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Viva Safaris
4.9/5 – 306 Reviews
$528 pp (USD)
This tour is offered in ZAR.
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- Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.
- Single travelers can join this group tour, but it requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
- This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR). The USD rates shown are converted for information purposes only. How do I pay in ZAR?
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This tour accepts children of all ages. Children
under 12 receive a discount and childrenunder 2 are free.
Rates Per Person
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Single 1 room | 2+ people Sharing rooms |
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| Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | $581 | $528 |
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Single 1 room | 2+ people Sharing rooms |
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| Jan 1, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025 | R 10,896 | R 9,895 |
Included
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Excluded
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
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- This group tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.
- The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.
- If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.
- This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Viva Safaris.
$528 pp (USD)
- This tour is offered in ZAR. Show rate in ZAR
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4.9/5
306 Reviews - Offices:
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South Africa
- Founded In:
- 1991
- Employees:
- 50-100
Customer Reviews
Incredibly engaging team with a world of experience and knowledge.
Viva Safari’s made out entire stay feel like we were with family. Our main guide was Rocky and he was amazing! He taught us so much about the animals and their habits as well as provided us with personalised tours to suit us. Rocky even...
Incredibly engaging team with a world of experience and knowledge.
Viva Safari’s made out entire stay feel like we were with family. Our main guide was Rocky and he was amazing! He taught us so much about the animals and their habits as well as provided us with personalised tours to suit us. Rocky even...
A brilliant tour operator that provides the best bespoke safaris with the best team!!
What can I say. The six day safari with Viva Safaris been extraordinary from start to finish! We’ve stayed in all sorts of accommodation from tree houses to rustic lodges. We’ve eaten superb African food including a wonderful Bush BBQ....
ES
Very suitable for any budget and the Balule reserve is amazing.
With Viva Safaris you can have all the experiences that exist on a safari, or almost all of them. We went in August, and on the first day we had almost seen the Big 5. The treatment of the people is spectacular, both the guides and the...
IN
Memorable...
There are so many things to articulate but if I had to condense it into something a little more concise, I would say that Tremisana felt like home: warm, welcoming and breathtaking. Educate was the perfect host, not to forget an...
Great experience, great value for money. Sad to leave
I did the 6 days 5 nights recently. I booked with Viva Safaris due to the volume of positive reviews on these sites. I can confirm that the good reviews are justified. They had a varied itinerary that kept you busy and allowed you to have a...
IT
Great experience!
We were very happy with the choice, the lodges were comfortable, great meals and service, we even had some unexpected visits from some animals that came to drink near the lodge. Game drives took place both in the Balule Reserve and in...
Excellent
The tour guides went out their way to find as much game as possble. They were always full of fun and gave us such a wonderful time out looking for game, especially the leopard,which we never saw.
Our tour guides were above amazing
What an amazing experience with knowledgeable, fun and caring tour guides we had Rocky, Smiley and Lucky. Cannot speak highly of them enough, what an amazing experience made by these wonderful people. What an asset to this company. These...
Very professional and helpful with all needs and questions
We are just back from a 3 day safari trip using viva safaris, any questions or needs I had sent via email got replied to extremely fast which was very helpful and professional, during the safari the food was great, accommodation was great,...
Such fun and knowledgeable guides who knew exactly where to find some incredible animals up close!
All of the staff were so so friendly and happy to answer questions. Rocky, Smiley and Victor made safari so much fun and gave us plenty of reasons to laugh. They worked together to spot and track down animal sightings so we could get up...
US
We couldn't have asked for more!
My wife and I arrived at Tremisana Lodge in latter October, 2024 for a 7 day safari experience. We were not disappointed! I cannot emphasize how outstanding the staff were! Tucked into the bush of Balule Game Reserve, visits from various...
DE
Well organised, great adventure
We really liked our tour with different spots in Tremisana and at Marc‘s tree house. Everything was perfectly planned and worked according to the plan. Food was really good and we had an unforgettable time with our guides watching wild...
US
Fabulous experience, very highly recommended
My wife & adult daughter and I took a 4 day safari with one night at Tremisana and 2 nights at Marc's Treehouse Lodge. It exceeded all expectations and was a truly wonderful experience. All aspects of the logistics of the trip ran...
Excellent Customer Service
Tremisana Review 2024 I spent a fantastic week at the Tremisana Lodge / Viva Safaris as a 60th birthday present from my wonderful daughter Gabby who accompanied me on this once in a lifetime experience. We went on the 5 day Safari. ...
US
friendly, knowledgeable and educated
All of the guides were well educated, friendly and accommodating. When we went to Kruger, Rocky did a great job working with other guides and knowing where the animals were. He organized the afternoon and put us in front of many animals we...
US
Great
Viva Safari is well organized. Rocky our tour guide at Krueger National park was excellent
DE
An unforgettable experience, that involves new friends, fulfilled expectations and unfulfilled ones.
The people are very nice at viva safaris, although people from different cultures will have to get used to life in africa. They were very helpful wirh palnning the trip and would always have an open ear for you. Super nice staff that...
JP
Thanks a lot
We did 7 day safari in Kruger and Hluhluwe. The trip was first safari in our life and was amazing experience because of all the stuff of viva safari. They are all helpful and knowledgeable. We saw all big 5s.
DE
Great adventure, great organization
Everything was fine. All guides were kind and provided great knowledge. Lodge was fine, like in a small family.
Great Dinner with Mama D and beautiful Game Drives. We loved it.
IL
Pat was incredible. Knowledge, informative and very pleasant. Very quick to respond to questions.
We booked a 4 night, 5 day, safari experience and arrived with very high expectations. Our expectations were met and even outdone. From the first pickup from Sandton, we were greeted warmly by a great driver by the name Welcome 😁. Then a...
Efficient, Organised, Friendly
Hello all, my partner and I spent 6 days in Kruger with Viva Safaris and it was a wonderful experience! From pick up, to drop off, to stops made along the way to Kruger (to change transport etc), it was very well organised. The lodge is...
NL
An unforgettable experience
There are no words able to describe the emotions we felt during the three days at the Tremisana Lodge. Experiencing the wildness, looking for the animals in the bushes, stargazing one of the clearest night sky in the world. Those are...
DE
Overall great Safari with the best group and guides!
Our 6-day safari with Viva Safaris in Kruger National Park was absolutely phenomenal. From start to finish, everything was meticulously organized, ensuring a seamless and stress-free adventure. The accommodations were comfortable and...
IT
hakuna matata
we really enjoyed our stay at Tremisana with VivaSafaris. Their organization was excellent: every evening they read the program for the day and every day was different, with game drives at different times and places so that you could enjoy...
IT
Extraordinary experience
We had an amazing experience during all our stay in Tremisana Lodge with viva safaris. All the activities were perfectly organized and the communications was always clear. We really enjoyed all the safaris with our guides Rocky, Lucky, Ray,...
CA
Such a well organized Safari!
We just got back from our African Safari and it was by far the best father daughter trip ever imaginable. We saw the big 5! The guides really try to accommodate to make sure you get the best experience imaginable. The staff all work to make...
NZ
Great value, awesome experience
I had to change plans suddenly when I arrived. I called viva and asked. They picked me up at the airport literally 10 minutes later (even though my booking was for the next day) and accommodated everything fully. I know I got a bit lucky...
CA
Lucky and Nadine were amazing at helping me check off the big 5
Lucky, Nadine and Andy were amazing and so thoughtful. Making the big trip from Canada and traveling alone here to South Africa they were not only accommodating & friendly they also made me feel safe and comfortable seeing these animals...
Customer friendly and great value for money
Right from the first communications service was great and this continued throughout the trip. We saw so many animals up close in their natural environment. It really was amazing.
Fantastic
Viva Safaris were wonderful to deal with from start to finish, from the communication in the beginning to everything leading up to the safari. I did the 6 day Tremisana safari and it was fantastic. It was great value for money, the lodge...
BF
Professional and very welcoming
We had an amazing experience with Vivasafaris. From the beginning, we appreciated Patti’s availability and reactivity in all communications (emails / WhatsApp) and for tailoring a 4-day tour of great value for our family. Transfer from...
Amazing
This was my second Safari experience with Viva safaris. From booking the trip to departure from the lodge to Johannesburg, every detail was executed with thought and care. The drive from Johannesburg to the lodge was long but ample...
US
Joyfull Experience
It was my second trip with Viva Safari's. It was a recommendation from a South African friend. The staff was easy going, efficient and accomodating. Mama T at the tree house made great meals. I would recommend to any friend. Paul Savannah,...
