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Viva Safaris
- Office In:
- Size:
- 50-100 employees (Founded in 1991)
- Member Of:
- Southern Africa Tourism Services Association
- Tour Types:
- Mid-range tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $83 to $205 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Thomas | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 immediately embarked on our first trip around the lodge in the Greater Kruger area. We were fortunate to spot some elephants and a lion during the excursion.
After the trip, we enjoyed a delightful dinner under a large tree in the bush. The food was beautifully cooked with a lot of care and attention.
The following day, we spent the entire day exploring Kruger National Park (BEST PART OF THE TRIP), with lunch at a restaurant located inside the park.
In the evening, we reached Marks Tree House where our luggage was already waiting for us. The "tents" (which I personally consider more like huts) were acceptable for a night's stay. However, I would have preferred a room with its own toilet and shower. It is possible to upgrade or ensure the right accommodation when making the initial booking.
At Marks Tree House, we were treated to a delicious homemade dinner and gathered around a large fire, creating a wonderfully relaxing atmosphere for the evening.
The next morning, we embarked on a walking safari around the neighborhood. Although there wasn't much activity during this particular walk, it was still enjoyable. In my opinion, the morning walk could have been extended to three hours to enhance the experience.
On our way back to Johannesburg, we visited a viewpoint that offered stunning vistas of rolling hills and a beautiful canyon. The restaurant where we had lunch on both legs of the journey to and from Johannesburg provided a variety of high-quality food options.
All in all, I would recommend booking at least an additional night since the travel time to and from Johannisburg is quite long.
I highly recommend Viva Safari to everyone. The entire trip was well organized, and the staff members were exceptionally nice and helpful. It is evident that this is more than just a job for them.
Thank you, Viva Safari. I hope to visit again in the future.
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Email Jenna | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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!
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Email JB | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Extremely knowledgeable and fantastic personalities!
Wonderful experience that i couldn’t have imagined going any better. Throughly taken care of and ran extremely well.
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Email Kayla | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 wonderful at ensuring we had an interesting experience each time we went out on a drive or bush walk. They were very accommodating to any needs we had, including letting us stop to shop whenever we left the reserve, finding us hats in town that we all wanted to buy, and for anything else we asked of at the lodge. We really felt at home there and had so much fun. Balule is an incredible game reserve, and I am so glad we went with Viva Safaris as this was the trip of a lifetime!
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Email Matt | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 great job at making sure we saw a lot of wildlife on our game drives. The company was also very accommodating to any last minute changes we made and the food and kitchen staff was wonderful. Overall it was a very affordable and great safari experience that I would recommend to anyone!
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Email Adam | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
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Email GM | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing
Best Safari company. Great staff, guides, and accommodations. No complaints!
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Email Amanda | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 and comfortable and the pool area was a nice place to relax between activities. 5/5 recommend staying here!
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Email Connor | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 were my favorite part.
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Email Nils Olsen | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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 optimistic, skillful, and incredibly hospitable. The food was delicious, and the room featured one of the most comfortable beds we had ever slept in. There was a clear urgency to ensure every guest saw all of the Big Five, which we did. The pick-up at the airport and drop off back in Jo-Burg, by Soli 1 & Soli 2, was smooth & easy.
A special shout-out to Mama T for her delicious food and to guides KG (aka Mr. George), Lucky, Victor, and Andy for all of their efforts to make our trip so amazing!
Overall, we couldn't be happier with our experience and would 10/10 recommend and travel with Viva again!
