Trogon House & Forest Spa Garden Route

The luxurious Trogon House & Forest Spa in Plettenberg Bay, situated along South Africa's magnificent Garden Route, offers exquisite luxury, suspended in the tree tops of a forest reserve which stretches untamed along the Tsitsikamma mountains and beyond.

The Trogon House nestles in an untouched indigenous forest, halfway between Keurbooms River and Natures Valley, the most scenic and unspoiled stretch of the Garden Route. Elevated into the tree tops, the lodges of the Trogon House embrace the forest with see-through glass walls and sky-lit roofs, creating a true 'nature forest' experience.

This secluded hideaway offers two lodges, namely Malabar Lodge and Tomba Lodge designed to house 5 luxury rooms and 2 suites. Both lodges are identical and tastefully decorated with exquisite attention to detail.  Each item found in the room is handpicked: the finest Egyptian linen, silks and crystal combined with exotic antique and African art treasures – pure indulgence for all senses is guaranteed and offered for a guest’s absolute enjoyment and pleasure.

Deep in the forest between the two lodges at the Trogon House & Forest Spa in Plettenberg Bay, a lantern lit open fire boma has been created to escape to absolute stillness or to celebrate events for up to 20 people.

The forest spa, which is available to both lodges, houses a natural stone fireplace with a candlelit Jacuzzi and glass steam room. The various massage and wellness treatments are provided by a renowned therapist and range from salt scrubs and Swedish Massages to Hot Stone and Aromatherapy treatments.

Following the latest trend and demand by the discerning VIP traveler for personalised privacy, the five star Trogon House in Plettenberg Bay may also be booked for the exclusive use of one party offering accommodation for a maximum of eight guests per lodge

What really sets the Trogon House apart, is the absolute privacy and exclusivity in the midst of nature’s pristine beauty. The Trogon House & Forest Spa provides a sanctuary of peace and serenity that allows guests to unwind and enjoy luxury in natural surroundings. 

Accommodation at the Trogon House & Forest Spa, Garden Route

The main lodge at Malabar houses the Trogon Restaurant and offers expansive reception areas and 2 bedroom suites. It is linked by elevated walkways to 2 hidden forest suites continuing on to a very private spa and treatment suite

Added to the existing lodge in February 2008, the Tomba Lodge houses the exceptional African artefact collection assembled by the owner over ten years, as well as the luxury décor - antique furniture pieces, crystal, fine Egyptian cotton linen and silks - for which Trogon House is already known. It sleeps up to 6 guests in three en-suite bedrooms, including the spacious and luxurious master suites overlooking the private pool and forest.

The two lodges are carefully positioned and designed to ensure that exclusivity and privacy are guaranteed at both properties. A walkway links the two lodges making the entire property ideal for smaller groups or even incentives.

In-house activities and facilities

• Trogon House comprises two lodges, Malabar and Tomba Lodge
• 7 rooms in total – 2 Master Suites, 4 Deluxe Double Rooms with shower or bath and 1 Twin Room (to be used in combination with Master Suite for family bookings, Deluxe room rate applies for children/adults in this room)
• Daily guided forest walks to our Buffels river below the lodge
• Arranging of any adventure activities / bookings
• All rooms full under floor heating with private bathrooms
• Satellite television & telephones in all rooms & areas, minibar
• Buffet breakfasts
• Private pool per lodge
• Sundecks with views of the forest and Tsitsikamma mountains
• Lounge and entertainment areas with fireplaces
• The Forest Spa is available to both lodges and can be pre-booked.
• Exclusive use of Tomba Lodge (3 rooms) available
• Intimate restaurant at Malabar Lodge
• Children under 8 not recommended due to elevated structure of lodges

Restaurant and Bar at the Trogon House

The Restaurant and Bar at the Trogon House in Plettenberg Bay is situated in the main lodge with a beautiful view onto the swimming pool.  During winter guests may enjoy a coffee and cuddle up on the couch infront of the fire place. In the summertime, guests may enjoy a freshly made fruity cocktail under the umbrella's on the swimming pool deck.

The Trogon House chooses the freshest ingredients and the chefs prepare the most delicious meals to satisfy even the finest palate. From a fresh crispy green salad with cashew nuts and strawberries to Fillet Al Anglaise. Visitors are invited for an unforgettable dining experience at the Trogon House.

Boma at the Trogon House

In the heart of the forest, between Malabar and Tomba Lodge the wooden walkway wanders down to earth to our open-fire forest boma, lit only by oil lanterns and the moon, sun and stars, a place of absolute quiet, the scent of the forest, the dance of the fireflies.  The Boma is the place to taste one of the fine selection of South African wines and to join in with the jembe drumming circles.

Forest Spa at the Trogon House, Garden Route
   
Exclusive to guests at the Trogon House is the inhouse Spa, for absolute indulgence at any time of the day and night. The thatch and glass spa is completely surrounded by natural forest and amazingly the bright colours of the elusive Narina Trogon and Knysna Lourie birds in flight have often been seen from the glass sauna and steam room.

Guests may sip champagne in the candlelit jacuzzi, watch the dance of the open fire, and allow the professional therapist to indulge them with one of their spa treatments. Guests may choose from a wide variety of different spa treatments ranging from deep tissue massages, salt scrubs with Essential oils, Swedish Massages, Aroma Therapies, Manual Lymph Drainages to Hot Stone Therapies. 

Forest Reserve: Keurbooms River and Natures Valley, Garden Route

The luxurious Trogon House & Forest Spa nestles in untouched indigenous forest, between Keurbooms river and Natures Valley, the most scenic and unspoiled stretch of the Garden Route. The journey to the Trogon House takes guests through an Elephant Sanctuary, Past the Birds of Eden and Monkeyland reserves to enter a 1.4km pristine track winding beneath the trees under the Forest Canopy.

Deep in the Forest the track opens up to an elevated sun-drenched pool deck high up in the canopy with spectacular views of Tsitsikamma forest. Being suspended on massive tree trunks, the lodge embraces the forest with glass walls and roofs, creating a true "in the forest" experience.

Activities in close proximity to the Trogon House & Forest Spa

Only minutes away from the Trogon House & Forest Spa lies the charming village of Plettenberg Bay, with its nightlife, shopping, restaurants and arguably finest white sand beaches in South Africa lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean.
                                                        
Natures Valley

The Tsitsikamma National Park surrounds Nature's Valley with a pristine beach, a beautiful lagoon and the indigenous Tsitsikamma forest. The Otter Trail is a very popular 5 day hike / 15 minutes from Trogon house

Elephant Sanctuary

Experience an elephant back safari and great interaction with these gentle giants in the Knysna forest / 1.5 km from Trogon House

Monkeyland

Monkeyland is an eco adventure tourist driven free-roaming multi-specie primate sanctuary / 1.4 km from Trogon House

Birds of Eden

Birds of Eden is a world class free flight bird sanctuary. The unique 2 hectare dome (World’s largest) spans over a gorge of indigenous forest / 1.6 km from Trogon House

Bloukrans Bridge

Various activities such as Bungee Jumping (Highest jump in the world), Sea Kayaking, Polo etc are within a 30 minute drive of Trogon House.

Storms River

Here there are some exilirating outdoor activities to try, White River Rafting, Whale Watching, Tree Top Canopy Slides are some examples.