FR
Amazing Big 5 Safari and Bushveld Lodges
Great Big 5 safari in Balule and Kruger Park ! Incredible wildlife sightings including a leopard, black rhinos, lions, elephants, hippos, hyenas, crocs and other species like a saddlebill stork and ground hornbills. Beautiful bushwalk in...
Viva exceeded all expectations an excellent sufari
I am 77 and took my 50+ daughter on 7night, 6 day surfari from Johannesburg. Everything about my interaction with Viva cannot be faulted. The first contact on was Patrica, who guided me to lodge accommodation, rather than tree house, which...
World class team and life changing experiences.
Viva safaris Safari experiences has had to be one of the nest and life-changing experiences me and my family have had experienced. From the drivers who fetched us and dropped us off, to the welcome we received as well as the professional...
Awesome experience with Viva Safaris!
This was our 3rd time visiting Viva Safaris. We have seen it all in Tremesane from prides of Lions going on their evening hunt to troops of Elephant, many Hippos and Giraffe are spotted near and around Tremesane and the Oliphants River. One...
An Excellent African Experience
My family and I had the best time!
We saw an incredible lion sighting that is a once in a life time experience!
US
Viva Safaris, excellent operator. The service was fantastic.
We had great experience with viva safaris. Patti promptly responded for any request or call. The staff was amazing, it did the best to show us all the animals. Marc, Lucas great guides and 'Mama' cooking and deserts were yami. Roman and...
Fantastic service and experience.
We stayed at Tremisana Lodge for 3 nights and it was fantastic. The accomodation, food and staff were all very good. We went on 4 safaris and a bush walk and saw 4 of the big 5. Only the elusive leopard was missing. Also saw lots of...
US
Our tour operator Patricia Landau made it easy for us, she was helpful every step of the way.
My wife and I had the time of our life on our first safari. All of the staff made our adventure one of the most enjoyable experiences that you could possibly have. We would who use them again when we book our next safari. Lastly we like to...
NZ
Outstanding, kind and friendly experience
I did a 6 day Safari tour with Viva and stayed at the Tremisana Lodge. Everything was outstanding. All the staff, the experiences, seeing such an incredible amount of wildlife, the accommodation and especially the food, all was fabulous. I...
CA
Friendly , content , happy to be doing what they’re doing!
Accommodating staff with all your needs . I’m a type 1 diabetic and they gladly stored my insulin in the kitchen freezer overnight . The whole experience was as over my expectations . Even though they mixed up some of the activities it...
HR
Must to while in SAF - The best Kruger experience
The first week after arriving in Joburg I decided to do a 4-day tour in Kruger (as one of my lifelong wishes) And let me confess this to you - it was the best decision I've made so far and Viva Safari made it possible! I was in contact with...
FR
Perfect organization, all staff very well prepared and ready to go beyond!
Everything very well prepared to make the most out of our stay. The guides went beyond to explain every detail to the kids and make the games a lot of fun for the whole family. All the details for the activities were clearly...
SE
Highly professional and welcoming Safari arrangement!
Among several other competing organizers Viva Safari distinguished by giving quick and clear information about the arrangement pre our visit. Thanks to Ms Landau. Once we arrived in Sout Africa we were most warmly welcomed and had four days...
CA
Amazing Safari
From the moment we contacted Viva Safaris everything went smoothly. All information was provided for us to make our choice as to what type of accommodation we wanted and the length of safari. We were picked up at our hotel and transported...
DE
Great experience!
Amazing wildlife, great team and organization! Would recommend and come back again :)
Well organised and mostly professional
Communications were good - kept in the loop all the time. Service was smooth and friendly. Good value for money. On time all the time. I wanted to see a leopard which I did. The full day in KNP was worthwhile - saw a lot. Would recommend...
US
Our experience was top notch.
Everything went off without a hitch. Intricate planning for guests with all different itineraries was handled flawlessly. Everyone from staff to guides were friendly and informative. I am 60 years and was a little worried about the walks....
CA
Superb experience
It took me a long time and a lot of research to finally pick the company with which I'd have my first ever safari experience, and Viva Safaris did not disappoint. From the get-go, what stood out to me was the clear and efficient...
SI
Profesional, friendy - great experience
We booked a 5 day Safari trip by Viva Safaris. Picked up and dropped at the airport. The restaurant, selected for the midway stop was great - kudos for that. The rooms were small but OK, all what you need in such action packed days :) My...
DE
Had a great time
I really enjoyed the safari trip. Everything went smoothly. Would do it again :)
FR
Kind, efficient, amazing
The safari was amazing! First, because the contact with Patti was instrumental: thank you so much Patti for your kind advice (including the hotel choice, which proved perfect for our stay). I had asked for several quotes for safaris and...
CA
HIGHLY RECOMMEND - AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!
First I would like to thank you so much to everyone from Viva Safari Team to make my first Safari experience amazingly unforgettable! From start to finish - Patti was amazing, quick and responsive with all of my questions and inquiries...
Excellent service
Difficult to find the words to describe this amazing experience. Thanks to Viva Safari to made my dream a reality. If you love adventure , nature and good vibes Viva Safari is the place to go . Strongly recommended . Thanks again ...
Excellent customer service
Amazing experience. The tour guides went out of their way to make the my safari memorable with up close and personal encounters with wildlife and were knowledgeable in understanding the land and behaviors of animals. I cant recommend this...
IT
A dream
It was a dream. The lodge is quiet , in the middle of the bush , and from the Lapa during lunch or dinner you can spot elephants, hyenas antelopes. the staff are friendly and efficient, and the guides are fantastic. the Morning walk was a...
CA
Fabulous experience! Great your company to use!
Great experience, friendly staff! Did 7 day and saw lots of different animals!
SE
Makes the safari fit your individual scedule: Short or long. Rough or comfy.
For a short safari (3-4 days) the living quarters is not important as we spent most time out in the bush. We never used the pool or the bar as we went out early and came back late. Professional, helpfull and knowlegeable staff. We picked...
PL
They are very dedicated and provide an excellent service and bring unforgettable memories.
We had amazing time on our trip! Everything was perfect - the lodge, the food (hats off to the head chef) and of course all the game drives! The only thing we wish was to have a bit more time in the Blyde River Canyon. Our driver gave us...
Everything we wanted
We were really happy with all the services provided by Viva Safaris and the whole team were great - from being picked up in Johannesburg, being met at Tremisana and experiencing our first safari - everything was perfect and well organised....
IT
Amazing organization and absolute availability
This has been a wonderful experience. Very nice stay and beautiful people in a dreamy place. All the staff was great and they made our stay better than expetetions!we miss everything! we hope to came back soon for other unforgettable game...
US
Overwhelmingly courteous, polite, and accommodating. A pleasure to stay with.
From the moment we were picked up at the hotel by the shuttle, all of the staff had been extremely polite, and courteous with regards to our travel arrangements, making sure we were able to maximize every minute of the tours, and...
US
Fantastic
Patricia, I wanted to touch base with you on my 4 day Safari. I felt the Viva Safari was fantastic, I was extremely pleased with how efficient and well planned the trip was operated. I was comfortable with my transportation from start to...
DE
Everything was great and even better than expected
Well organized, awesome people, good accomodations, fun and knowledgeable guides, good itinerary and overall the perfect choice for our 4 day trip. Would recommend 10/10.
DE
I can only recommend
We had a very lovely 4 days Safari Trip. Well organized and very good communication. We really loved everything and saw the big five and many more animals. Can only recommend booking the tour with Viva Safaris and stay at Tremisana Lodge...
Fantastic Safari with Viva Safaris
My partner and I booked the 6 day Viva Safari over late December/New year and had a brilliant time. The team at the accommodation and the various guides are all lovely and it was fantastic just being told where to be and when. The itinerary...
NZ
Absolutely Incredible!
This company provides the ultimate safaris! Excellent value for money! Can’t rate them highly enough! All staff are incredibly friendly and professional.
US
So helpful with planning and great communication
I just found Viva on internet and from the beginning Patricia landau was so helpful with planning. All went smoothly on the trip with pick up and return to airports. The staff was delightful and efficient. The guides made every effort to...
NL
CA
Perfect Trip-5 Days Tremisana and tents safari
Trip of the lifetime! Saw incredible number of animals (Balule and Kruger) and had great time in general. Included food was all homemade (fresh and great). Accommodation was clean and perfect (really liked the tents). All personnel was...
HR
Amazing experience, very pleasant and fun staff and tour guides. Overall, not a single complaint.
