Take a mesmerizing lodge-treehouse kruger safari. The treehouses are wooden cabins on elevated platforms and some physically in a tree, others are closer to the ground and only elevated a little, however with a great view. You cannot choose the cabin 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 First night of 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. The remainder of the nights you will be accommodated at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge, located in Geurnsey Game Reserve, unless you will only be staying for two nights, then both nights will be in the treehouses.
This lodge-treehouse chalet is fully equipped with its own beds. Not all the units have bathrooms inside the tree house, some have bathrooms in a separate building outside the tree house (but still allocated for the specific tree house). One or two of the units share a bathroom with each other. The bathrooms do have a zinc, shower and standard toilet.
Itineraries
3 Day / 2 Night Safari Lodge-Treehouse Kruger Safari
Day 1:
We collect you from your hotel or O R Tambo airport and travel via Dullstroom to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Big Five Olifants West Reserve. Transfer to an open Landcruiser for an exciting game drive. As darkness falls, we stop at the famous Marula Boma for a memorable Bush Braai. Overnight at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.
Day 2:
You travel in an open-sided Gameviewer to the Orpen area of Kruger Park. The added elevation and absence of windows allows for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. Your qualified game ranger will show you various big 5 animals, 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 Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.
Day 3:
We have an early morning safari 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 Nyala, Buffalo and other game on foot. After breakfast, we drive to the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon (not available to single travellers, should we not have other groups). We return you to your hotel or airport between 16:30 pm and 18:00 pm.
Included:
- 1 NIGHT ACCOMMODATION AT TREMISANA LODGE, 1 NIGHT AT MARC’S TREEHOUSE LODGE
- 4 HR BIG FIVE SUNSET DRIVE IN OLIFANTS WEST RESERVE
- BUSH BBQ AT MARULA BOMA
- FULL DAY IN KRUGER ON OPEN VEHICLE
- SUNRISE BUSH WALK with ARMED RANGER
- 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 Lodge-Treehouse Kruger Safari
DAY 1:
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 our Marula Tree Boma. After dinner continue the Night Drive and 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 part of the Balule Game Reserve, 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 around 15h00 we go on an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge where accommodation is in fascinating and romantic treehouses.
DAY 3:
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 4:
Enjoy an early morning walk accompanied by an armed ranger. We then drive to the awesome Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon (not available to single travellers, should we not have other groups). Return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.
Included:
- 3 hour SUNSET DRIVE on BALULE Big 5 Game Reserve
- BUSH BRAAI at Marula Tree Boma
- 4 hour BIG FIVE BUSH WALK WITH ARMED RANGER
- 2 hour AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE on BALULE
- FULL DAY IN KRUGER ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
- BLYDE CANYON HIGHLlGHTS
- 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 Lodge-Treehouse Kruger Safari
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 will be an unforgettable BUSH BRAAI in the Marula Tree Boma deep in the African bush. Continue the night drive after dinner and overnight in comfortable en suite chalet at Tremisana Lodge.
DAY 2:
At sunrise drive to a remote spot to enjoy a 4h 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. Return to Tremisana for brunch. At around 15h00 we enjoy an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge where accommodation is in romantic and fascinating treehouses. Dinner in the open Boma. Overnight in your fascinating Treehouse.
DAY 3:
Drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger on a custom-built open-sided Gameviewer. 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, restcamps 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:
After breakfast, we 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. After lunch you drive to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge. Sunset game drive at Balule. Return to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge for dinner and overnight.
DAY 5:
Enjoy a Sunrise Walk. After breakfast, drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendours including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon (not available to single travellers, should we not have other groups). We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.
Included:
- 3 HOUR SUNSET DRIVE ON BALULE Big 5 Game Reserve
- BUSH BRAAI at MARULA TREE BOMA
- 4 HOUR BIG FIVE BUSH WALK
- 2 HOUR GAME DRIVE on BALULE
- FULL DAY IN KRUGER PARK ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
- MOHOLOHOLO REHABILITATION CENTRE
- 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 Lodge-Treehouse Kruger Safari
Day 1:
Home/Hotel/Hostel or JNB airport pickup and drive to Tremisana Game Lodge where you have time to have a swim or quick rest in your airconditioned chalet. Board the open Landcruiser for an exciting Sunset Drive. After dark, use spotlights to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner will be an unforgettable BUSH BRAAI deep in the African bush. After dinner continue with the Night Drive and overnight in an en suite air-conditioned chalet.
Day 2:
Early morning departure for the Olifants River where your armed ranger will conduct an exciting 4 h walk in the wild. Enjoy this prolonged opportunity to discover savour the Bushveld’s secrets on foot. You will get a fantastic opportunity to track Africa’s big animals and approach close enough to take a good photo. Return to Tremisana for brunch. After high tea, board the open Landcruiser for a 2 h Game Drive. Dinner and overnight at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.
Day 3:
Drive to Orpen in Kruger where you transfer to an open Gameviewer. Your guide will show you the varied fauna and flora of this magnificent wildlife paradise. Enjoy a full day of bird-watching and game-viewing. Transfer to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Day 4:
After breakfast, we drive to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for orphaned and injured animals. You will get an opportunity to get up close and personal to lions, leopards, cheetah and hyena. Sunset game drive at Balule.
Day 5:
Enjoy another full day of game viewing in the Kruger National Park.
Day 6:
Early morning game walk with an armed guard to explore the many animals that inhabit Marc’s Treehouse Lodge. After breakfast, we travel to the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon (not available to single travellers, should we not have other groups). We return you to your home/hotel/hostel or JNB airport at around 17h00.
Included:
- 1 night accommodation in a chalet at Tremisana and 4 nights in a Treehouse
- 3 h Sunset Drive on Balule Big Five reserve
- Bush Braai at Marula Tree Boma
- Big Five Bush Walk with armed rangers
- 2 Full Days in Kruger Park on Open Vehicle
- Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre
- Morning walk at Marc’s Camp with armed ranger
- Three Rondawels and Blyde River canyon
- MEALS
- TRANSFERS AS PER ITINERARY
Excluded are lunches when going to activities away from the accommodation, drinks and personal items.
| Air conditioning | Tremisana Lodge only (1st Night) |
| Family rooms | Yes |
| Max room occupancy at Tremisana | 6 |
| Max room occupancy in the Tree Houses | 5 |
| 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 |
| Lodge- tree House Accommodation:1. Tree houses are safe and elevated on wooden stilts, which rest between (not on) the trees, there are some that are however in the trees. 2. There are secure steps which take you to the top of the tree house 3. Note that not all tree houses have an en-suite bathroom, some are shared between tree houses (dependent on the group booked) and some bathrooms are on the outside of the treehouse 4. You will have your own rooms and not share with strangers |
| 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! |
