Ian Robinson
July 2025: Incredible authentic safari led by a team of incredible people
I went on the 6 day Safari with Viva Safaris as a solo traveller. From the very first journey from Johannesburg, I was in great company with the drivers Welcome and Suli, who were so friendly and welcoming towards us all on the tour. With amazing scenery, the full day transfer to Tremisanna Lodge in the Oliphant reserve went very quickly and was very entertaining. The first evening on arrival was the first of many game drives and a BBQ supper in the bush.
An incredible, authentic african experience with wonderful hosts! My room for the night was very nicely presented and very comfortable. This complex has all the amenities required and is beautifully laid out with reception,pool, and restaurant area in close vicinity. Again, with the most welcoming and friendly staff members. After a great nights sleep, we were up at daybreak for a bush walk with one of the armed rangers! Thrilling experience with so much knowledge given to us by Luke along the way as we made our way on foot to the Oliphant River to see the Hippos! The rest of my Safari adventure transferred to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge. Set by the Klaserie River, this treehouse accommodation is stunning! So comfortable and very nicely fitted out with a viewing deck balcony!
The sound of the river flowing made for such a relaxing nights sleep as the Lions and Hyena calls gave the evenings a perfect crescendo! Breakfast was delicious! Catered for all guests in a picturesque setting by a watering hole. The evening meals were also served nearby to the pool and reception area by Walter, the incredible chef, every meal was delicious!
A nightcap by campfire finished off the evening perfectly. The following days were filled with more game drives into the Kruger National park and surrounding areas, where i was privileged to see such incredible diversity of wildlife, including all the big 5 on more than one occasion! Personal highlights for me were the Hyena pups and cheetahs! I felt just as privileged to have met some great guests from many different parts of the world but more so the team of staff members from Viva Safaris. Each member went above and beyond to give us all the most memorable and fun time during our whole stay, not only with their vast local knowledge but their great fun personalities which made me feel very close what is quite clearly a very close knit group of amazing people! Thank you all who gave me the most incredible experience during my holiday to South Africa!
It’s a 12/10 for me! Book this now, and you’ll have an experience of a lifetime!