Pickup The pickup is on time and professional. The Staff The staff at the Tremisana Lodge where we were staying were all of them excellent, professional, but most of all pleasant and fun. The tour guides have a lot of knowledge, but...
LU
Well organized team resulting in a perfect experience
From the first contact and during the whole process of booking, it was very easy to communicate with them, ask their assistance and receive it in timely manner. All the staff who shared with us at Tremisama and Marc’s Treehouse during...
US
Excellent price and service
I had the most magical trip to Kruger National Park with Viva Safaris. It was reasonably priced and the guides were very knowledgeable. The food was also excellent and the accommodations were very comfortable. There was also a nice pool we...
TW
Fantastic tour and services.
The itinerary was not only brimming with excitement but also meticulously planned to perfection. What truly stood out, however, was the impeccable service provided by the staff. Their dedication and warmth elevated the entire experience,...
DE
Perfect trip to Krueger National Park!
ViVa Safaris is a wonderful organisation for experiencing the beautiful sides of Krueger National Park. Starting from the booking, to the operators in the lodges to the drivers. Everyone was always accommodating, kind and open. By booking a...
CH
Great Good organized
The Safari was great. We liked the Tremisana Lodge. The Food there and the whole organisation was super. We saw a lot of animals
DE
Consulting, organization and acommodation were great!
Balule as a smaller reserve was great, didn't like Kruger as much as it was more a drive in a safari zoo. Tremisana and Marc's treehouse lodge have both been great places stay and very welcoming. The game drives in Balule had been more...
MX
Excellent experience! You don't have to worry about anything once you are with them!
Since the booking the assistance was wonderful, they are very attentive, provide all the information on time and gave suggestions according to my needs. Their logistics is amazing, everything is always on time and the service from all staff...
CA
Everything was excellent.
They picked us up in Johannesburg. Took us to temasani camp and the touring started. We loved everything about the trip. The guides, the safaris and the food. I would recommend 5 days as two days in Kruger was wonderful. I would also...
DE
Thanks for this lovely safari tour. The guides, stuff and accommodations are very nice. We enjoyed:)
5 Days Safari with 2 days of Kruger was great. We saw a lot all big 5. a bit more time at the Blyde River Canyon would be perfect. At all we enjoyed the whole tour.
DE
Perfect Organisation, good food, friendly staff....a wonderful experience☺️
We can highly recommend VIVA Safaris. The communication with Patti was fantastic....Always such a quick answer. The Tramisana lodge was very comfortable and also the Treehouses. We had a bit of bad luck with the weather as it was cool and...
IE
Efficient and adventurous
We loved everything, the guides, the drivers and the stuff at the accommodation are all very happy and helpful! The food was amazing!
FR
Thank you to Victor who deserves 6 stars
We had the chance to have Victor for one game. He is absolutely amazing! The bush walks were nice but shorter than expected (specially the 1st one). I hesitated between the tent and the tree house and opted for the tree house which was...
SA
Patti was Amazing. She assisted us with our bookings and ensured everything went smoothly
We went with ViVa Safaris last September 2023, For our amazing Safari Tours. We were assisted by Patti, she went beyond helping us, as our flight was delayed by 2 hours. Patti and the team made sure that we were able to join our guided tour...
US
Great experience
This was my first time on safari. Because of that I did not know much about what to expect. I wanted to experience a little bit of everything. Naturally, I decided to rely on experts - tour organizers. I found some info on the internet...
DE
Amazing stay in Tremisana Lodge
We really enjoyed the time during the safari! Everything was super organized und went well during our stay. We also enjoyed it because of the nice people in the lodge and during our daily adventures! We will definitively recommend...
A fantastic safari tour
Viva Safari was fantastic. We did a 5 day tour which was organised so well. The rangers who took us out were very experienced and the staff at the hotel were lovely. I would definitely recommend.
US
They were fantastic!!
The whole team at Viva Safaris was absolutely amazing! They made everything so easy from start to finish. All of our guides were fantastic trackers and spotters and we got to see so much! The food was great and the accommodation was clean....
US
Amazing trip with very helpful staff
This was such a wonderful experience! I initially came out as a solo female traveler and felt very safe and well cared for! They were super helpful ensuring my friend arrived later and got her there safe as well. Really enjoyed the...
US
WE had several tour operators: Victor, Lucky, Smiley, KG, etc. They were all wonderful!!!
I would totally recommend VIvasafari's. It was very affordable, informative and wonderful.
CA
Viva safaris was above our expectations!
Me and my two sisters did the 5-Day Tremisana Safari with Viva Safari. It was our first safari and the experience was above our expectations!!! The private game drives in the balule reserve were awesome and felt more adventurous, and we...
US
Easy Booking
Patricia was very helpful in booking our safari for four. The accommodations were very comfortable and the staff were excellent at check in and checkout. There were plenty of game drive options in a three day safari and animal sightings...
US
Amazing experience
We had the most amazing time with Viva Safari. Stayed at tremisana Lodge for all 5 days and were able to see the big 5 within the first 2 days. All the guides- Luke, Nadine, Rocky, KG were all amazing and very knowledgeable. Bella at the...
Anazing!
Amazing! I am so glad we chose Viva Safaris for our 1st ever safari! All the staff are super friendly and helpful. We loved every minute of it and saw tons of animals including some really close encounters! 100% would recommend anyone to go...
IT
Wonderful experience
We went to a 6 days safari at mark s camp. We enjoyed it very much, beautiful places, awesome people and great organization. They make you feel like being at home. Expecially we remember with particular affection mama T!
US
Fantastic experience!
We absolultey loved the safari! We did the 3 day - with one night in the Tremisani Lodge and another in Marc's Treehouse. Both were great, but we all loved the Treehouse! It truly made you feel like you were in the Bush - because you...
AT
Professional with best in class tour composition
Very professional operator. Really enjoyed the tour and how it was organised and executed. Seen lots of animals, nice accomodation. Nothing to complain. Guides were very knowledgeable and tried to find interesting species (& succeeded)....
NZ
Fantastic Safari. Saw The Big 5
Excellent service. I did the 4 day, 3 night tour at Tremisana lodge and saw lions eating a buffalo at night, Cheatah from a far, 2 rhinos, and alot of giraffes, zebras and even a family of elephants. An unforgettable experience. The team...
NZ
Viva Safaris provided a wonderful safari experience - well organised, great staff, A+++
From the first contact with Patti right through to the final drop off in Johannesburg this tour met all expectations. All the staff were wonderful. Rai and Tuney kept everything well organised, Mama Dee and her team provided breakfast,...
IT
Amazing experience
My boyfriend and I really enjoyed the Safari experience. The accomodation and facilities were very good, we were also able to enjoy the swimming pool. We also liked the traditional meals they cooked for dinner, and in particular the bush...
IE
Great value for money , accommodating, knowledgeable and amazing service !
Amazing experience , the guys were all so friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Trip of a life time !
Amazing experience with Viva Safaris. Lived up to expectations.
We loved our safari with Viva Safaris, and wouldn't hesitate to recommend to others. The staff were welcoming and approachable. We stayed 4 nights in Tremisana. There was a packed programme of early morning or sundowner drives, and, of...
US
Incredible from start to finish
Viva Safaris was wonderful from start to finish! We stayed one night at Tremisana and three nights at Marc’s Treehouse. Tremisana was wonderful with easy access to the Balule preserve and awesome game drives. We really loved our time at...
CA
Greatest 4 days I’ve experienced
Everything went absolutely perfect, from the booking to the amazing meals to the safaris. I couldn’t ask for a better experience. As a single female traveller, I was hesitant but it really was the greatest travel experience ever. Thanks...
PY
Viva Safaris gives us an amazing game drive in Kruger Park, completely recommended.
Viva Safaris and all his staff gives us a very nice welcoming in Tremisana. The afternoon game drive was great, we were able to see elephants and even a hiena. Then, the next day was even a greater experience in Kruger Park with our tour...
Amazing from start to finish
I could not have asked for a better experience from Viva safaris, from help with enquiries as to which safari to book to the whole team on site - it has been an amazing trip from start to finish and cannot recommend them enough. Thank you...
US
Hacuna Matata (No worries) It is a WOW!
From the moment of a timely pick up- to the first safari 1 hour after arrival - we felt well cared for - perfectly scheduled- well fed - with guides who truly wanted to show us their bush and the creatures who live within! The guides...
US
We saw the Big 5 and more with Viva Safari
We had an incredible time with Viva Safari and I can't say enough about our experience. My spouse and I had considered doing a self-driving tour in Kruger with our rental car... but if you saw where George - our guide - was driving us in...
US
Best at leading the tour!
