Take a mesmerizing Affordable Game Lodge Kruger safari (Tremisana Game Lodge). You cannot choose the chalet number you want to stay in, as this is done based on the group booked for your dates. Some units are for example better suited for families, while others are better suited for couples.
The accommodation on this Greater Kruger Safari, is at Tremisana Game Lodge (an affordable good value for money lodge for the budget conscious tourist who likes to socialize), located in Balule Private Game Reserve open to Kruger Park without fences between the two reserves.
The chalet is fully equipped with its own beds and en-suite bathroom.
3 Day / 2 Night Safari Affordable Game Lodge (Tremisana Lodge)
DAY 1:
We collect our clients from all hotels, guesthouses, private homes or the airport. We drive in an air-conditioned vehicle via the Highveld farmlands to the picturesque Lowveld and Tremisana Lodge. You may rest in your air-conditioned chalet, have a quick refreshing dip in the pool, unwind at the bar or relax in the beautiful gardens. At around 17h00 we board the open Landcruiser for an exciting Big Five Sunset Drive. Your qualified guide will facilitate your first thrilling opportunity to experience the varied African fauna and flora. Watch the magnificent African sunset, and after darkness falls, use powerful spotlights to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner will be a BUSH BRAAI at the Marula Tree Boma deep in the bush. Overnight in comfortable, air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets.
DAY 2:
Drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger Park. Your custom-built open-sided vehicle allows for a total wildlife experience – you will not only have time to view game, but also to listen to and smell the African bush and its denizens. The absence of windows and elevated position allow for excellent photographic opportunities. The Orpen/Satara region has the greatest concentration of animals in the whole of Kruger Park. You will have a great day of game-viewing and bird-watching in this truly outstanding wildlife paradise.
DAY 3:
Enjoy an early morning Sunrise Drive on the open Landcruiser. After a hearty breakfast, there is an opportunity to purchase some memorabilia from our shop and take your last photos of the lush luxuriant gardens at Tremisana. We then drive to the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondawels (not available for single travellers). We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.
Included:
- 3h SUNSET GAME DRIVE in BALULE BIG FIVE RESERVE
- BUSH BRAAI at MARULA TREE BOMA
- FULL DAY in KRUGER PARK on OPEN GAMEVIEWER
- SUNRISE GAME DRIVE
- BLYDE RIVER CANYON and THREE RONDAWELS
- MEALS
- TRANSFERS AS PER ITINERARY
Excluded are lunches when going to activities away from the accommodation, drinks and personal items.
4 Day / 3 Night Safari Affordable Game Lodge (Tremisana Lodge)
DAY 1:
We collect our clients from all hotels, guesthouses and private homes in Gauteng as well as from Johannesburg Airport. We travel via the Highveld farmlands to the picturesque subtropical 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 dark, use spotlights to locate nocturnal species. Dinner will be a BUSH BRAAI in our Marula Tree Boma deep in the African bush. Overnight in comfortable air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets.
DAY 2:
Awaken at sunrise for an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote venue, where you enjoy a 4h “ walk in the wild ”. Your experienced field guides will lead you through the bush at a pace you can handle in search of the Big Five. The thrill of following Africa’s large animals until you are close enough to take a decent photo will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, notwithstanding the fact that your rangers are adequately armed in case of danger. Return to Tremisana for brunch. Later you may sleep in your air conditioned chalet or swim in the pool. Our Lapa has extensive wildlife magazines. Visit the game viewing Hide overlooking Tremisana Dam.A light lunch will be served and at around 15h30 we go on a 4 h game drive on Balule Big 5 Game Reserve. On the game drive your rangers will be in radio contact so as to keep us informed of the movements of the game. We stop for Sundowners at a magnificent location and toast the splendour of Africa. Return to Tremisana at around 19h30.
DAY 3:
We travel to the Orpen Gate of Kruger Park where we board our open Gameviewer. The absence of windows and the 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, rest camps and places of interest. Your experienced ranger will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi regions boast open plains and support 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 4:
Enjoy an early morning Sunrise Drive on the Open Landcruiser. After a hearty breakfast, there will be time to purchase some memorabilia from our shop and take your last photos of the luxuriant lush gardens at Tremisana. We then drive to the awesome Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon (not available for single travellers). Return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop off by arrangement.
Included:
- 3 hour SUNSET DRIVE at BALULE Big 5 Game Reserve
- BUSH BRAAI at MARULA TREE BOMA
- 4 hour BIG FIVE BUSH WALK WITH ARMED RANGERS
- 4 hour GAME DRIVE at BALULE BIG 5 RESERVE
- FULL DAY IN KRUGER ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
- SUNRISE DRIVE
- BLYDE CANYON INCLUDING THREE RONDAWELS
- MEALS
- TRANSFERS AS PER ITINERARY
Excluded are lunches when going to activities away from the accommodation, drinks and personal items.
