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Tsala Treetop Lodge
Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa · Independent · High Luxury
Sixteen suites and villas hang in the indigenous forest canopy outside Plettenberg Bay, stone and blackwood on Afro-Baroque columns, each with its own infinity pool in the trees. The Hunter family opened Tsala in 2000 beside their older Hunter's Country House, then added more canopy rooms through 2007, with Zinzi cooking on the same Garden Route estate.
- 16 rooms
- Opened 2000
About Tsala Treetop Lodge
- Each suite and villa has a private infinity pool in the forest canopy, on stone masonry and massive blackwood columns.
- The Hunter family opened the lodge in 2000 beside Hunter's Country House and kept adding rooms through 2007.
- Zinzi Restaurant shares the Garden Route estate; there is a small chapel in the trees.
History
Opened in 2000 as part of the family-owned Hunter Hotels collection, Tsala Treetop Lodge was designed to celebrate the ancient spirit of Africa through a unique 'Afro-Baroque' aesthetic. The property features dramatic stone masonry and massive Blackwood columns, with suites and villas added in stages between 2000 and 2007 to provide elevated luxury within the forest canopy. It occupies a sprawling estate that also includes the historic Hunter’s Country House and the acclaimed Zinzi Restaurant.
The setting
1 km from N2 freeway. 2 km from Knysna Elephant Park.
Restaurants and bars
- Zinzi Restaurant — Restaurant
Amenities
- Private infinity plunge pools for all suites and villas
- Glass-walled main restaurant and lounge with suspended viewing decks
- Forest walking trails and birdwatching opportunities on the estate
- On-site gourmet dining at Tsala Restaurant and the award-winning Zinzi Restaurant
- In-room spa and wellness treatments
- Intimate 'Chapel in the Forest' for weddings and events
- Infinity pool
- Fitness center
- Yoga
- Wine cellar
- Pet-friendly
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