This was an experience I will always remember! Getting to the lodge, we were greeted kindly and sent out for the night drive where we ate great dinner outdoors. The next couple days, you get to visit the surrounding area and Kruger National...
US
Viva Safaris does a fantastic job showing you the full breadth of what South Africa has to offer.
Viva Safaris does a fantastic job showing you the full breadth of what South Africa has to offer. During our 5-day terminsana safari, we participated in multiple drives and walks that helped to expose us to much of the wildlife in South...
JP
Amazingly supportive and caring
Definitely more than just experiencing safari. People are all nice and friendly, lodges and tents are clean and comfortable, and foods are very nice. Bush walking with armed ranger was one of the most impressive events, which you could...
A Remarkable Safari Adventure with Viva Safaris in Tresimana and Kruger National Park
Our recent safari adventure with Viva Safaris in Tresimana and Kruger National Park was an absolute masterpiece of wildlife exploration and natural beauty. From the moment we arrived, the exceptional hospitality and dedication to...
US
The experience was magical
The accommodations for the first night of our stay was sketchy at best !!! - when we transferred to our "tree house" camp, the accommodations were as expected and honestly, a step up from where we stayed the first night. The tours were...
SG
Fantastic experience
All crews are nice and helpful. We saw 4/5 big fives except leopards.
BR
Excellent!!
The team at Viva Safaris is excellent, the accommodations are perfect, the food is delicious, the tours are magnificent. Thanks for giving me this experience! A positive highlight for the excellent service provided by Patti Landau! The...
BE
Very efficient staff, wonderful trip
My first contact was with Patricia, who helped me solving a problem with a local company, and provided me a very good address for my stay in Johannesburgh after the safari. The trip between Johannesburgh and the lodge is long, but when we...
Amazing
Went here as part of Viva Safaris 6 day Tremisana/Treehouse Safari holiday. Was blown away from the first game drive to the last, Balule gives you a very up close experience of near enough every animal. Lions and elephants so close you...
FR
Disappointed
we booked for 5 days. We have safari experience. unfortunately we were disappointed. The group is too big, the cars are not comfortable, some drivers seem inexperienced and so you don't see much. And the meals are catastrophic and not...
US
Great staff and Great experience!!
I had a group of 11 friends and family. We had a great time with Viva in Kruger NP. We saw all of the Big 5 plus many others. The staff was extremely nice, and we even made some new friends. Patti is the best to work with, setting up...
Awesome tour operator from booking assistance to the safari itself.
I came across Viva Safaris whilst doing a research on Google for a short safari holiday. It was going to be my first safari experience. From the booking process to the stay,everything was great. Patti assisted me in the booking and...
DE
Well Organizer, very nice staff and great food
Easy booking and nice Rangers. Saw a Lot in the private lodge and Had a great time in Krüger itself. Overall an amazong experience I will never forget.
Staff in all lodges were very friendly. Excellent food in Katekani Lodge.
CA
Awesome Viva Safaris
We (I and my husband) had a wonderful time on our tour in South Africa because of Viva Safaris. The only thing we can say, Viva safaris is just awesome tour operator for everything, from day 1 until the until the end of our 6 days tour.
NO
Professional
We were a group of four who immensely enjoyed our 3-day safari - at all levels, really. Communication with Viva Safaris via email, pick-up and transport from airport hotel to Tremisana Lodge + the Kruger Park. The absolute highlights: the...
IL
Perfect organization make you enjoy all to the time ,for me no more no less perfect experiences.
It was a great time for me. I really appreciate your organization,the best experience for safaris is that your organization has the ability to have an enjoyable time. From the person who cooked to the driver off the jeeps.the guide on the...
ES
A great experience I won't forget.
It was well organized. Easy to jump in. From the first contact with them to Joberg to the reserve. Every day we have something nice to do and I met interesting people along the way. Totally worthy. I came back from the trip recharged and...
US
All around excellent safari.
I absolutely loved my safari experience. Everyone on staff was so warm and welcoming and went out of their way to make myself and all the other guests comfortable. It felt more like being welcomed into the family than just a guest....
IT
Amazing Budget safari
Tour well organized and amazing. Tremisana lodge comfortable and nice. Marc's camp budget, cooking and staff very good. Planning organization efficient. Tent too small and without place to wardrobe.
CH
An Adventurous Journey into the Wild: Wildlife Encounters, Warm Hospitality, and Memorable Moments
I booked a three-day package and was picked up directly from my hotel in Johannesburg. The drive to Kruger was quite long, taking approximately 6 hours or more. Upon arrival at the Tremisana Safari Lodge in the late afternoon, we...
US
One of a kind experience
My group and I had the BEST experience with Viva Safaris! The rooms were clean, food was delicious, and best of all the staff were amazing! They truly made this such a special and authentic experience!
US
Extremely knowledgeable and fantastic personalities!
Wonderful experience that i couldn’t have imagined going any better. Throughly taken care of and ran extremely well.
US
Viva Safaris was incredible, they made every aspect of our safari experience 10/10.
The guides were friendly and knowledgeable, the lodge was quaint and nice and safe, and the food was SO good! Every single meal we were stuffed to the brim with delicious food. We saw so many different animals and birds, and the guides were...
US
Viva safari is organized, accommodating, and dedicated to delivering a fantastic safari experience!
Viva safari did an amazing job at making my groups safari experience a blast. The guides were amazing (Lucky, Rocky, Raymond, King George to name a few) due to their knowledge, humor, and friendly banter with our group. They also did a...
US
Incredibly exciting caring operators sharing their love for animals with us.
Excellent accommodations and staff. Well organized and worked with my situation of flying in a day later then the rest of my group organizing an airport pick up for me. Incredible experience.
US
Amazing
Best Safari company. Great staff, guides, and accommodations. No complaints!
US
Best Trip of my Life!
Viva Safaris went above and beyond my expectations. The safari rides were amazing and we were able to get close to all of the animals. The staff was very kind and accommodating to what we wanted to do. The food was great, rooms were clean...
US
Great group of people who made our interactions and each day amazing
The staff here was so incredible to the drivers, office managers, and cooks. Rooms were perfect. Not to fancy but not low tier either. It was just what we were looking for. The meals were good and the drivers were incredible. Sundowners...
US
INCREDIBLE Experience, From Start to Finish!
I have been on two other safaris before, but traveling with Viva Safaris was incomparable. The operation was well-run, well-communicated, and as advertised. The staff - from the drivers to the guides to the chiefs - were infectiously...
IE
Overpriced for what you get
TLDR: Overpriced for what you get. Starting with the good part, company was very accomodating since our flight got cancelled and we could change our safari from 4 to 3 days and all people working there were very nice. Now, it's...
JP
Committed, dedicated and caring people for the best safari experience
Patti was super helpful when making a reservation and for logistics on the day of arrival. People at Tremisana lodge are all friendly and welcoming. Food is good and room is clean enough considering it’s in the center of safari park. ...
US
Amazing perfect experience
Perfect from day 0 to day 6. Since the pick up at the airport by Salomon the 1st then taken by Salomon the 2nd, reception by all the amazing staff and Tuney making everything the best, the guides/drivers King George and Mr. Victor simply no...
Reliable and professional!
Our 6 days safari was amazing and we had such a great time! I was positively surprised by the professionalism of the team. They were very punctual with the itinerary and always a good laugh. The accommodation in Katekani was so spacious and...
US
The entire staff at Viva Safaris is amazing!
Services provided by Viva Safaris was outstanding. Booking was simple and all questions were answered timely. We were picked up from our hotel on time by excited and friendly staff. Experience to lodge included a lovely stop for lunch. ...
US
Excellent and amazing safari experience!
Viva Safaris gave my family of four (two children ages 18 & 14) an unforgettable safari! From start to finish it was absolutely amazing. I don't even know where to begin, but we had such a wonderful experience. All I can say is if you're...
CA
Amazing expérience. Everything was well coordinated
Service was excellent. The tour itself is great. The only point that disapointed me is the drive back to Johannesburg. There are selling a scenic road. But nothing much unless the stop at the Blyde River Canyon for only 30 minutes. I...
Viva Safaris is Authentic and real the best.
Viva Safaris 6 days at tremisana lodge was perfect from Hotel pick up in Johannesburg to the food the excellent staff and Piero to Mumma D’s home cooked food to Rocky, George, smiley,shaul,Mia in office, and all the other wonderful staff...
PL
Overall amazing experience
Overall amazing experience, highly recommended and one of the best trips in my life!! The booking process with Patricia Landau was perfect- she was very helpful and ready to answer all of the questions. I really loved Marc's Treehouse...