5 Day / 4 Night Safari Affordable Game Lodge (Tremisana Lodge)
DAY 1:
Pick up from your hotel in Gauteng or Johannesburg Airport 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 our pool and relax in the beautiful tropical gardens. Board an open Landcruiser for a 3h Sunset Drive, 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 in the Marula Tree Boma will be a BUSH BRAAI. Continue the night drive after dinner and overnight at Tremisana Lodge.
DAY 2:
At sunrise drive to the mighty Olifants River to enjoy a 4h Bush Walk. Your rangers 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, notwithstanding that your rangers are adequately armed. Return to Tremisana for brunch. Later you may sleep in your air-conditioned chalet, swim or read wildlife magazines in our Lapa Lounge. A light lunch will be served and at around 15h30, we enjoy a 4 h game drive on Balule Big Five Game Reserve. We stop for Sundowners and toast the splendour of Africa. The rangers are in constant contact so as to be informed of the movements of the animals. Return to Tremisana at 19h30.
DAY 3:
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. We have 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 this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
DAY 4:
Today we enjoy a morning tour of 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. Return to Tremisana Lodge for a light lunch. At around 15h00 we enjoy a 3 h game drive on Balule Game Reserve.
DAY 5:
Enjoy a Sunrise Drive. After breakfast, drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendours including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon (not available for single travellers). We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement. Tariff includes all transfers, entries , game drives/walks breakfasts and dinners. Tariff excludes lunches, drinks and personals.
Included:
- 3 HOUR SUNSET DRIVE ON BALULE PLAINS Big 5 Reserve
- BUSH BRAAI
- 4 HOUR BIG FIVE BUSH WALK with ARMED RANGERS
- 4 HOUR GAME DRIVE on BALULE Big 5 Reserve
- FULL DAY IN KRUGER PARK ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
- MOHOLOHOLO REHABILITATION CENTRE
- 3 HOUR GAME DRIVE ON BALULE BIG 5 GAME RESERVE
- SUNRISE DRIVE
- SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS OF BLYDE CANYON
- MEALS
- TRANSFERS AS PER ITINERARY
Excluded are lunches when going to activities away from the accommodation, drinks and personal items.
6 Day / 5 Night Safari Affordable Game Lodge (Tremisana Lodge)
DAY 1:
Pick up from your hotel in Gauteng or Johannesburg Airport and travel via the Highveld grasslands to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Kruger Park. Board an open Landcruiser for a 3h Sunset Drive, your first opportunity to experience the fauna and flora of Africa. Watch the magnificent African sunset and, after dark, use a spotlight to view nocturnal animals. Dinner in the Marula Tree Boma will be a BUSH BRAAI. After dinner, continue with your Night Drive and overnight in en suite air conditioned chalets.
DAY 2:
At sunrise we drive to the Olifants River for a 4h 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. A light lunch will be served and at around 15h30 we enjoy a 4 h drive on Balule. We stop for sundowners and toast the splendour of Africa. Dinner and overnight at Tremisana.
DAY 3:
Drive to Kruger Park in your custom-built open-sided Gameviewer. You will view game without intervening glass windows and also listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region has open plains that attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that, in turn, attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
DAY 4:
After breakfast, we drive to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre. Here you will learn about the sterling work being done in rehabilitating injured and orphaned animals. You will get close and personal to some of the residents, including lions and leopards. Your understanding of Wildlife Conservation will be greatly improved. Return to Tremisana for a light lunch. At around 15h00 we enjoy a 3 h game drive in Balule. Return to Tremisana for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5:
Enjoy another full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park.
DAY 6:
Enjoy a Sunrise Drive, After breakfast, drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendours including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde Canyon. We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.
Included:
- 3 HOUR SUNSET DRIVE ON BALULE Big 5 Reserve
- BUSH BRAAI
- 4 HOUR BUSH WALK with ARMED RANGER
- 4 HOUR GAME DRIVE on BALULE BIG 5 Reserve
- 2 FULL DAYS IN KRUGER ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
- 3 HOUR GAME DRIVE ON BALULE BIG 5 RESERVE
- MOHOLOHOLO REHABILITATION CENTRE
- SUNRISE DRIVE
- SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS OF BLYDE CANYON INCLUDING THREE RONDAWELS
- MEALS
- TRANSFERS AS PER ITINERARY
Excluded are lunches when going to activities away from the accommodation, drinks and personal items.
