in Lagos, rain in Llandudno and a... Wish 'roo were here! Australia's incredible Kangaroo Island... Is this the coolest home on two wheels? Vintage Airstream... While the tree houses are undoubtedly the true scene stealers, lit only by candle light and providing the perfect setting for a romantic evening away from it all, there are several opulent lodges for those who prefer a few more walls between them and the wild animals. But no matter which lodge you choose, all offer several add ons to really take your excursion to the next level, such as safari and riverside dinners, set up in the middle of the bush. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-3202494/safari-stars-bush-bedroom-south-african-hotel-offers-breath-taking-big-5-views-comfort-luxury-tree-house. 2/9
Lit solely by candle light and lanterns, these stunning tree houses provide the ultimate exotic and romantic escape The Tinyeleti Tree House comes complete with a massive bed, telescope, sofa and dining area for a private meal under the stars http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-3202494/safari-stars-bush-bedroom-south-african-hotel-offers-breath-taking-big-5-views-comfort-luxury-tree-house. 3/9
The Kingston Tree House is situated next to a magnificent rock and also has a bathroom space, which is glassed in from the outdoors The walkway leading to the picturesque Kingston Tree House looks positively magical when illuminated in the evening http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-3202494/safari-stars-bush-bedroom-south-african-hotel-offers-breath-taking-big-5-views-comfort-luxury-tree-house. 4/9
While the tree houses are almost entirely open air, all guests are connected to hotel staff via a two way radio for their entire stay The Lion Sands Game Reserve in South Africa: Be at one with nature MORE VIDEOS Timeless Travel Trailers start work on a 1951 Flxible bus A bath with a view! Incredible scenery from tub in Agra Headcam records the moment a cyclist is shoved off her bike Teen is smashed free from coffin after family hear screams 0:00 / 0:00 And though you're unlikely to want to leave the comfort of your private villa or tree house the area is also renowned for its safari adventures. Sabi Sands is particularly known for its amazing leopard spottings. Despite being the most elusive animal of the Big 5, they are frequently seen on game drives in the reserve. Thankfully, all guests are given a two way radio, keeping them connected to a member of hotel staff at all times. All things considered, many will undoubtedly conclude that this is the resort that dreams are made of. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-3202494/safari-stars-bush-bedroom-south-african-hotel-offers-breath-taking-big-5-views-comfort-luxury-tree-house. 5/9
Whether you choose a tree house in the middle of the wilderness (left) or an opulent lodge suite (right), there is plenty of opportunity to spend time outdoors An outdoor, riverside dinner can be set up alongside the Sabi River, which winds its way into Kruger National Park http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-3202494/safari-stars-bush-bedroom-south-african-hotel-offers-breath-taking-big-5-views-comfort-luxury-tree-house. 6/9
Room with a view! For a truly once in a lifetime experience, an overnight tree house stay can be booked onto any lodge or villa package In the River Lodge, guests will have the ultimate bathroom view thanks to a massive, picture window, which opens to the waterway http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-3202494/safari-stars-bush-bedroom-south-african-hotel-offers-breath-taking-big-5-views-comfort-luxury-tree-house. 7/9
All of the villas boast private decks and plunge pools from which to possibly spot Big 5 wild game from the comfort of their sunlounger As well as a river dinner, bush dinners can also be organised for larger groups and is especially great for newlyweds on site Share or comment on this article 60 shares Sponsored Links by Taboola http://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/article-3202494/safari-stars-bush-bedroom-south-african-hotel-offers-breath-taking-big-5-views-comfort-luxury-tree-house. 8/9