DE
Everything was perfect!!!! We would highly recommend to book with Viva Safaris
From the communication in the beginning till the drop off at the airport everything was great! The tour was perfectly planned and we had an amazing time! The accommodation was comfy and the stuff was super nice!!! We loved the...
US
You can not go wrong with Viva Safaris!
We chose the 3 day/2 nights Tremisana Lodge safari with Viva Safaris and loved every minute of it. Picked up at the hotel by George we started our enjoyable ride to the Tremisana Lodge. Upon arrival we started with our sunset game drive,...
DE
Everything was very good organized
It was my first safari and it was a great experience.
Everything went as booked.
I had a great time. The employees were all very nice and always helpful.
FR
Amazing
Excellent family stay with 3 children.
The guides were great and the place is family friendly.
The cuisine is traditional and of high quality.
We saw the Big Five and were very happy with our 6 day stay.
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Absolutely amazing
This tour was a tour to remember.The venue,the food,the sleeping quarters…EVERYTHING!The staff,the ambiance,the knowledge of the guides was just second to none.
I have enjoyed 3 night safari. Good communication, sticking to the programmes they promised.
I have thoroughly enjoyed 3 night safari. Good communication, sticking to the programmes they promised. Good food quality. Experienced guides. Safe.
US
Great experience
The tour was very enjoyable abd allowed me to get close to the animals
FR
Absolutely Amazing
I had such an amazing time with Viva Safaris. I went for only 6 days and as a female solo traveler. The airport pickup was a bit late but I never felt worried as there were others waiting with me, and I was in contact with Nyarai while...
Very well organised, great accommodation, animals and birds and more galore
Husband and I were on our Silver Anniversary trip of a lifetime and the Safari experience did not disappoint. One night in a beautiful Lodge at Tremisana followed by our favourite Marc's Treehouse for the following nights as part of a 6 day...
IT
A wonderfull safari experience
We enjoy Tremisana lodge with Vivasafaris 6 days. We lived a wanderful experience, the ladies were so nice that we felt as at home, the safari guides were professional and funny. it was a pleaseure to live with all the staff this life...
Highly reliable and organised.
No words can describe how much we loved our stay, the food, the people, everything!!!!On our arrival, we were lucky enough to spot many elephants, 2 rhinos, leopard, hyenna...one invited itself while we were having dinner
the most amazing experience
communication was always swift and the service from beginning to end was brilliant and well organized. basic accommodation but clean and comfortable and all you need . excellent value for money . brilliant and knowledgeable guides. Tasty...
TN
Everything was perfect; it was a fabulous experience
the Kruger Safari was fabulous! Everything was perfect; the staff was very professional. Tremisana loge at Balule was good
The price is very correct.
FR
A Perfect Safari !
We had an amazing time! The organisation was simply just perfect from the first contact with Patti until the final drop off! It's all super well organized and we really appreciated that! All of the staff working for Viva Safaris did a...
US
Amazing safari experience- trip of a lifetime!
Viva Safaris and Tremisana Lodge…where do I start? My friend Molly and I were picked up in Johannesburg on Friday and, beginning with our drivers George and Solly, every single staff member we met was beyond hospitable. We chose to...
AE
Excellent customer service
I had a great time doing a mixture of drives on a private game reserve and in the Kruger public park. I would recommend to anyone wanting to head to greater kruger
IN
Professional
I found the entire co-ordination from the start to be very professional. During these Covid times, as is the case, I had to alter my travel plans. Viva Safaris was kind enough to accommodate. The safari was as described in their brochure....
Excellent service and experience
We just finished the 5 night stay at Tremisana and already have the blues. The Safari experience was fantastic and unforgettable. Going to 2 different reserves gives you a chance to experience different animal encounters. The staff were so...
NL
Such a great experience with so many kind and helpful staff.
Since the moment I arrived all the staff (safari guides, cooks and the tour operator customer assistant) were so kind and friendly! They really tried their best to let us see the big 5 and get the most of our time! Their lodge was...
US
Great service for a memorable tour
Having tried to book the tour for 2020, it made me sad that everything got cancelled. They saved my deposit and when I rebooked for June 2021, they were happy to oblige. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, my initial flight got...
US
Breathtaking and life-changing experience--trip of a lifetime--seriously!
I took this trip with my sister-in-law (and best friend) in 2019. We still talk about it over and over again. The memories of the time spent in South Africa have sustained us through this past year of pandemic madness, a very disturbing...
7 day kruger to north natal.What an amazing goodfeel ,proffessional xperience allround, topclass!!
We were the only 2 on tour due to Covid19 and LOVED all the attention!!!
Excellent staff,so proffessional and friendly,accommodation and vehicles top class sightings great!!
From pickup just one amazing journey. Will never use another operator again.Friends for life
CA
Very knowledgeable, fun, hardworking staff!
This experience was truly amazing!! Sleeping in the treehouses was an experience I would love to do again! Viva safaris provided such a fun environment. Got to see so many animals during the safaris. Truly enjoyed the meals they...
GI
MEMORABLE SAFARI WITH VIVA!
Our tour with Viva Safaris met all our expectations in every way. FANTASTIC! The booking process was quick and informative and all the pick ups and schedules were timely. The Viva staff at the lodges were friendly helpful and the food...
Fun, well organized and an amazing family experience.
My family and I wanted to do a Safari in South Africa, it took a long time to make the decision on what company to go with but we finally decided Viva Safari. My mum, dad, sister and her boyfriend and myself spent 2 nights at one camp...
Absolutely wonderful!
From beginning to the end it was such a lovely experience, filled with great hospitality, kindness, friendliness, and patience from all the people who took charge of the logistics of our days and nights. The accommodation, meals and the...
US
Awesome
I did six day treehouse at marc's
camp, I emailed Patty constantly with questions because we had such a large party and she accommodated every question and the booking was awesome the Safari food people were totally awesome
US
A magical treehouse adventure full of animals and amazing people.
It was even better then expected! Our treehouse was awesome with a beautiful view of the river. Animals are everywhere throughout the camp and it really made you feel submerged in the safari the whole time. The sounds at night were...
DE
Perfect trip, unforgettable memories
Everything was wonderful. I got fetched up at the airport in Johannesburg, then spend one night at Tremisana, where I had a wonderful time, with nice people, amazing night safari, braii in the bush and special morning bush walk with "Hakuna...
Well organised,excellent guides/staff,good accommodation
From the moment we inquired about a Safari Holiday with Viva Safaris everything was taken care of, cannot recommend them enough, if you're looking for a Safari in the Kruger,look no further than Viva Safaris
US
Fantastic Safari
First time to South Africa. Absolutely Fantastic. August. Few, if no, mosquitoes. We didn't use mosquito nets. No problem. Animal sightings were great during the day. The Guides were super animal finders. Dress cool weather in the...
Outstanding staff, atmosphere and total African experience
We had a great time the accommodation was unique and comfortable. The staff were friendly and the food was plentiful.the safari guides were outstanding and couldn't do enough for us to make our experiences unforgettable. Highly recommend...
Well organised and reliable.
The pretour communications were excellent, we were met at the correct time, our pre safari accommodation was great. The safari tour was well organised, with both lots of accommodation being comfortable and clean. The meals were very good...
100% ALL ROUND WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE
My grandson and I did a 3 day tour in January from beginning to end we had a ball. From being collected by efficient friendly Thabo to all the other wonderful staff to the comfortable accommodation and lovely home cooked food we loved every...
US
The Wisconsin Dells of Safari operators - a bit of what was promised, but not much. Disappointed.
My wife and I completed the 5 day Kruger safari. We are seasoned safari tourists and have been blessed to go on safari in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania. We have never been left dissatisfied until now. The accommodations were fine...
US
Fantastic People, Fantastic Service, Fantastic Value!
I went alone on a 4-day Safari to Tremisana and Marc's Treehouse Lodges. Collette, at Tremisana, was a wonderful host. It was a pleasure to sit down with her and talk about our experiences and her life in South Africa. She said, "My job is...
US
Outstanding experience!
Our group of 5 had a wonderful safari with Viva. We did the 6-day/5-night at Tremisana and Marc's Treehouse, and thoroughly enjoyed our trip from beginning to end. We were picked up at our Johannesburg guest house on time, driven to...
UY
FANTASTIC ADVENTURE WITH VIVA SAFARIS
We had a fantastic experience with Viva Safaris. We hired Tremisana 4 days and it really was the adjusted thing, although we were left wanting for a few more days (especially my daughter). All the planned activities were as they were...
