Kruger Park Safaris With Viva Safaris

ABOUT US

Viva Safaris was established in 1991 by people that love wildlife. Family-owned and wholly South African, 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 accessible to a wide range of pockets.

We are aware that current tourists are a lot smarter and more price-conscious and have high expectations. If one compares our tariffs to other safari operators, it is evident that our safaris are not only eminently affordable but also offer our guests a value-filled product with a personal touch. 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 the largest and leading Big Five game lodge in the Balule section of Kruger Park.. We have 15 chalets as well as a 2-bedroom guesthouse. 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 CAMP consists of 2 separate camps: Marc's Treehouse Lodge along the Klaserie River and our renovated Adventure Camp. Compared to similarly-priced camping safaris, Marc's Camp offers so much more and it is very easy to understand why it has become a favourite venue for the backpacking fraternity.

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 Motlala, 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

Marc's Adventure Camp consists of 8 en suite chalets. The chalets have overhead fans, tiled floors and are supplied with towels and soap. There is a central Boma and swimming pool as well as a covered entertainment and lounge and dining room.

Buffalo outside chalets at Adventure Camp

Safaris staying at the Adventure Camp are extremely well priced. The chalets constitute unbelievably good value accommodation when compared to other budget safaris offering small tents.

THE CHEETAH INN offers 21 airconditioned 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 safaris enjoy a Sunset Drive on Motlala Game Reserve, 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

GPS COORDINATES

Marc’s Camp

Lat = S24° 29.79'
Long = E31° 4.47'

Cheetah Inn

Lat = S24° 29.56'
Long = E31° 5.07'

Tremisana

Lat = S24° 13.65'
Long = E30° 52.15'

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. 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 Game Drive. 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 or nine-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 01-01-10 to 31-12-10.

• Our products offer unbeatable value for money

• No problem with your safety and security - we collect from you home/ hotel/ hostel / airport

• Excellent accommodation in air-conditioned en suite chalets at Tremisana and Cheetah Inn and in fascinating treehouses and en suite chalets at Marc's Camp

• Daily departures

• No hidden extra costs

• Member of SATSA

• Tariffs are valid for the whole of 2010 including World Cup period

• We have been operating successfully since 1991

Our armed ranger conducting a bush walk.

• Casual neutral-coloured clothes by day and a coat for sunset drive

• Sunhat, sunglasses, swimming gear, walking shoes

• Suncreen and insect repellent

• Flashlight, binoculars and photographic equipment

• Money for lunches, drinks and personal expenses

• A keen pair of eyes to help us spot all the animals !

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, Anthony's Place. Contact Anthony on tours@vivasafaris.com.