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 : five original units built in the trees with designated private ablutions on the ground below and seven 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, an elevated library, bush bar and 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.
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 Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule section of Kruger Park. After a short break ( swim/ early Sundowner at the bar ) you board the open Landcruiser for a Big Five sunset drive. After dark, your guide will use a powerful spotlight to locate nocturnal animals. After the game drive, you will be transferred to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge, where you are accommodated in fascinating treehouses. Dinner in the Boma around a crackling fire will be a typical South African meal.
Vervet Monkey silhouette against African sunset at Marc's.
DAY TWO : You will be transferred to the Orpen Gate of Kruger where you enjoy the open Gameviewer that provides unbeatable opportunities for a total sensual wildlife experience. These 4 x 4 vehicles easily access all roads in Kruger. Your experienced guide will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. Dinner and overnight at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.
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 and buffalo. 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.
TARIFF : R 3595 sharing ; R 3795 single ; R 2495 child under 12
Interior of treehouse equipped with fan and mosquito nets.
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
TARIFF : R 3995 sharing ; R 4195 single ; R 2895 child under 12
High in the Treetops
SIX DAY SAFARI
As in Four Day Safari above, with two additional days as follows :
FIRST ADDITIONAL DAY : Visit Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for injured and orphaned animals. Your understanding of conservation issues will be greatly improved. After lunch and siesta drive to Tremisana for another Sunset Drive.
SECOND ADDITIONAL DAY : Visit the Endangered Species Project where a guided tour gets you close to cheetah, wild dog and other endangered species. After lunch, visit a tribal village where you will get to learn first hand some of the cultural traditions of the Shangaan people.
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