5 Days Budget Safari in Kruger National Park, South Africa

Tremisana Game Lodge

You will stay at Tremisana Game Lodge for one night. Tremisana Game Lodge is the largest and leading lodge in this section having a total of 15 chalets plus a two-bedroomed guesthouse. It can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests. Each room of the lodge has en-suite shower, toilet, and basin. All units are air-conditioned. The lodge is serviced by two excellent boreholes. Its proximity to the tar road means Tremisana Game Lodge is easily accessible all year round including the rainy season.

The presence of lions, elephants, and buffalos necessitates an electric fence around the camp. Perhaps the most striking feature of Tremisana game lodge is the beautiful gardens. The presence of numerous bougainvilleas, various palms, and cycads gives the camp a subtropical feel. Water features add a soothing effect, making the overall feel of Tremisana Game Lodge very relaxing. At night, the subdued light from the illuminated paved walkways lends a romantic and magical ambiance to the camp.

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

You will stay in a tent at Marc's Treehouse Lodge for 3 nights. Marc’s Treehouse Lodge offers rustic but comfortable accommodation geared to put one in close contact with the sights, sounds, and scents of the wild. The amenities include electric fans, mosquito nets, comfortable beds, linen, towels, and soap.

Day 1

You will be picked up from your hotel in Gauteng or O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and travel via the Highveld grasslands to the subtropical Lowveld. At Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule section of the Kruger National Park, you may unwind at the bar, enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, and relax in the beautiful tropical gardens.

Then, you will board to an open Land Cruiser for a 3-hour sunset drive that will be your first opportunity to experience the varied fauna and flora of Africa. You will then watch the magnificent African sunset and after dark, you will use spotlights to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner in the Boma will be a traditional South African meal. Your overnight stay will be in an en-suite chalet.

Day 2

At sunrise, you will drive to a remote spot along the Olifants River to enjoy a 4-hour bush walk. Your ranger will lead you through the bush at a pace you can handle. The thrill of following big animals will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute even if your ranger is adequately armed. You will return to Tremisana for brunch. At 15:00, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive.

Afterwards, you will be transferred to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge where the accommodation is in tents near the Klaserie River. The tents are equipped with beds and bedding, soap, towels, electric light, and fan. Dinner and overnight will be at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.

Day 3

You will drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger on a custom-built open-sided game viewer. You will have an opportunity to view game without intervening glass windows and also listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. Viva Safaris has regular stops at picnic spots, rest camps, and places of interest. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region’s open plains attract large herds of zebras, giraffes, and antelopes that in turn, attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.

Day 4

After breakfast, you will travel to the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for injured and orphaned animals and birds. You will have an opportunity to get close and personal to some of the residents including lions and leopards. At around 15:00, you will drive to Tshukudu Game Lodge where you will enjoy another open vehicle game drive to see the Big Five in Tshukudu Game Reserve. Overnight will be at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.

Day 5

You will enjoy a sunrise walk. After breakfast, you will drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendors including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon. You will then return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off will be scheduled by an arrangement.

Vehicle

The safari is conducted on nine-seater open game-viewing vehicles. The open game viewers offer elevated vantage positions from where your game-viewing and photographic opportunities are greatly enhanced. All the game-viewing vehicles are 4x4 conversions with access to all roads in all weather conditions.

• See the scenic highlights including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon
• Visit Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre on day four

This safari will take place in Kruger National Park.

You will be served breakfasts and dinner. You will also enjoy bush braai at Marula Tree Boma.

• 2-hour game drive in Balule Nature Reserve
• 3-hour game drive in Tshukudu Game Reserve
• 3-hour sunset drive in Balule Plains Big Five Reserve
• 4-hour bush walk with armed rangers
• 4 nights’ accommodation
• Airport transfers from and to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
• All entry fees
• Breakfasts and dinners plus bush braai at Marula Tree Boma
• Full day game in Kruger National Park in an open vehicle
• See the scenic highlights including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon
• Visit Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre

• Drinks
• Gratuities
• Lunches
• Personal items

Arrival by airplane

Please book your flight to arrive at O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). Transfer from and to the airport is included. Viva Safaris will pick you up from the airport.

Transfer to and from Gauteng to the accommodation establishments are in air-conditioned Toyota Quantums. Viva Safaris offers you an excellent security as they conduct a door-to-door collection from your homes, hotels, hostels or O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), thus ensuring your safety.

• A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
• The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
• The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.