Bathed in the whispers of the fever trees, Ubizane Tree Lodge transports you to the world of Kipling’s Elephant Child. Cradled in the sheltering boughs, 24 thatched tree houses hover stork like in the gathering dusk. Each unique balconied tree house is thatched in traditional patterns while interior walls are clad with locally-woven sleeping mats which echo the rhythms of Maputaland.

This lodge, is in the heart of a game reserve where rhino, giraffe and zebra roam freely beneath the fluttering canopy of birdlife. Ubizane Tree Lodge lies immediately adjacent to the famous Hluhluwe Game Reserve, which affords close contact with endangered species and is the crucible of all white rhino distribution in Africa. Facilitiesinclude a dining deck and lounge area, open air boma, and curio shop.

Ubizane Tree lodge is the perfect location for family getaways, offering a wide variety of environmental adventures in the region. Strategically placed within easy driving distance from the birdlife, diving and fishing wonders of St Lucia and Sodwana Bay, Ubizane Tree Lodge is also a gateway to the renowned and spectacularly diverse Phinda Reserve. A nd as the swollen African sun sinks into the waters of the Indian Ocean, the distinctive throbbing of a Zulu dance pulsates into the night.