Safaris Staying at Marc's Camp

Marc's Camp comprises two separate lodges: Marc's Treehouse Lodge and Marc's Adventure Camp. Apart from differences in accommodation, our guests all follow the same itineraries. The accommodation at the Treehouse Lodge consists of 12 treehouses, 2 guesthouses and 2 tents. At the Adventure Camp, we offer 8 en suite chalets.

Safaris Staying at Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Imagine……………….. inhale the fresh balmy air of African Bushveld. Fall asleep to the gurgling of the river, interrupted by the eerie whoops of hyena, spine-chilling wails of jackals and the plaintive cry of the thick-tailed bushbaby. Awaken to the melodious chorus of birdsong and watch the activity of wildlife drinking at the river or at our spotlit waterhole. Walk along the pristine banks of the perennial Klaserie River amongst huge Sycamore Figs and giant Matumi trees……….this is Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.

View of Breakfast Dam

Accommodation at Marc’s is secure, comfortable and relaxed. We offer 12 treehouses : four original units built in the trees with designated private ablutions on the ground below and eight en suite units built on stilts within the tree canopy. Three treehouses overlook an illuminated waterhole, often frequented by our resident buffalo herd while nine treehouses are discreetly nestled in gallery forest along the river. Each treehouse is equipped with beds and linen, soap and towels, overhead fan, mosquito nets and wooden viewing deck. In addition we have added two brick and mortar guest houses as well as two equipped canvas tents for those of our clients that prefer these types of accommodation

Rustic treehouse overlooking river

Marc’s Treehouse Lodge has a swimming pool, a bush bar and a rustic boma where 3 course meals are served. After your evening meal, which always has a typical African flavour, you can relax around the crackling campfire and share your impressions of the day’s wildlife highlights and adventures.

Compared to similarly priced camping safaris for backpackers, Marc’s offers so much more and it is easy to understand why it has become a favourite venue for the backpacking fraternity.

Safaris Staying at Marc's Adventure Camp

Built on a separate area of Marc's Camp, the Adventure Camp comprises 8 en suite chalets. A large covered entertainment centre includes a TV room, a lounge and a dining room. Wild animals including buffalo and rhino walk freely through the camp area adding a sense of adventure to our clients' experience.

Giraffe surveying the scene at Marc's Adventure Camp.

A swimming pool and open boma are centrally situated within the circle of eight chalets. The chalets are very spacious, are fully tiled and are supplied with beds, linen, soap and towels and overhead fans. 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.

Interior of chalet at Marc's Adventure Camp.

ITINERARIES

THREE DAY SAFARI

DAY ONE : Pick up from your hostel or Johannesburg Airport and travel in an airconditioned vehicle via Dullstroom or Nelspruit to Marc's Camp. After a short break ( swim/ early Sundowner at the bar ) you board the open Landcruiser for a 3 hour sunset drive. Your qualified guide will facilitate your first sightings of Africa's varied fauna. We stop for photos of the magnificent African sunset. After dark, your guide will use a powerful spotlight to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner in the Boma around a crackling fire will be a typical South African meal. Overnight in your fascinating treehouse or comfortable chalet.

Vervet Monkey silhouette against African sunset at Marc's.

DAY TWO : At the Orpen Gate of Kruger we board our open Gameviewer that provides unbeatable opportunities for a total sensual wildlife experience. These vehicles offer superior viewing and the absence of windows allows you to hear and smell the African bush and its denizens. Your experienced guide will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen/ Satara region has open plains with numerous herds of giraffe, zebra and antelope that attract the big cats. Dinner and overnight at Marc’s Camp.

Nyala joins guests for breakfast

DAY THREE : Early morning game walk accompanied by your armed ranger. You will attempt to get close to the numerous animals that have made their home at Marc’s, especially nyala, buffalo and rhino. After breakfast, you drive via the Blyde River Canyon on your return to Johannesburg where you arrive in the late afternoon. Airport dropoff by arrangement.

TARIFFS: Valid from 01-01-2010 to 31-12-2010

TREEHOUSE LODGE : R 4895 sharing ; R 5095 single ; R 3395 child under 12
TENTS : R 3895

ADVENTURE CAMP: R 3995 sharing ; R 4695 single; R 3195 child under 12

TARIFFS include all transfers, all entry fees, all game drives and game walksa and accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Excluded are lunches,drinks, gratuities and personal items

Interior of treehouse equipped with fan and mosquito nets.

Interior of enclosed tents

Interior of guesthouse

FOUR DAY SAFARI

The itinerary is the same as that of the Three Day Safari above, with an additional day spent in Kruger on the open vehicle

TARIFFS: Valid from 01-01-2010 to 31-12-2010

TREEHOUSE LODGE : R 5495 sharing ; R 5795 single ; R 3795 child under 12
TENTS : R 4395

ADVENTURE CAMP: R 4695 sharing ; R 5395 single; R 3595 child under 12

TARIFFS include all transfers, all entry fees, all game drives and game walksa and accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Excluded are lunches,drinks, gratuities and personal items

High in the Treetops

SIX DAY SAFARI

DAY ONE : Pick up from your hostel in Johannesburg or Pretoria or O R Tambo airport and drive to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule Section of Kruger. There is time for a rest in your air-conditioned chalet or a swim or a drink at the bar. Board our open Landcruiser for a 3h game drive on Balule Plains. After stopping to watch the magnificent African sunset, we use spotlights to identify nocturnal species. Dinner and overnight at Tremisana Game Lodge.

DAY TWO : Awaken before sunrise for a cuppa and rusks. We drive to a remote area where our armed ranger conducts a 4h Big Five Game Walk. Adrenalin rushes will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed field guide. Return to Tremisana for Brunch. Transfer to Marc’s Camp where accommodation is reserved in a charming and fascinating treehouse. At 15h00 we board an open Gameviewer for a 3h game drive on the Motlala Reserve where we have a good chance of encountering Black and White Rhino as well as Buffalo. Dinner and overnight at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.

DAY THREE : Full day on an open Gameviewer in Kruger Park. Your ranger will attempt to show you all of the Big Five. The area we visit has excellent visibility of open plains, home to numerous herds of zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and other antelope, that attract many lions. Elephant, buffalo and rhino are also abundant.

DAY FOUR : Morning visit to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for orphaned and injured animals. You will get up close and personal to lions, leopards, cheetah and other animals that are cared for in this conservation-minded centre. After lunch at Cheetah Inn, you have the afternoon to rest or swim. At 17h00 board the open Gameviewer for a Sunset Drive on the Motlala Game Reserve.

DAY FIVE : Another full day of game viewing and bird watching in Kruger. Your guide will attempt to show you more of this truly outstanding game sanctuary. The diversity of mammals found in Kruger is unsurpassed anywhere in Africa.

DAY SIX : Early morning game walk accompanied by an armed ranger who will show you spoor and droppings of animals big and small. The walk concentrates on plants, birds and insects that are not normally appreciated from a vehicle. From time to time, dangerous animals such as Buffalo, Black Rhino and Leopard are encountered. After breakfast, we drive via the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon en route to Johannesburg where we arrive in the late afternoon. Airport drop off by arrangement.

TARIFFS: Valid from 01-01-2010 to 31-12-2010

TREEHOUSE LODGE : R 7195 sharing ; R 7495 single ; R 4995 child under 12
TENTS : R 5595

TARIFFS include all transfers, all entry fees, all game drives and game walksa and accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis. Excluded are lunches,drinks, gratuities and personal items