6 Day Tremisana Lodge Safari

Route:

A Microbus Safari to the Kruger Park staying at Tremisana Game Lodge, and the opportunity to view the wildlife in Kruger National Park.

The very best VALUE-FOR-MONEY tours to Kruger Park.

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.

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 along the illuminated paved walkways lend a romantic and magical feel to this outstanding camp. 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 has learned how to avoid being shocked and has 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.

Our guests really enjoy getting close to Nature while tracking the Big Five. 2010 saw 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.
 
Highlights
- 3 HOUR SUNSET DRIVE ON BALULE Big 5 Reserve
- BUSH BRAAI
- 4 HOUR BUSH WALK with ARMED RANGER
- 4 HOUR GAME DRIVE on TSHUKUDU Big 5 Reserve
- TWO FULL DAYS IN KRUGER ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
- CHAMPAGNE BUSH BREAKFAST
- MOHOLOHOLO REHABILITATION CENTRE
- SUNRISE DRIVE
- SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS OF BLYDE CANYON INCLUDING THREE RONDAWELS

 

Itinerary:

Day One:
Pick up from your hotel in Gauteng or O.R Tambo Airport and travel via the highveld grasslands to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Kruger Park. Board an open Landcruiser for a 3h Sunset Drive, your first opportunity to experience the fauna and flora of Africa. Watch the magnificent African sunset and, after dark, spotlight nocturnal animals. Dinner in the Boma will be a traditional South African meal.

Day Two:
At sunrise we drive to the Olifants River for a 4h Bush Walk. Your ranger will show you many secrets of the bush. Adrenalin surges will be acute even if your ranger is adequately armed. Return to Tremisana for brunch. Later you may sleep in your airconditioned chalet, swim or read wildlife magazines in our Lapa. Drive to Tshukudu in time for High Tea after which we enjoy a Big Five game drive. .

Day Three:
Drive to Kruger in your custom-built open-sided Gameviewer. You will view game without intervening glass windows and also listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region has open plains that attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope, that, in turn, attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.

Day Four:
Drive to Kruger in your custom-built open-sided Gameviewer. You will view game without intervening glass windows and also listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region has open plains that attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope, that, in turn, attract many predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.

Day Five:
Enjoy another exciting day on the open vehicle watching game in Kruger Park. Your ranger will attempt to show you any animal you have not yet seen.

Day Six:
Enjoy a Sunrise Drive, After breakfast, drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendours including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde Canyon. We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.

Inclusions & Exclusions

TARIFFS include all transfers, all entry fees, all game drives and game walks and accommodation on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis.

Excluded: lunches,drinks, gratuities and personal items
Visas and visa fees.
required Anti-malarial and vaccinations.
Any items bought prior and during the tour for personal use.
Insurance for the full duration of the tour.
Optional additional excursions to be paid whilst on tour.
Gratuities/tips & porterage for tour guide and staff.
 
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.

Please note: No children under the age of 12 years may participate in the bushwalks, an alternative activity can be arranged.

Transfers from Gauteng are in air-conditioned Toyota Quantums.  Secure door-to-door collection from your hotel/hostel/airport ensures peace of mind regarding your safety concerns.  We collect cliens from Dullstroom or Nelspruit.

Indemnity forms must be signed at the start of your safari 

Limitations
Luggage - 20 Kg

 

Extra information

What to bring?
- casual neutral-coloured clothes by day and a coat for sunset drive.
- sunhat, sunglasses, swimming gear, walking shoes.
- Sunscreen 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!