ABOUT US
Viva Safaris was established in 1991 by people that love wildlife. Our aim has always been to enthusiastically share that love and passion with the thousands of satisfied tourists that have been through our hands. We do not aim for exclusivity - we have made our packages affordable to a wide range of pockets. There can be no doubt that our safari products constitute the very best value for money tours to the Kruger Park.
Dining room overlooking Breakfast Dam at Marc's Treehouse Lodge
Viva Safaris is in the unique position of owning its own accommodation establishments. We are thus able to guarantee levels of excellence expected by our valued international guests. We offer a wide spectrum of products that are affordable to backpacker and bush connoisseur alike.
TREMISANA GAME LODGE is our flagship establishment and is relatively upmarket. It is situated in the Balule section of Kruger Park and is therefore a Big Five lodge. All units are en suite and airconditioned. The exquisite gardens and water features make this camp a veritable oasis. Guests at Tremisana enjoy the best of both types of safaris : the traditional lodge operation includes a four hour bush walk and four hour late afternoon Landcruiser game drive while our guests will also enjoy a full day open vehicle safari in Kruger.
The water feature at Tremisana Lodge
MARC’S TREEHOUSE LODGE is a unique lodge beautifully positioned along the banks of the perennial Klaserie River. It is situated in the Motlala Game Reserve which has 3 of the Big 5 : Black and White Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard. The rustic treehouses are romantic and restful and blend perfectly into the bush. Guests at Marc’s enjoy a Sunset Drive on Balule, full day open vehicle safaris in Kruger and a 1,5 h bush walk on Motlala.
One of the treehouses at Marc's Treehouse Lodge
THE CHEETAH INN offers 21 en suite comfortable rooms and thatched rondawels in idyllic bush surroundings. It is game-fenced and has antelope and small game. Beautifully manicured gardens, large long-established bushveld trees, a pond with local endemic fish and an aviary with South African finches all add to the wildlife experience. Guests on our 3 day safari enjoy a Sunset Drive on Balule, a full day open vehicle safari in Kruger and a 1,5 h bush walk on Motlala.
Front patio at Cheetah Inn
MAP OF OUR LODGES
Click above to view a map of the area. Our lodges are highlighted with a white asterisk
BLACK EMPOWERMENT
Viva Safaris has always sought to look after its staff, especially those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. To this end, we employ a labour law specialist to implement all the latest Government labour regulations pertaining to conditions of employment and wages.
In addition, we have an unequalled record in promoting our local staff. Through in-house training, we have succeeded in elevating members of our staff from humble positions such as carpenter, cleaner and cook to managers of our camps. At present the managers are as follows :
Tremisana : Delina Mnisi
Marc's : Ronald Masango
Cheetah Inn : Margrett Ngoane
GENERAL INFORMATION
TRANSFERS to and from Gauteng to our accommodation establishments are in airconditioned Toyota Quantums or Condors. We offer you excellent security as we conduct door-to-door collection from your homes, hotels, hostels or Oliver Tambo Airport, thus ensuring your safety. Lunchstops are made at Dullstroom or Nelspruit.
THE SUNSET DRIVE affords you your first opportunity of seeing Africa’s animals. Our qualified guide will take you on our open 4 x 4 Landcruiser into the Big Five Balule Game Reserve. Stops will be made to photograph the stunning sunsets and to listen to the night sounds. Spotlights are used to locate elusive nocturnal animals.
Our open Gameviewer close up to an elephant herd
SAFARIS IN KRUGER are conducted on eight-seater open gameviewing vehicles based at Orpen Gate. The open gameviewers offer elevated vantage positions from where your gameviewing and photographic opportunities are greatly enhanced. All our gameviewing vehicles are 4 x 4 conversions with access to all roads in all weather conditions.
THE BLYDE RIVER CANYON , including the THREE RONDAWELS, is visited on the return journey
Three Rondawels at Blyde River Canyon
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. Tariffs are valid from 01-01-08 to 31-12-08.
WHAT TO BRING : Casual neutral coloured clothing for the day and a warm jacket for the sunset drive. Swimming gear, closed walking shoes, sunglasses and sunhat. Sunscreen and insect repellant. Binoculars, photographic equipment and a flashlight. Cash for lunches, t-shirts, souvenirs and personal expenses. A keen pair of eyes to help your guide spot all the animals !
Our armed ranger conducting a bush walk.
INDEMNITY FORMS must be signed at the start of your safari. We recommend that you take out insurance against personal accident, medical expenses and baggage loss.
PRE and POST SAFARI ACCOMMODATION is available at our company guest lodge, . Contact Anthony on tours@vivasafaris.com.
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