South Africa
Cape Town to Port Elisabeth
Johannesburg and Kruger
March -April 2014
Viva Safaris

ITINERARIES LODGE/TREEHOUSE SAFARIS

THREE DAY LODGE/TREEHOUSE SAFARI

1 night TREMISANA LODGE 1 night MARC's TREEHOUSES
3 hour SUNSET DRIVE at BALULE PLAINS Big 5 Reserve
BUSH BRAAI at MARULA TREE BOMA
FULL DAY IN KRUGER ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
1 hour MORNING BUSHWALK
BLYDE CANYON HIGHLlGHTS

DAY ONE : Pick up from your hostel or Johannesburg Airport and travel in an airconditioned vehicle via Dullstroom or Nelspruit to Tremisana Lodge. After a short break ( swim/ early Sundowner at the bar ) you board the open Landcruiser for a 3 hour sunset drive. Your qualified guide will facilitate your first sightings of Africa's varied fauna. We stop for photos of the magnificent African sunset. After dark, your guide will use a powerful spotlight to locate nocturnal animals. We drive to the beautiful Marula Tree Boma where a ranger awaits you. Around a crackling fire, he expertly prepares your meat. After dinner continue with the night drive and arrive at TREMISANA LODGE where you will be accommodated in an air conditioned en suite chalet.

DAY TWO : After breakfast we board our open Gameviewer that provides unbeatable opportunities for a total sensual wildlife experience. These vehicles offer superior viewing and the absence of windows allows you to hear and smell the African bush and its denizens. Your experienced guide will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen/ Satara region has open plains with numerous herds of giraffe, zebra and antelope that attract the big cats. Dinner and overnight in your fascinating treehouse at Marc's Treehouse Lodge.

DAY THREE : Early morning game walk accompanied by your armed ranger. You will attempt to get close to the numerous animals that have made their home at Marc's, especially nyala, buffalo and rhino. After breakfast, you drive via the Blyde River Canyon on your return to Johannesburg where you arrive in the late afternoon. Airport dropoff by arrangement.

TARIFFS: 2014 TARIFFS : R 6195 sharing ; R 6695 single ; R 3895 child TARIFFS include all transfers, all entry fees, all game drives and game walks and accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Excluded are lunches,drinks, gratuities and personal items

FOUR DAY LODGE/TREEHOUSE SAFARI

1 night TREMISANA LODGE 2 nights MARC's TREEHOUSES
3 hour SUNSET DRIVE at BALULE PLAINS Big 5 Reserve
BUSH BRAAI at MARULA TREE BOMA
4 hour BIG FIVE BUSH WALK
2 hour GAME DRIVE on BALULE
FULL DAY IN KRUGER ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
1 hour MORNING BUSHWALK
BLYDE CANYON HIGHLlGHTS

DAY ONE : We collect our clients from all hotels and guesthouses in Gauteng as well as from Johannesburg Airport. We travel via farmlands to the picturesque Lowveld and on to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule Section of the Kruger Park. After a short break, during which you may unwind at the bar, have a swim or relax in the tropical gardens, we board the open Landcruiser for a 3h Sunset Drive. Your guide will show you various animals and birds and after darkness falls, we use spotlights to locate nocturnal species. Dinner will be an unforgettable BUSH BRAAI at the amazing Marula Tree Boma. Overnight in comfortable air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets at Tremisana.

DAY TWO : Awaken at sunrise for an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Plains, where you enjoy a 4h Bush Walk. Your experienced field guide will lead you through the bush. The thrill of following Africa's large animals until you can take a photo will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed ranger. Return to Tremisana for brunch. At 14h30 we go on an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Marc's Treehouse Lodge where accommodation is in fascinating and romantic treehouses.

DAY THREE : We travel to the Kruger Park where we board our open Gameviewer. The absence of windows and elevated vantage position allow for excellent photographic opportunities. You will have an amazing chance not only to view game but also to listen to and smell the African bush and its denizens. There will be regular stops at picnic spots and rest camps. Your experienced ranger will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen-Satara region boasts open plains and supports large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that attract numerous predators. In fact the zones we visit have the highest concentration of lions in Africa !

DAY FOUR : Enjoy an early morning walk accompanied by an armed ranger. We then drive to the awesome Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon. Return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport dropoff by arrangement.

TARIFFS 2014 TARIFFS : R 6495 sharing ; R 6995 single ; R 4295 child TARIFFS include all transfers, all entry fees, all game drives and game walks and accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Excluded are lunches,drinks, gratuities and personal items

LODGE/TENT SAFARIS

Accommodation consists of three double-bedded, two twin-bedded and two four-bedded tents supplied with beds, bedding, towels and soap, electric lights and electric fan. Ablutions include three separate showers and three separate toilets. We offer 3, 4 and 5-day packages.

THREE DAY LODGE/TENT SAFARI

1 night TREMISANA LODGE 1 night TENT

Day One :Pick up from your hostel or Johannesburg Airport and travel in an airconditioned vehicle via Dullstroom or Nelspruit to Tremisana Lodge. After a short break ( swim/ early Sundowner at the bar ) you board the open Landcruiser for a 3 hour sunset drive. Your qualified guide will facilitate your first sightings of Africa's varied fauna. We stop for photos of the magnificent African sunset. After dark, your guide will use a powerful spotlight to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner will be an unforgettable BUSH BRAAI around a crackling fire at our new MARULA TREE BOMA. After dinner, we continue with our night drive and arrive at TREMISANA LODGE where you will be accommodated in comfortable en suite chalets.

Day Two : After breakfast you travel on the open-sided Gameviewer to the Orpen Gate of Kruger. The added elevation and absence of windows allow for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. Your qualified guide will show you various animals, large and small, that frequent this outstanding wildlife paradise. The zone of Kruger you visit has the highest percentage population of giraffe, zebra, wildebeest and impala that attract numerous lions and other predators. Dinner and overnight in well-appointed tents with bed and bedding, soap and towels, electric light and fan.

Day Three : We have an early morning Bush Walk accompanied by an armed ranger. You will be shown various interesting details of the bush, including insects, spoor and scats. You have an excellent chance of encountering buffalo, nyala and other game on foot. After breakfast, we drive to the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon. We return you to your hostel or airport at around 17h00.

2014 TARIFFS : R 5195 sharing ; R 5695 single ; R 3495 child Tariffs are all-inclusive. Excluded are lunches, drinks and personal items

FOUR DAY LODGE/TENT SAFARI

1 night TREMISANA LODGE 2 nights TENT

The itinerary is the same as for the Three Day Tented experience with the additional day as follows : Wake up early and drive to the Olifants River where armed rangers will conduct a Bush Walk. They will try to track and approach the Big Five on foot. Return to Tremisana for Brunch. At 15h00 board the open Landcruiser for a 2 hour afternoon game drive. Transfer to Marc's Treehouse Lodge where you have dinner and overnight.

2014 TARIFFS : R 5495 sharing ; R 5795 single ; R 3795 child Tariffs are all-inclusive. Excluded are lunches, drinks and personal items


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