5 Day Classic Big Five Safari in Balule Nature Reserve and Kruger National Park, South Africa
Big Five Safari South Africa
Discover South Africa and be overwhelmed by the vast diversity of wildlife that Kruger National Park has to offer. This safari will serve as your starting point to a never-to-be-forgotten African Kruger Park Safari. Encounter the Big Five while staying at the largest and the leading game lodge in the Balule Section of the Greater Kruger National Park.
Key information
- Maximum group size: 9 persons
- Starting point and ending point: Gauteng
- Park fees are included.
Highlights
- Thrilling game drives
- 1 bush walk, 1 Bush Braai, and 1 sightseeing
- Explore Balule Game Reserve in Kruger National Park
- Chances to see birds, lions, leopards, the Big Five, and more
- Open land cruiser for transport during the safari
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- 4 nights’ accommodation
- Airport transfers
Types
5 activity days in English
Accommodation
Facilities
- Shopping
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Bar
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
- Restaurant
- Free Wi-Fi
During this safari, you will be provided four nights of accommodation at Tremisana Game Lodge. 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, and every bed has its own mosquito net. Wi-Fi is available all day for Tremisana guests.
The lodge is serviced by two excellent boreholes. Its proximity to the tar road means Tremisana is easily accessible all year round, including the rainy season. The presence of lions, elephant, and buffalo 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 also add a soothing effect, making the overall feel of Tremisana very relaxing. At night, the subdued light from the illuminated paved walkways lends a romantic and magical ambiance to the camp.
Program
Day 1: Arrival day (Gauteng - Tremisana Game Lodge)
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, unwind at the bar, enjoy a refreshing dip in the pool, and relax in the beautiful tropical gardens.
You will board an open land cruiser for a three-hour sunset drive for your first opportunity to experience the varied fauna and flora of Africa. Watch the magnificent African sunset and after dark, use spotlights to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner at the Marula Tree Boma will be a bush braai. Continue the night drive after dinner and overnight at Tremisana Lodge.
Day 2: Balule Big Five Game Reserve
At sunrise we drive to the Olifants River for a 4 hour bush walk. Your rangers will show you many secrets of the bush. Adrenalin surges will be acute even if your rangers are adequately armed. Return to Tremisana for brunch. Later you may sleep in your airconditioned chalet, swim or read wildlife magazines in our Lapa. Lunch will be served at 13:30. At 15:30, you will enjoy a sundowner game drive. Dinner and overnight at Tremisana.
Day 3: Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi open plains
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. There will be regular stops at picnic spots, rest camps, and places of interest.
The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region’s open plains attract large herds of zebra, giraffe, and antelope, that, in turn, attract many predators. In fact, the plains has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
Day 4: Kruger National Park
Enjoy another full day in the Kruger National Park. Dinner and overnight at Tremisana.
Day 5: Blyde River Canyon
On this day, you will enjoy a sunrise drive. After breakfast, drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendors including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon. You will return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off will be available by arrangement.
Included excursions
Included in the price of the safari is a bush walk at Olifants River on the second day of the safari and a drive via the Panorama Route to see Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondawels on the last day of the safari.
Location
This safari will be held at the Balule Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, and Blyde River Canyon in South Africa.
Features
Activities
- Swimming
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
General
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Lounge
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mosquito net
Food
Throughout the safari, you will be served breakfast and dinner daily.
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
Things to do (optional)
- Capture photos of the sceneries and wildlife
- Enjoy the game drives and activities
- Explore the surroundings
- Rest in your accommodation
- See the stunning views
What's included
- Game drives
- 1 sightseeing to Blyde Canyon
- 1 Bush Braai at the Marula Tree Boma
- 1 4-hour bush walk with armed rangers
- Transfers from and to O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
- Daily breakfasts and dinners
- 4 nights' accommodation
- Transfers
- Park entry fees
What's not included
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Lunches on transfer days and days in Kruger (stops are made where lunch can be purchased)
- Personal items
How to get there
Recommended Airports
Transfer included
O. R. Tambo International Airport
338 km away from your destination
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. The transfer to and from Gauteng to the accommodation establishments are in air-conditioned Toyota Quantums. Viva Safaris will provide an excellent security as they conduct a door-to-door collection from your homes, hotels, hostels, or O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and thus ensuring your safety.
Cancellation Policy
- 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.
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