ES
Phantastic organization, excellent guides, different game viewing different reserve, friendly staff
A wonderful safari adventure, unforgettable, unique. Well, very soon we noticed what Charlotte meant at the welcome meeting: "You will get the real feeling of Africa.." Yes, the treehouse and especially the 1 bed with 1 blanket a bit small...
HU
Excellent 5 day safari with Viva safaris
It was an excellent 5 days safari in the big Kruger park and the nearby bush area. It was organized by Viva safari with excellent way. We picked up at our Johannesburg hotel near the airport (Aviator at Tambo airport) in time. We had...
LU
Tremedous stay with a very friendly and highly capable staff.
We have been on the 6 days Safari tour staying in Tremisana lodge. The organisation is absolutely perfect. I wonder how the staff is organizing this challenge because there is a coming and going of visitors every day with different stays...
ES
it was a very nice experience at tremisana, great time and guides, marc’s much less nice
it is all pretty good, especially at tremisana was fantastic, amazing rangers and professional guides..lovely experience! marc’s was pretty poor
US
Very fund 5-day safari
Had a great time with Viva Safaris. Did a 5-day, 4-night safari, with the first night at Tremisana Lodge and the last 3 days at Marc's Treehouse. The various drives and walks to see animals were fantastic. We saw tons of animals and had...
SG
Viva Safaris has everything down in clockwork, the activities are well planned.
It's a good operator, what was promised was delivered.
US
This was my first safari and it was beyond amazing, outstanding staff service, everything was lovely
This safari was my first time ever going to a safari, also traveling by myself all the way from Florida, USA. I couldn’t be more satisfied with all the details and service Viva Safaris offered to me. The lodge was absolutely amazing, the...
US
Great safari experience until we discovered we were robbed.
Great safari experience, we saw the Big 5. Accommodations and food were as you would expect for the price point. We stayed one night in Tremesana and two nights at Marc's Treehouse. Ivy and Pretty were fantastic hosts. The only reason I...
US
Mixed bag but overall disappointed
We went on a 4 day, 3 night Marc's treehouse lodge. The first night was at Tremisana Lodge, we had a sunset drive and a dinner at the boma. This experience was fine. The lodge is budget, so it's nothing fancy but it's sufficient for what we...
US
Excellent! A very authentic, professional and genuinely friendly experience, and delivers!
In one word we loved the experience. The staff were very prompt during booking, and throughout the tour. We left behind a camera and some documents when we departed and they were amazingly helpful in returning them to us by courier. ...
DE
Great Safaris with nice guides!
Everything works fine, special thanks to Smilie and Nico!!
Thank you for the Big Five!
US
Fabulous time was had, great ground and driving tours of South Africa nature land.
The service was excellent and the staff friendly and accomodating. The treehouse and lodge were comfortable and in a great location. Time was well organized and gave full days but never rushed. The only criticism could be that in winter...
US
Great Vacation by Kruger Park for reasonable price
Pros: Very reasonable prices for location and accommodations. On time pick up at JNB hotel. Lodge Rooms was clean and comfortable but a bit small for our family of 3. Program/tours - variety of tours and places to go, really enjoyed the...
CA
Truly priceless experience. Thank you!
Viva Safaris establishments, amenities, food, services and their friendly team members exceeded our expectations during our stay at Tremisana Lodge and Marcs Treehouse Lodge. Patti was very helpful when we booked our safari.
NZ
Friendly staff, excellent customer service and well-organised
Viva Safaris exceeded my expectations in terms of friendliness, great customer service and being a well-organised 3 night safari. The email communications to confirm booking and arrangements was great. The staff were able to answer any...
CL
¡Viva, Viva Safari!
With my family we took the 4 days safari adventure and we has a blast!! -Viva safari picked us up and drop us off on time! Which made our trip super efficient!! -Accommodation: clean and confortable. The lodge is super pretty with a...
US
Fantastic guides, amazing experience
Viva Safaris was worth every penny, and I am glad that I decided to go with them. They arrived as stated (in JNB) and dropped off as stated (so many people to drop, but we all made it back by 6:00). Make sure that your flight leaving isn't...
BR
Very good! Excellent service. Very professional and service oriented.
This Safari was extremely good and well organized. Viva Safari is super punctual, very service oriented and professional. All the drivers and rangers were very nice and polite, the staff at the two accommodations were also very nice, the...
DK
Good, but could be better
First of all, I enjoyed the tour a lot and I had so much fun with the other people attending the tour. I got to see the different animals and got some good stories to tell when I go back home. However, I have a feeling that the tour could...
AR
great experience
I felt very happy with the service and the personal of viva safaris. the places were great, the food, and the guides. it was a great experience. i recommend.
US
Very well executed from pick up at the airport to all the Safari activities and lodging was awesome
Everything was great! Guides, experiences,lodging and efficient!
NL
Great organisation, flexible and friendly
We experienced excellent service, quick response to our mails and questions and flexible possibilities. Booking process was easy and clear, the safari itself was magnificent. We had very kind and passionate guides who did the best they...
IT
Amazing days with Viva Safaris
We had an amazing experience with Viva Safari. We have been quite unlucky in Tremisana (could happens) but our guides did theyr best to spot something. In Marcs Threehouse (especially during the Kruger day) we had right the experience we...
DE
My best hotel experience so far
We stayed three nights at Tremisana Lodge. The staff was very welcoming. In that hotel there is not the typical division between guests and staff. You live there together, eat together and talk together about the animals and last...
CA
Ultimate experience and Birthday ever
Viva Safaris Katekani Tented Lodge left nothing more to desire as this facility is first class. From rooms to indoor or outdoor shower, Tub and outdoor personal pool and the amazing sounds of Africa at night heard through the tented end...
CA
Sleep out Safari
What an amazing experience, at no time did I feel unsafe, everyone was so professional
US
Great People, Fantastic Service
Our Guides were wonderful and it was definitely an experience to remember. The people we met on the trip were fantastic as well! Also, they found a camera that we lost on the last day and arraigned for it to meet us in Johannesburg before...
US
Good Value But With A Few Problems
We just returned from a 5D/4N safari at Tremisana Lodge. The pre-trip communication was very good. It was easy to make the reservation 6 months ago and reconfirm it just before we left. We were on another safari in South Africa before...
IL
krugerpark s.africa with viva safaris
great-great-great
all the package was corect, with great places to stey , good food , excellent guides and with a lot of patiesnt
US
Wonderful Time at Marc's Treehouse
We loved our stay at Marc's Treehouse. The coordinator at the treehouse was so friendly and awesome! We had such a fun time. The treehouse we were in was wonderful, safe but still felt like camping! The food was also great! We enjoyed all...
ID
Good first taste of a safari experience
Booking reservation communication was prompt and quick. Had no expectation as to what a Kruger Safari would be like. We did the 3-day Masango Camp. It was unfortunate that the first night, we were the only guests on the camp site; could not...
US
Excellent Customer Service
I took my family on safari and we chose Viva Safaris to make our arrangements. We thoroughly enjoyed our safari and our accommodations. The staff was very professional and kind. Victor and Preti did an awesome job of making us feel...
Fascinating worthwhile trip and great guide/driver trip
Collection and drop off went well, apart from a slight delay switching minibuses on the way back. We felt packed in at times but no complaints, you were busy. The tours at the camp were good and we were really impressed by our...
AR
Very good experience
It was my first time in Africa, my first time camping and i really enjoyed it. Staff very gentle. Good places. I have a problem with my tent and it was fixed quickly and nicely. Lot of food at night! Really good experience and i will...
US
Excellent experience!
I was in contact with Patti, who was very helpful and prompt in her responses to my requests and she was able to tailor my itinerary, while also offering additional alternatives. I traveled solo and stayed three nights at Tremisana Lodge...
BR
Awesome experience
All the staff is very kind and all the safaris that we got were amazing!! The experiences were excellent with comfort and very safe. We recommend Viva Safari to all our friends visiting South Africa!!
Everything was as promised. Very well organised and very professional. Would highly recommend
Everything was as promised. Very well organised and very professional. Would highly recommend
An unforgettable experience ... just amazing!
The communication from the start was great, with a lovely lady called Rochelle, if I had an enquiry about the booking she would respond quickly and no longer than within 12-24 hours. The Safari- The structure of the days were planned...
ES
Lovely place and amazing people
I stayed at Tremisana with Viva Safari. People working there are really nice and the place is affordable and lovely. I would only say that may be the location is not the best, as you can't see a lot of animals given that the surroundings...