7 Day / 6 Night Safari Affordable Game Lodge (Tremisana Lodge)
DAY 1:
Pick up from your hotel in Gauteng or Johannesburg Airport and travel via the Highveld grasslands to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Kruger Park. Board an open Landcruiser for a 3h Sunset Drive, your first opportunity to experience the fauna and flora of Africa. Watch the magnificent African sunset and, after dark, use a spotlight to view nocturnal animals. Dinner in the Marula Tree Boma will be a BUSH BRAAI. After dinner, continue with your Night Drive and overnight in en suite air conditioned chalets.
DAY 2:
At sunrise we drive to the Olifants River for a 4h 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. A light lunch will be served and at around 15h30 we enjoy a 4 h drive on Balule. We stop for sundowners and toast the splendour of Africa. Dinner and overnight at Tremisana.
DAY 3:
Drive to Kruger Park in your custom-built open-sided Gameviewer. You will view game without intervening glass windows and also listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region has open plains that attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that, in turn, attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
DAY 4:
After breakfast, we drive to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre. Here you will learn about the sterling work being done in rehabilitating injured and orphaned animals. You will get close and personal to some of the residents, including lions and leopards. Your understanding of Wildlife Conservation will be greatly improved. Return to Tremisana for a light lunch. At around 15h00 we enjoy a 3 h game drive in Balule. Return to Tremisana for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5:
After coffee and rusks at Sunrise, we go on a 4 h Morning Drive. There will be a drinks break at a suitable spot along the great Olifants River. Return to Tremisana Lodge in time for Brunch. After lunch, there is time to have a siesta and enjoy a relaxing afternoon. At around 17h00, go on another Sunset Drive and Bush BBQ at the famed Marula Boma.
DAY 6:
Enjoy another full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park.
DAY 7:
Enjoy a Sunrise Drive, After breakfast, drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendours including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde Canyon. We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.
Included:
- Two 3 hour sunset drives on Balule Big 5 Reserve
- Two Bush braais at Marula Tree Boma
- 4 hour bush walk with armed ranger
- 3 hour game drive on Balule Big 5 Reserve
- 2 full days in Kruger on open gameviewer
- 4 hour sundowner drive
- 4 hour morning game drive
- Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre
- Sunrise drive
- Scenic highlights of Blyde River Canyon including Three Rondawels
- MEALS
- TRANSFERS AS PER ITINERARY
Excluded are lunches when going to activities away from the accommodation, drinks and personal items.
Description
| Air conditioning | Yes |
| Family rooms | Yes |
| Max room occupancy at Tremisana | 6 |
| Limited Wi-Fi in guest areas | Yes |
| Provided meals (included in the safari price) | |
| Breakfast | Muffins, tea, coffee & hot choc |
| Brunch | Full English breakfast |
| Lunch | Sandwiches or salad |
| Dinner | 3 course South African |
| Drinks with meals | Water, juice, coffee, tea |
| Dietary requirements catered for | All except Kosher only when staying at Jozeehouse before the safari |
| Allowed to bring own drinks | No, a cash bar is available |
| General notes |
| Bush Walks:Young children cannot participate in bush walks, however up to the discretion of the guides |
| 1. The afternoon game drives continue into the night up to 20:00pm (after dark), which is dinner time |
| 2. The camp is secure and surrounded by an electric fence |
| Included Shuttle Costs | |
| From and To Johannesburg | From and to Hoedspruit Airport |
| Included as part of the safari price above | ZAR 500 discount on the safari price per person one way |
| *Alternative transfer requirements at an additional charge | |
| Shuttle logistics and flight recommendations | |||||
| Johannesburg Pick-up | Johannesburg Drop-off | Hoedspruit Pick-up | Hoedspruit Drop-off | OR Tambo departure Flights | |
| Between 7h30 and 9h00 AM(9h30 AM latest) | Approximately between 17h00 and 18h00 PM | Any time | Any time | International no earlier than | 21h00 PM |
| Domestic not earlier than | 20h00 PM | ||||
| OR Tambo Pick-up Location |
| Make your way to the Domestic Arrivals section on the ground floor of O R Tambo Airport.Walk outside to the tarmac road. Walk pass all 3 domestic arrival entrances. You will see a big YELLOW sign marked “Shuttle/long term parking”. It is situated in front of the permit control office. Wait directly beneath this yellow sign. One of our drivers will come to collect you between 09h00 and 9h15 am. Our driver will be in his vehicle so keep a look out on the road section. |
| Please note |
| Flight check-in and check-out for international flights can take up to 3 hours |
| Flight check-in and check-out for local flights can take up to 2 hours |
| The allocated pick- up time is the earliest that we will possibly be picking you up, but times may vary according to unforeseen delays and number of pick-ups that we have on a given morningPlease be patient in this regard – we will never leave anyone behind! |
