Tum Tum Treehouse Lodge

Camp Life

The lodge name is inspired by a local seasonal waterhole, named by the San people who used to inhabit this area. It is a legacy and tradition that Imvelo continue to embrace of conserving the land, the people and the wildlife.

Perched among teak and camelthorn woodlands in south-eastern Hwange, Tum Tum Treehouse Lodge features four elevated treetop tents - each 5 to 7 metres above the ground - and a spacious family tent on a raised wooden platform (1 metre above ground level) for up to six guests. Crafted from wood and canvas with glass sliding doors, these airy, elevated sanctuaries afford safari goers the opportunity to observe wildlife including elephants wandering beneath the rooms in serene privacy and a deep connection with nature.

Tum Tum will offers a fantastic range of activities including game drives, bush walks, walking with rhino, a ground level hide close to a waterhole for extraordinary close up photography and community visits.

Tum Tum Treehouse Lodge

Treehouses & Tents

The six room, 12 bed lodge is situated in attractive teak and camelthorn woodland overlooking a series of waterholes along an inter-dune trough. Four treehouses feature en-suite bathrooms, well-appointed on beautiful wooden decks with insulated canvas walls, sliding glass doors and windows, showcasing the ancient camelthorns in which they are perched. Guests can watch wildlife wandering below them from the comfort of their treehouse bedroom.

The lodge also offers a tented family suite like the one at Bomani. This suite is on a raised wooden platform (approx. 1 meter above the ground) and it has two bedrooms (1 has a king bed and the other 2 single beds), each ensuite, providing flexible accommodation options for families as well as couples and honeymooners.

We see Tum Tum as a lodge where our guests can slow down and relax on their treehouse decks to enjoy the wildlife parade below and in front.

Tum Tum Treehouse Lodge

Activities

Aside from sitting on the deck of your treehouse and enjoying an armchair safari, Tum Tum offers a range of activities and experiences. From morning and afternoon game drives exploring the national park to approaching big game such as elephants on foot with your professional guide and spending time in our look-up blind at Madiseka Pan photographing wildlife just meters away there is much on offer.

In addition to this, you have the opportunity to visit Mlevu Rhino Sanctuary to learn about the rhino conservation initiative, interact with the Cobras and walk with two of our rhinos, Asenze and Mlevu. Our village communities around Mtshwayeli are already excited to welcome visitors from around the world and Tum Tum’s guests will be able to enjoy Imvelo’s immersive community visits and activities acknowledged for their respectful authenticity.