A great but tiring experience
One of the plus points with Viva Safaris is that they pick you up from your J'oburg hotel and drop you back there at the end of the safari which does make life a whole lot easier. What happens when you arrive at Tremisana? You drop your ...
SE
Worked perfect
Description of services and lodge were according to real Life and ewerything worked as it should.
AR
Great experience!
Everything was great! Organization, accommodation, prices and the people!! I'd recommend Viva Safari for anyone that is planning a trip to Africa!
US
great 4 day safari with Viva!
Well organized operation with friendly staff. They really get the job done! Fed us well, we saw the animals, and all of the guides, cooks, and drivers were lovely.
US
Great Experience with 4-Day Safari
I just returned from a 4-day safari with Viva Safaris, spending time at the Tremisana and Katekani Lodges. Overall, Viva did a great job. There were lots of drive and walk opportunities and I was always busy. Meals were great and staff...
Found them to be very easy to talk to and they were very helpful on all counts.
Started off being late picking me up from my hotel, but once i got in contact all went well. The places we stayed were better than i expected, and the staff all friendly and helpful. The tours were great and the guides very knowlegable,...
US
One of the most profound experiences of my life was spent with Viva Safaris!
My daughter, who had recently graduated from college, and I spent six wonderful days with Viva Safaris last July. We both were impressed immediately with the correspondence leading up to our trip, the arrangement to be picked up at our...
An amazing experience I won't forget in a hurry...
I was so pleased with the correspondence with emails keeping us up to date with a wealth of information. There was always someone on hand to answer any questions and very quickly too. I felt they were very professional and left nothing to...
Brilliant experience with good service and rangers.
My wife and I did a 4 day package and really enjoyed our time. Rangers Eva and Sam were particularly very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. Rex was moody at times which was disappointing. The lodges are safe and decently furnished....
Fantastic
My husband and I have just stepped out of van of viva safari our driver delivered us back to Johannesburg airport at time as promised. We have had an amazing three days with viva safari. With our guide Sam we indentified 32 species of wild...
US
Amazing visit to South Africa / Kruger
I am not a rich person. But I enjoy rich experiences: viva safaris allowed me to have an amazing experience in South Africa, make our group feel special, see the big 5, eat incredible meals and not have to spend a lot of money to do so. ...
US
Very reasonably priced and well run
My husband and I wanted to experience a safari that was not outrageously priced and I found Viva Safaris. We had a wonderful experience with them. The guides were great and the food was excellent. They had activities all the time, which was...
GR
Great Experience!
My fiancee and I booked a three day lodge safari tour including a day at the Blyde river canyon. We were really looking forward to an experience of a lifetime and we weren't disappointed! The whole tour was well organised from the pick...
CM
Family friendly and budget friendly - a great sampling of all that the area can offer!
We felt secure in the organization of the program - did not have to worry about tiring organizational details as we felt that we were looked out for and informed when needed. Our kids were treated with patience and kindness- means loads...
AR
Incredible experience!!! :)
We had an amazing experience! We spent 4 nights with them: 1 in Tremisana lodge and the other 3 at Katikana lodge. I want to point out Elias as guide and the quality of the services in Katikana. Joanne and Mira were very kind and generous...
SE
Amazing, unforgettable, top quality trip
We was party of 4 person . Stay a 6 day at Tremisana Lodge. This trip was a dream come true. Thank you all staff for fantastic for. Special Thank you to Joanne, Iris, Sam and Rex, also wonderful ladies at the kitchen. Food was excellent...
FR
Unforgettable experience !
Thank you all for the wonderful and unforgettable moments that we spent with you guys. As a first safari and big five game drive experience for my girlfriend and I, we could not expect better experience. The organization is perfect, Viva...
Terrific safari and amazing value
I still can't quite believe I got to do this. I always thought safaris cost the earth, but this was excellent value - all accommodation, most meals, and importantly all the transport, bushwalks, and guided wildlife drives. Amazing. We saw...
Wonderful Trip with Viva Safaris
Tremisana Lodge We stayed here one night as part of our Viva Safari's tour. We felt welcomed, the food was lovely and the guides were super. The bush walk, fantastic! The best thing about this stay was Tanya, the warden. Her knowledge of...
6 Day Kruger Safari
I decided to travel last minute to South Africa and I am so pleased that I picked to travel with Viva Safaris. As I was by myself, I was slightly apprehensive about the trip however the guides and drivers of Viva made me feel so welcome -...
NL
A great and memorable experience
Were a party of 5 (2 eldery and 3 young people) and did a 5 day Lodge/Treehouse safari. Our stay in Tremisana and Marc's Tree house Lodge was outstanding. we didn't know what to expect when we made our reservation, but it realy was far...
Amazing
The tour itself was really amazing. I had problems with Piero with my bookings before hand though. Paid the deposit and he continuously failed to reply to my emails regarding securing the booking stating he never received the deposit....
US
A Wonderful Safari Adventure from A to Z (A-mazing A-nimals to Zzz's great lodges)!
Viva Safaris exceeded all of our expectations! It was so wonderful that Viva Safaris picked us up from our home in Johannesburg and provided travel all the way to and back from the safari. The drivers were friendly and very professional....
US
5-day Viva Safari in Tremisana Lodge near Kruger
Our 5-day safari at Tremisana Lodge near Kruger Natl Park exceeded expectations for my wife and I. Our trip started with a flight from Cape Town to Johannesburg, where we stayed the night at a comfortable but inexpensive Safari Lodge near...
fantastic experience,well looked after.always felt safe..every need accounted for .Mr brai is a gem.
Great service .well organized. All above expectations
CA
All staff were very friendly and personable, helping to create a memorable experience.
All staff were very friendly and personable, helping to create a memorable experience. Everyone went out of their way to make sure you enjoyed yourself. Well done.
CA
Fantastic introduction to africa
To begin my extended trip through Southern Africa I signed up for the 4 day Kruger Park tented safari. I was very glad Viva safari was able to accommodate my last minute change of pick up places when my flight was delayed by 24 hours. The...
Premier Park Experience
Our lodge was ideally situated and the staff were friendly and helpful. Willy who drove us around for our early morning and evening drives was excellent and engaging with a great sense of humour. Overall phenomenal experience! Thank you!
QA
Safari surprises every day
We had a fantastic trip to Kruger National Park with Viva Safaris, with two destinations and therefore different experiences in each. We received superb hospitality, good, clean accommodation and they even catered for vegetarians and...
Beyond Expectations!
Our safari was amazing! The guide was punctual, polite and knowledgeable. Within a few hours we had sighted all of the Big 5! The day was one which I shall treasure forever.
HK
Full on
It was comprehensive and we we constantly viewing. I would suggest flying into Kruger from Joburg as the 6-7hour bus journey was a little labourious
US
Experience of a lifetime!
There are a huge and overwhelming number of options when researching a safari to Kruger: I can say without hesitation that you will not be disappointed on a trip arranged by Viva Safaris! I very much enjoyed my stay at Mark's Treehouse...
Highly enjoyable and recommendable
Selecting a safari can be mind-boggling. We chose well when we chose Viva for Kruger Park. Clearly Viva understands the importance of their guests' expectations and meets them admirably. It was not expensive and gave us a brilliant...
CA
Amazing trip
We did the 5 day safari with Viva Safari. The first night was Tremisana Game Lodge. This is an good quality for the price. The rooms are basic but complete and clean. As for the staff, they are great !!! Whether guides, drivers or staff of...
HU
6 days Krüger park safari, Tremisana lodge
Everything was perfect and the service level was much higher than we expected. We spent 5 nights at the beautiful Tremisana lodge and we meet only friendly people, great staff, got great food and relax in a perfect garden. Rangers are...
US
Amazing Value if Wildlife is your primary interest
I spent 6 days at Tremisana Lodge and 4 days at Mark's Treehouse Lodge. Both lodges are comfortable but not lavish. The Treehouse Lodge is more of a bush experience and seems to attract a lot of young people. Bush walks, night, sunrise and...
NZ
Top value for money Safari experience
From the time we were picked up from the plane we were made welcome. The friendly unpretentious staff, home style food, and traditional accommodations all combined to make our Safari experience one we will remember always. Over our 4 days...
US
Super helpful and friendly lodge managers
My wife and I had a great 5 day safari to both private game reserves and Kruger National Park with Viva Safaris. The organization by Viva Safaris was very helpful because they are able to organize tours that visit the private game reserves...
IT
A great experience of wildlife and nature, with a perfect organization
We really had a great time, and everything was perfectly organized with Viva Safaris! Nothing was wrong, we did everything as planned and scheduled: a real “Swiss clock” organization, from picking up at the hotel to game drives and...
