We had a great stay at Lion Tree! Lynn and Brian and the entire staff made us feel so welcome and comfortable. The area is beautiful and there’s lots of things to do. The food was absolutely amazing and it was a great experience to have it by the campfire. We definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed in August 2025

No WiFi in the tent, only at the reception, bar and pool area.

The owners and the staff were so kind! We arrived as guests and left as friends. Having diner together with a campfire underneath the stars. There are a lot of options to do tours (safari or Panorama route) and the staff will take care of everything in an excellent way. At night we could hear the lions roar.

Stayed in May 2025

A little dated maybe and we prefer self-catering, but as an all-in package we had everything we needed. In our case, rain also would have impacted the experience a bit.

The treetop lodges were quirky and a new experience of living in the bush. Great hosts and very comfortable. Breakfast and dinner were great! Thank you Donald for a great bush walk.

Stayed in April 2025

We had an more than amazing stay. The staff is very helpfull. We had a wonderful big tree lodge with outside shower and perfect views. The outside diner at the fire place is so nice. We also loved it that the owner gives you special attention and travel information!

Stayed in April 2025

Lynn, Bryan and Donald make you feel very welcome in the lodge and the chefs cook the best dinners. The room is lovely and clean. Would love to return one day.

Stayed in April 2025

Lynn and Brian are very welcoming hosts, it was the perfect start of our holiday! And also great love to their staff Tandi and Flory, who made us feel very at home and who prepared lovely meals. The safari tips from Lynn and Brian were also great, and the location of the lodge is amazing (quiet, green), within 1 hour drive from Kruger. We did not prepare or pre-book very much from home, but they helped us arrange every activity very well so we could get the most out of our time at the Kruger. Would recommend staying at the Lion Tree Top Lodge very much!!

Stayed in April 2025

Nothing at all.

We had a lovely surprise upon arriving at our tent, the location in the trees was exceptional. The distance between the tents makes them very intimate, cosy. There are a very few tents in the lodge, a privilige. We enjoyed the beautiful tent, the well prepared delicious dinners. The staff and service were excellent. It was very peaceful, relaxing.

Stayed in December 2024

The food was absolutely delicious 😋

Stayed in December 2024

A special experience was staying at the Lion Tree Top Lodge in the Greater Kruger Park. At night you hear the lions roar, the hyenas call and the monkeys jump on the roof and terrace of your lodge. In the morning while you are under the outdoor shower you see the impalas and springboks pass by. During the day with a nice glass of wine by the pool you see the zebras drinking from the pond nearby. And close to the resort you can see the giraffes walk. A very special experience to see all those animals pass by your lodge. In the evening we had a very nice meal around the cozy campfire in the boma together with the super sweet hosts Brian and Lynn. The lodges are beautiful and equipped with all the necessities, separated from each other by wooden paths that provide the necessary privacy. So the resort seemed all to yourself. No mass tourism here like with the accommodations in the Kruger Park. In short, a real African bush experience in this small-scale, cozy resort, which was a highlight of our road trip through South Africa, thanks in part to Brian and Lynn.

Stayed in September 2024

Nothing much, just the size of the pool, a bit small for us who enjoy swimming & where it’s located next to reception, not practical.

Love their tent tree house, it’s beautiful, spacious, clean & practical for travellers. The whole experience of having dinner outside the bom fire, it’s authentic….my kids loved it. The food was so delicious, always looked forward for the surprise dinner & the breakfast buffet.🤗 The owners (Lynn + Brian) & staff (Donald, Mamsy & Florence) are so friendly, you feel at home. Very kind & lovely people, my family felt so appreciated.❤️

Stayed in June 2024

There was now lions

Very nice and private

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing, it was all great.

A superb and relaxing oasis in the middle of the bush. Lynn and Brian are exceptional hosts and their staff are amazing. Great food was also a bonus. Thanks for a great stay, it was the perfect close to our South African adventure 😊

Stayed in March 2024

Owners and staff were extremely nice. we had a lovely dinner together out in the camp fire place. We took the early walking safari which was nice, how ever we didn't see anything new from Kruger. :-) Donald the tour gut is something else The room is on a tree with nets to see the nature.

