Safaris Staying at Tremisana Game Lodge

Further information on Tremisana Game Lodge can be found at http://www.tremisana.com

Tremisana is the largest and leading lodge in the Balule section of Kruger Park.
We have a total of 15 chalets plus a two-bedroomed Guest House. Every unit has a thatch roof, is air-conditioned and en suite ( shower, toilet, basin ) and has a tea/coffee station. Insect-proof screens are fitted on all windows.

Sparkling pool at Tremisana

There is a splash pool, open air boma for dinners around a crackling fire and a covered lapa overlooking a waterhole. A very beautiful luxuriant garden boasts numerous bougainvilleas, palms and cycads which give the camp a subtropical tone. Water features add a soothing effect and the overall feel of Tremisana Lodge is very relaxing. At night, the subdued light from the illuminated paved walkways lend a romantic and magical feel to this outstanding camp.

Tremisana chalet overlooking lush garden

The lodge is serviced by two excellent boreholes. Its proximity to the tar road means Tremisana is easily accessible all year round, including the rainy season. The presence of lions, elephants and buffalo necessitates the maintaining of an electric fence around the camp.

A troop of Vervet Monkeys have learned how to avoid being shocked and have made Tremisana their permanent home. Their antics never fail to amuse and enthrall our guests.

Mindful of the increasing demand of tourists to have extended walks in the bush, away from the crowds, 2008 saw the introduction of a new product for clients booking the Tremisana safaris : The Balule Plains experience.

Lead Rifle checks river for crocodiles while second Ranger describes ecosystem

2010 sees the introduction of a new product: A game drive in the Big Five Tshukudu Game Reserve. The game drives on Tshukudu are excellent and the rangers are in constant radio contact with one another. Unlike Kruger Park, limited off-road driving is permitted to get a better photo of the Big Five.

Outstanding game viewing at Tshukudu

OVERLAND SAFARIS

4 DAY SAFARI ITINERARY

Day One : We collect our guests from all hotels, guesthouses and private homes in Gauteng as well as from Johannesburg International Airport. We drive via the Highveld farmlands to the picturesque Lowveld and onwards to Tremisana. During a short break, you may rest in your room, have a refreshing dip in our sparkling pool, unwind at the bar or relax in the beautiful gardens. At around 17h00 you board the open Landcruiser for a Sunset Drive. Your qualified guide will facilitate your first exciting opportunity to experience the varied African fauna and flora. Watch the magnificent African sunset, and, after darkness falls, use spotlights to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner in the Boma will be a traditional South African meal. Overnight in comfortable, air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets.

Interior of Tremisana chalet

Day Two : Awaken at sunrise for a cuppa and rusks before an exhilarating day of bush experience. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Plains, where you enjoy a four hour “ walk in the wild ”. Your experienced field guide will lead you through the bush at a pace you can handle in search of the Big Five. The thrill of following Africa’s large animals in a quest to approach close enough to take a good photo will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, notwithstanding the fact that your ranger is adequately armed in case of potential danger.

Return to Tremisana for brunch, after which you may swim or sleep in your airconditioned chalet. The new Lapa has extensive wildlife books and magazines. A snooze on a hammock might also do the trick ! For the very keen, we offer a game-viewing Hide (with ablutions) overlooking Tremisana dam, where animals and birds often come to drink.

At around 15h00 we drive to Tshukudu Game Reserve, where a scrumptious tea is served. We may even be joined by Savannah, the tame Cheetah ! We then go on a 3 hour Game Drive where the chances of seeing the Big Five are especially good. All the rangers are in constant radio contact and great sightings are guaranteed !

Savannah, the rehabilitated cheetah, with guests at Tshukudu

Day Three : Drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger, where we transfer to a custom-built open-sided Gameviewer. The open vehicle allows for a total wildlife opportunity - you will not only have an amazing opportunity to view game, but also to listen to and smell the African bush and its denizens. The absence of windows and your elevated vantage position allow for excellent photographic opportunities. Your experienced guide will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. We have regular stops at picnic spots, rest camps and places of interest. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi regions have open plains and support large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that attract numerous predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa !

Open landcruiser with excited guests viewing elephant

Day Four : Enjoy an early morning Sunrise Drive on Balule on the open Landcruiser. After a hearty breakfast, there is an opportunity to purchase some memorabilia from our shop and take your last photos of the luxuriant lush gardens at Tremisana. We then drive to the awesome Blyde River Canyon and view the Three Rondawels. We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport dropoff by arrangement.

TARIFF : R 6995 sharing ; R 7295 single ; R 4395 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

NOTE : For people that are unable to do the walk, we replace Day Two with a full day safari on an open vehicle in Kruger.

Guests happily discussing the day's game viewing highlights

5 DAY SAFARI ITINERARY

Our 5 day safari follows the same itinerary as the 4 day safari.
The additional day’s itinerary is as follows :

After breakfast, we drive to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Project. Here you will learn about the sterling work being done in rehabilitating injured and orphaned animals. You will have an opportunity of getting really close to some of Africa's large animals. Your understanding of conservation issues will be greatly improved. After lunch at Cheetah Inn, there will be time to rest. At around 15h00 we go on a 3h Game Drive on Motlala Game Reserve, where we hope to get a close-up sighting of Black and White Rhino. Return to Tremisana for dinner and overnight.

TARIFF : R 7995 sharing ; R 8295 single; R 5095 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

Buffalo herd drinking at waterhole in front of Lapa.

3 DAY SAFARI ITINERARY

Our 3 day safari itinerary has the same itinerary as the 4 day safari without Day Two.

TARIFF : R 5695 sharing ; R 5995 single; R 3895 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