US
Excellent experience
Viva Safaris is amazing! This was my first trip out of the country and I was a little nervous. Viva Safaris was very good about answering questions and getting back to me in a timely manner. Everything was easy and accurate. I want to go...
ES
Good safari operator
Best guides were James (thanks to giving us so much information about wildlife) and Tania (for the fun at our afternoon game drive).
Well organised and nice and knowledgeable guides and other staff in general.
a great holiday
We had a wonderful time with viva safaris. The activities were well organised, staff were lovely and the accommodation and food was great.
You couldnt get a better safari experience
I wanted to take my whole family, (8 of us - 7 adults and 1 child) for a safari and am so pleased I chose Viva Safaris. Our ages ranged from 13 to 84 so we were quite diverse, but everyone was accomodated. The more adventurous of us went...
Fantastic lovely people great sightings
Viv completed all listed activities on and at the correct day and time. The days activities at Trimasana and Marc's camp were full and interesting The accommodation was varied. Beautiful at Trimasana but more adventurous at Marc's Tree...
IL
It was an experience of a life time and a unforgetable experience
Every element of the trip exceeded our expectations. However, what makes Viva Safari so special are the employees. We have never encountered a warmer , more helpful and kinder staff. Nothing was too much. There only goal was to please us....
SE
Exciting bushadventure
Everything from the first transport at the Johannesburg international Airport where I arrived from Cape Town to the transfer from Marc´s Treehouse to J-burg went perfect. I am impressed how well they organized everything each night so...
HK
Enjoyable!
Communication during the planning phase was excellent. Less than a 12-hour turnaround time (allowing for time zone differences). Instructions on pick-up location, what to pack, what to wear, etc was all very detailed. All the drivers we had...
QA
An amazing experience - better than expected !
We had booked a 3night/4 day safari, where we stayed at Tremisana Lodge the first night and at Katekani Tented Lodge for the last 2 nights. The information, service, BBQ and guides at Tremisana were nice, but not anything extraordinary....
US
Incredible experience we will never forget!
We did the 4day-Lodge/Treehouse Safari. Arrived at Tremisana with a warm welcome from Pretty. Our rooms were very comfortable and relaxing! Meals were excellent, especially enjoyed the braai! Bongani, Rex and Philip were our guides...
CN
A wonderful first safari!
Staff and guides were knowledgeable and genuinely friendly, accommodation and food was better than expected. Saw 4 or the Big 5 and lots of other animals, as well!
US
Little piece of Home
Fast. Efficient. Knowledgeable. They were very responsive to my contact, informative on my stay, and made a new place feel like home. Tour guides were excellent and gear your rides to what the visitors want to see. I did a bush walk and...
A great family experience!
Reasonable all round. Eveyone was friendly. If there were issues they were minor and was all sorted out.
It was totally amazing.... I was so well looked after..nothing lacking...above all expectations
From the minute I arrived I was really welcome that couldn't have done any more. I lived like a queen! The Safari is brilliant with skilled, knowledgeable guides that could find the animals so well. I saw so many rare experiences from two...
BE
Unforgettable safari experience
Thanks to vivasafaris we had a splendid week of safari in greater Kruger. Booking and e-mail contact went really smoothly. Every question was answered quickly. On arrival in Johannesburg we had a delay and missed our shuttle organised by...
ES
Without question, the experience of my life
Summer 2016 I will remember for the rest of my life. I spent part of my Summer in Tremisana Lodge (Viva Safaris) and, as the title says, it has been the experience of my life. From the first day the staff members made my stay feel like...
IE
Amazing Experience with the BEST Staff!!
My cousin and I were recently on the 4 day safari we had such a wonderful experience. Everything was so well organized by Viva Safari, was very clean and professional and the best part was the staff!! They truly made the experience a...
CA
Fantastic Experience
Going on a safari in Africa has been a dream of mine for many, many years. The choices available are countless. After doing much research, I chose Viva Safaris. Of the options offered, I decided to stay at Tremisana Lodge, and I'm so glad I...
Overall good experience but very dependent on which safari guide you are given
The tremisana lodge was a little tired and basic (compared to other lodges I've stayed in before).but the staff at the lodge were very friendly and helpful. The Dutch lady (I can't remember her name) who was the manager at the lodge was...
Third Time just as Lucky!
I have been on Safari three times with Viva Safaris ( 2011, 2013, 2015) and would definitely recommend them to those to whom I have not recommended them too. Each time I was greeted and assisted by friendly, knowledgeable staff who ensured...
IN
Great experience!
We spent three days at Kruger with Jonathan from Viva Safaris. While sighting is a game of luck to a large extent, our guide knew where to take us to make most of our time there. We managed to sight 4 out of the big five, including an...
US
I enjoyed to so much I've been 3 times
I first went in 2012. I searched on-line for safaris and decided on Viva because of the good reviews. It was such a terrific experience that I took my 16-year-old daughter the following year, after business took me to J'Burg. My second trip...
Outstanding.
I want to give Viva Safari the thumbs up. Right from the very first email, the first phone call, Viva were friendly and helpful. My time spent at Tremisana was a very heart felt and nostalgic trip down memory lane as a returning South...
LK
Great diversity in their offerings....a good blend/mix of activity
I saw some great reviews of Viva online in my pre-trip info seeking process & after trying many others, i decided to work with Piero & Viva team. Absolutely great decision for us as t went perfectly well. In fact a friend of mine from the...
Unbelievable experience
From first enquiries the staff at Viva were extremely helpful, informative and knowledgeable, putting our minds at rest that we had chosen the right people to go on safari with. The accommodation was very good with clean rooms and bedding...
IT
Viva,Viva,Viva Safaris
My wife and I live in Italy.Our 3 day safari with Viva Safaris was the highlight of our S.A. visit.Their guides are very capable & knowledgeable.We remember our first evening safari,after sighting of rhino,our guide following spore found 3...
US
So accommodating - pleasant, professional and caring staff
My son and I had booked our safari through Viva because of the many options they offered. We stayed one night in the Tremisana and three nights in the tree houses. The staff at both places couldn't have been more accommodating -...
US
An exceptional game drive at Tremisana Game Lodge and dinner at the Marula Tree Boma.
I am a volunteer doing community development work in Limpopo and Mpumalanga. I met the proprietor Piero Colia on a flight from Hoedspruit to Johannesburg and he invited me to contact him upon my return from the Festive Season to visit him...
This was really an adventure and a memorable safari experience.
The friendliness of the staff is the first impression. While in camp, you are always comfortable and well fed and so rested and prepared for the abundance of bush activities. Two highlights are the evening bush-braai ( a magical and unique...
US
excellent budget safari
Viva safaris provides a quality safari experience at an affordable price . The staff are very friendly and the guides are excellent. You will see a lot of game and have an amazing experience.
IT
Wonderful and unrepeatable experience; special and unforgettable !
I and my family spent a few days in Balule game reserve at Tremisana Lodge. The room was clean and neat and eating very good; The staff and guides are very friendly and prepared. They made a huge difference in our stay, in game viewing and...
Excellent experience. Very friendly and competent team and very knowlegeable game rangers.
Viva Safaris lived up to their promises and the Safari Tour itself was beyond our expectations.
Punctual, friendly and very good at what they do.
Highly recommended.
CA
A greatest experience
Very nice place, people are so sympatic and very thoughful and professional. The timetable is perfect, you have time to enjoy the place and the game drive was amazing.
Food and accomodation are perfect.
Novel and stimulating bushveldt experience.
All communications were clear and easy to comprehend. The service at Tremisana was impeccable and the food was five star. Accommodation upgrades had not quite been completed, but was very comfortable. The whole experience was beyond our...
Excellent
I had a fabulous trip on safari with my mother as part of a group of 5. Jonathan and the team were very knowledgable and enabled us to see 4 out of the big 5 among many other animals as well. Our experience of the guiding, catering and...
FI
Fantastic 4 Day Safari, lodging at Tremisana Game Lodge
After a simple and informative booking process, we were collected on time as promised by our guide. The accommodation was perfect, the drives were expertly handled by our enthusiastic and professional guide James. Our sightings were...
The Jewel of Africa
In 2010 at the age of 50 something I finally decided to follow my lifetime dream and visit Africa. As it was a solo trip and had no idea where I wanted to go, I spent many weeks searching the web for the perfect and safest place that met...
Awesome Experience at Viva Safaris
We had an unbelievable time at Tremisana Lodge where we stayed for a few nights. The accommodation was great, the people were very helpful and the hospitality we received was like we were family. We saw some unbelievable sightings and the...
