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Our Favourite Star Beds in Southern Africa

Author

Chantal Barnard

Posted

February 17, 2025

Do you ever dream of sleeping under vast African skies? Imagine fading off to sleep with the distant sounds of lions or the gentle rumbling of elephants. Imagine being in a far-off world removed from the chaos, stress, and worries just to immerse yourself in the senses of the wild. Nothing is quite as romantic as waking up with your loved one by your side with the evening star still twinkling above you.

The Best Starbeds in Southern Africa

Want to rekindle the spark in your relationship or celebrate a special occasion? Wake up to the natural world where you can feel refreshed and connected. Your fantasy can become a dream come true.

From the gentle flow of the Zambezi River to the bush in Sabi Sand and the watery wonderland of Botswana, here are our favourite settings to spend the night under the stars.

> “I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy” – Ernest Hemingway.

Starbed Treehouse, Victoria Falls River Lodge

Tickle your fancy with endless options to choose from, ignite your taste and spark your imagination with starbeds like Victoria Falls River Lodge Starbed Treehouses.

Isolated on the private Kandahar Island, you'll find yourself overlooking the Zambezi River and enjoying nothing but stunning views of this secluded piece of paradise. Waking up to the beautiful call of the African fish eagle as the morning sun casts a golden glow on the banks of the river is the dreamiest way to start your day.

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The sounds of the gentle Zambezi flowing is your lullaby

Victoria Falls River Lodge

Chalkley Treehouse, Lion Sands

There's something truly special about exchanging your usual four walls for a bush bed. The Chalkley Treehouse in the Sabi Sands is built around a majestic 500-year-old leadwood tree that offers ooh-la-la privacy and views that will have you swooning.

Here, you'll still find the luxury touches you deserve while you're out in the wild. You can have the best of both comfort and style while you still have a place to deepen your connection with yourself and the world around you. Enjoy a little naughty Amarula (South African liqueur) in your coffee as the morning’s promise sparks excitement.

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Treehouse tranquility meets the Sabi Sand's wild beauty

Lion Sands

Baobab Tree House, Xigera

Baobab Tree House is a beautiful artwork that ticks every box. Sleeping under the stars? Tick! Panoramic views? Tick! Far away from civilisation? Tick!

Xigera in the Okavango Delta is your go-to destination if you're looking for something extraordinary. This is a one-of-a-kind rare gem tucked away in indigenous Croton trees. Space, serenity and tranquillity await you at this remarkable property.

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Elevate (literally!) your safari experience in a baobab treehouse oasis

Xigera

Africa: Where Heaven Meets Earth

Make your dreams come true, book that flight, pack your bags and step out of your comfort zone. Re-kindle the love in your relationship. Bring back that skip in your step, the passion in your love life.

One day, you'll look back, and this will only be a memory but one you'll treasure for the rest of your life. There's so much to explore. A little piece of heaven awaits. Connect with nature and your other significant other. Dream big, travel bigger.

Featured image: Kingston Treehouse, Lion Sands

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