Stayed in March 2024

Limited game to see st the reserve but good game watching nearby and organised tours available to get to them

Accomodation was very good, the canvas tree lodges are spacious, comfortable and secluded. The optional outdoor shower was wonderful! Hosts Lynn and Brian were lovely and full of information, I think they will be retiring soon so catch them while you can!

Stayed in March 2024

The road to get to the property - visitors should heed Lynn's advice to use a high clearance vehicle.

Everything - Lion Tree Top Lodge is all you could wish for - brilliant hosts, fabulous room in an amazing setting, excellent food, good selection of drinks at the honesty bar. We had peace and quiet and were able to relax during the day then had convivial evenings by the fire eating dinner with our hosts - haven't laughed so much in ages. The bush walk with Donald on our last morning was memorable and there was a lovely breakfast every morning.

Stayed in January 2024

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It’s a beautiful place in a private reserve. Brian, Lynn and there manager Donald are doing everything to makes you feel great during your stay

Stayed in January 2024

What an absolutely amazing place and people. Couldn’t asked for a better place to spend my new year! Brian, Donald, Lynn, Mamsi and the rest of staff made me feel so at home and taken care of. Rooms/tents are very spacious and comfortable with a huge terrace so you can really take in the surroundings. Dinner around the fireplace in the evening was lovely, and the food was amazing! Be prepared to gain a couple kilos - it’s so worth it ;) They will arrange any activity for you and I can also highly recommend the bush walks. I hope to be back at Lion Tree Top soon!

Stayed in January 2024

There was nothing not to like

Our hosts, Lynn and Brian, treated the 5 of us like family. Great communication prior to our arrival, regarding game drives and other activities, all being organised ahead of time. Really comfortable 'tree top tents', in the Bush, with associated wildlife nighttime noises. Fantastic sleeps. Loved the small social gatherings at breakfast and dinner, meeting and chatting with the other local and intrmernational guests, together with Lynn and Brian. Food was excellent and plentiful. Great chef and all the staff were so friendly and helpful. We were very sad to leave after our 6 nights and 5 very full days. Would highly recommend it if you want to experience the real Bush atmosphere in a small, family group setting.

Stayed in January 2024

The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The host, her husband and staff were amazing. We felt at home. The cook mumsie spoiled us with amazing food

Stayed in December 2023

It is lost in a Game reserve which is awesome, the road to get there is a bit tidious and 45min from Kruger entrance. That is just a very small downside, otherwise the place is perfect to deconnect.

The rooms in the trees are amazing, so unique and comfortable, it’s an amazing experience. To fall asleep with the sound of the savana forest is one of a kind. Lynn and Brian and all the team are amazing, very nice and great to talk with. Thank you for their very warm welcome, you feel almost home. A very great stay, and the food was also delicious.

Stayed in November 2023

Would have been nice to be in a reserve with its own local game drive. However, Lynn organized a separate drive to Malenyeti, which was great.

Lynn and Brian were fantastic hosts,and staff were delightful Lovely atmosphere in a small and intimate camp. Tented accommodation in the trees was a great experience.Good proximity to Blyde river canyon (boat cruise) too.

Stayed in September 2023

Fantastic place and location, great staff and food. Would definitely return to this place.

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing at all

The place is very clean and well-kept, beautiful, in the heart of a private and quiet nature reserve. The cabins: each cabin is isolated from the other cabins. Although there ia a shower and a hotub, there is (in addition) an outside (isolated) shower. The bed is insanely comfortable, the atmosphere is romantic and reminiscent of the movie "Memories of Africa". Each cabin has private access for the vehicle. The hosts: A warm local couple, Bryan and Lynn, loving and caring, even after we left the lodge. From the first moment we got the feeling of a "home away from home". Meals: we especially enjoyed breakfast and dinner thanks to the great cooker on site and we ate the dinners around the fire. One night we even spotted buffaloes while having dinner. In conclusion, staying at the place is highly recommended, even if it is necessary to get there specifically. Thank you so much, Bryan and Lynn.

Stayed in September 2023

Lynn, Brian and Donald are the best hosts ever🙏🙏🙏 we strongly recommend the bush walk with Donald. The game drives as well, in Krueger and Manuleti park

Stayed in August 2023