Pezulu Tree House Lodge — Hotel in Maruleng Local Municipality

The few nice things to say about this place is that it has a unique location and the wild life outside your door is phenomenal. Also their guides are fantastic.

But there’s a lot of thing we didn’t like about this place.

First of all, the tree houses are old, we had a tarpaulin on some of our roof - just fix it. Also we’d expected the tree houses to be a bit more luxurious because of the high price, but they’re not. Toilet is old, sink is old, the inside is old, the mosquito nets are old, we really think some of these houses needs a big renovation. It wouldn’t take much to have them up to date.

Also you really live in a tree with bugs and animals crawling in. We had a squirrel running around while we were napping and beetles at night. If you’re a bit touchy about insects and other crawling things don’t book this. We were surprised to see how easy spiders, snakes and other insects could just crawl right in.

Another thing that was really bad is their food. Especially their lunch is horrible. We had a chicken salad and a wrap and it was the worst food we’ve had in our vacation in South Africa. Very bad quality and soaked in a greasy dressing. The dinner was better but far from the standard you would expect.

The service from the two employed guides was awesome but the welcome from the owner or other staff was very bad or not existing

This is just to put in perspective that now we are staying at a lodge 30 min from Pezulu at HALF the price and the service here is phenomenal, the food is fantastic, it’s clean, it’s up to date, there’s WiFi, there’s a real pool that’s not just a dirty dam with frogs in it, there’s a spa there’s everything you would expect when you book a place like Pezulu maybe should’ve been or once has been many years ago.

We won’t come back. Only for the guided tours and the bush life but Pezulu really needs to get up to speed and start renovating and look into new ways of cooking and how to service...

Absolutely loved our stay at Pezulu. It was an incredible getaway from the hustle and bustle of the city (JHB). We bought a daddy day deal then were lucky enough to have been upgraded to one of the luxury units. If you going to visit and really want to make the most of your stay then definitely go for the luxury units because the standard "treehouses" are about a meter off the ground whereas the luxury units are +/- 6m in the air.

The staff were all super friendly and really made you feel at home.

The only thing we didn't particularly enjoy was the communal dining as we probably would prefer to do self catering or have private dining areas. And if you want to do any activities in the Pezulu reserve (bush walks, night drives) then you need to have a guide and pay for the activity. This is definitely aimed at tourists which is great because the foreigners will have the money.

But if you a Saffa and you don't want to sit in your treehouse all day and night then prepare to spend a few hundred on...

Pezulu offers an unforgettable escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. From the moment you arrive, you're enveloped in a sense of peace and enjoying everything about wildlife. The tree houses are thoughtfully designed to complement the natural surroundings, featuring large windows, decks that let you soak in the sunrise or spot animals wandering by. The outdoor shower was truly a unique experience. The staff and management are friendly and helpful. From welcoming drinks to guided game drives, their hospitality shines. Every member of the team—from the chefs to the rangers—goes above and beyond to ensure your stay is seamless and memorable. The boma dinners under the African stars are just magically. Five start food and wine! Pezulu is more than just a getaway—it’s a soul-refreshing immersion in nature. Highly recommended for those who want to experience the beauty of the bush without sacrificing comfort. Loved every second...