what our guests say
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
“We visited the Lion Tree Top Lodge in September as a part of a multi-day tour in
and around Kruger.
From the minute we arrived we were blown away at the hospitality and unique
atmosphere which Gill and West had created. It was absolutely incredible.
Getting to meet and walk with Demi and Tana was so special that I'm afraid words
don't do it justice. It was, without a doubt, the highlight of an already amazing trip. To
top it all off, West was a fabulous host and the BBQ pit / dinner venue and bar made
for a great evening.
I cannot wait to visit again!
Thanks West for a fantastic memory and we eagerly look forward to next time!”
KATHRYN &
ROB HICKS
“The walk with lions has been the highlight of my two weeks in South Africa. From a
beautiful lodge, amazing hosts, terrific food, as well as two of the most incredible
white lions, this experience will thrill anyone.”
HEIDI HARRIS
“My husband is South African and we visit family and friends every Christmas. At the
start of our trip we treat ourselves to a holiday before catching up with family and
friends in Jo'burg. This year we were fortunate enough to have been told about Lion
Treetop Lodge and to spend 4 days of our holiday there. We cannot recommend this
experience enough.
The accommodation is lovely, not luxurious as such but unique in every way. As well
as an inside shower and a sunken bath there's also an outdoor shower from which I
watched zebra and buck walk by whilst showering!
The beauty and uniqueness of Lion Treetop Lodge is that you're in a nature reserve
where you can walk by yourself and see beautiful animals wander by. We walked
every day and came across giraffe, zebra, wilderbeest, monkeys, impala and my
favourite - the dung beetle - plus others.
There were two highlights for us 1) Tana and Demi, the two gorgeous white lions that
West and Gill have raised after they were orphaned 2) the hospitality that we were
treated to by Gill, Brian, Don, Lynn and the rest of the team - the food was second to
none - as good as any exclusive restaurant. Walking with the lions is something we
will never forget. Seeing Tana and Demi come running out of the house and being
able to stroke them and walk with them was simply amazing. If you get the chance to
visit then you must and make sure you take the time to walk and relax in the
beautiful surroundings.”
NEIL & KERRY
“It's always a pleasure to hear from someone with exetprise.”
ESTELLA
“Gogo, Mandisa and I had a really fantastic time at Lion Tree Top Lodge. To be
honest, it was one of the very best weekend trips that we have had for a very long
time. Gill and West are the owners and are wonderful hosts. The whole idea of
walking with the white lions is a fantastic. Here is the really good news:
Gill is not a chef. Nor are her 2 helpers. As you know, I was in the five star hotel
business where I worked for the largest hotel group in the world. I also spent an
extra 4 years in the kitchen because I was fascinated with how the European chefs
made food taste so delicious. Gill and her 2 helpers’ food was fantastic. I would
recommend their food ANYTIME. They do not have to stand back for anyone.
Getting back to the Lion Tree Top Lodge: The concept of a tented home in the trees
initially seemed a lot different. The tree tent homes were an instant hit for Mandisa. It
was adventure time! Gogo and I found it to be very spacious yet cosy. I loved the
rooms.
Obviously, the highlight was the walks with the 2 white lioness cubs. West takes
nothing to chance. He has a few guides / security that walk with the guests ensuring
that the cubs do not get rough. It is VERY safe and gives tourists an excellent
chance to see how these cubs, even though they have been protected, show their
natural instinct of stalking and chasing. If you have any customers that want
something different, this is definitely the guest lodge that you should promote.
We have been to so many game lodges where the highlight is a game ride at 16h00
until 21h00. Then you have to get up early in the morning to go on another game
drive at 05h00. Once you have done this for a few times, it really becomes extremely
boring. There is very little excitement to talk of. Lion Tree Top Lodge is completely
different. When we walked with the cubs, which was an unbelievable experience on
its own, we saw wilderbeest, zebra, fox, buck and a host of fascinating bird life. And
you get to exercise at the same time. You also get to learn a lot about the lions in
their natural habitat. West, has very capable guides / security that are very well
versed in answering any questions relating to the lionesses.
Finally, the hospitality is what impressed me most. Gill and West spend a lot of
quality time with their clients without being in your face. They are customer driven
and have a passion for what they do.”
GOGO AND
MANDISA
After your Stay with us at Lion Tree Top Lodge Hoedspruit, we would love
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what our guests say
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
“We visited the Lion Tree Top Lodge in
September as a part of a multi-day
tour in and around Kruger.
From the minute we arrived we were
blown away at the hospitality and
unique atmosphere which Gill and
West had created.
It was absolutely incredible.
Getting to meet and walk with Demi
and Tana was so special that I'm afraid
words don't do it justice. It was,
without a doubt, the highlight of an
already amazing trip. To top it all off,
West was a fabulous host and the BBQ
pit/dinner venue and bar made for a
great evening. I cannot wait to visit
again!
Thanks West for a fantastic memory
and we eagerly look forward to
next time!”
KATHRYN &
ROB HICKS
“The walk with lions has been the
highlight of my two weeks in South
Africa. From a beautiful lodge, amazing
hosts, terrific food, as well as two of
the most incredible white lions, this
experience will thrill anyone.”
HEIDI HARRIS
“My husband is South African and we
visit family and friends every
Christmas. At the start of our trip we
treat ourselves to a holiday before
catching up with family and friends in
Jo'burg. This year we were fortunate
enough to have been told about Lion
Treetop Lodge and to spend 4 days of
our holiday there. We cannot
recommend this experience enough.
The accommodation is lovely, not
luxurious as such but unique in every
way. As well as an inside shower and a
sunken bath there's also an outdoor
shower from which I watched zebra
and buck walk by whilst showering!
The beauty and uniqueness of Lion
Treetop Lodge is that you're in a
nature reserve where you can walk by
yourself and see beautiful animals
wander by. We walked every day and
came across giraffe, zebra, wilderbeest,
monkeys, impala and my favourite -
the dung beetle - plus others.
There were two highlights for us
1) Tana and Demi, the two gorgeous
white lions that West and Gill have
raised after they were orphaned
2) the hospitality that we were treated
to by Gill, Brian, Don, Lynn and the
rest of the team - the food was second
to none - as good as any exclusive
restaurant. Walking with the lions is
something we will never forget. Seeing
Tana and Demi come running out of
the house and being able to stroke
them and walk with them was simply
amazing. If you get the chance to visit
then you must and make sure you
take the time to walk and relax in the
beautiful surroundings.”
NEIL & KERRY
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Lion Tree Top Lodge Hoedspruit,
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