• Tranquility- birdsong and the sounds of the forest surround you at the lodge.

• Leisure - enjoy aromatherapy massage treatments at the lodge's health centre.

• Nature- the tree houses are built with natural materials to maintain the forest environment.

The Phantom Forest tree house suites sit beneath a canopy of Afromontane forest in Knysna. The area has a rich and diverse vegetation, with forests, Cape Coastal fynbos and estuarine wetland.

The tree houses are built with emphasis placed on sustainable construction methods. They have been built with materials made from alien vegetation and have been decorated with a natural African touch. The lodge won the 2001 Premier Award for the Best Eco Experience.

This unique and beautiful location lends itself to a number of relaxing and interesting activities. You can explore the area on forest walks, canoe up the Knysna river, or simply relax in the pool while you take in the scenery.

Phantom Forest's facilities are designed to enhance your relaxing experience. The Body Boma offers a range of stress-relieving treatments, such as aromatherapy treatments, reflexology, reiki and Swedish massages. You can unwind in the Bubble Barrel, a forest jacuzzi.

Phantom Forest Lodge lies 7km West of Knysna, at the foot of Phantom Pass on South Africa's Garden Route.

• The Elephant Sanctuary

• A La Carte Restaurant
• Balcony
• Gym
• Mini Bar
• Security System
• Spa
• Swimming Pool

You can enjoy sundowners at the Eyrie as you watch the unique forest sunsets. In winter, pre-dinner drinks may be enjoyed around a cozy log fire.

Dinner is served in the boma, serving New Age International cuisine with an African touch. You can also dine at Chutzpah, a Morrocan-style restaurant and leisure space.

Phantom Forest offers large and elevated tree house suites, made from alien vegetation in accordance with the lodge's eco-restoration programme. Each suite has a private veranda where you can enjoy the forest views in peace.

The suites are tastefully decorated, with new Moroccan suites following a distinctly North African style. All suites have en-suite bathroom facilities and are made for comfort.

• 1 October 2008 - 30 April 2009
  
  From € 115 £ 91 R 1450 $ 178 per person sharing
• 1 May 2009 - 30 September 2009
  
  From € 99 £ 79 R 1250 $ 154 per person sharing
• 1 October 2009 - 30 April 2010
  
  From € 123 £ 98 R 1550 $ 191 per person sharing

† All prices are accurate but you may find that the final rates in your quotation vary slightly due to room type, seasonality and currency conversion.