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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:
- $78 to $193 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email Ben | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 could touch them!
Every member of staff was happy and couldn’t do enough for us.
A special mention to Lucky and Smiley, the best guides you could possibly have, always full of information and keeping everyone laughing.
10/10, sad we couldn’t have stayed longer!
FR
Email Yazid | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
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 generous. In short, everything was counted. and shortened safari times. After Botswana, Kenya and Tanzania, we are disappointed. especially since the Balule reserve is really not terrible with electric cables crossing the area and which takes away the charm of the real safari.
US
Email Gabe | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 the trip? We loved the whole experience, and this will not be our last visit!!
Email Priscilla | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 she was very prompt in her responses , making it so easy to book the tour.
The accommodations and the tours were as described in the brochures.
No hidden extras or costs and they explain all in a leaflet you get on your drive to the lodge, including how and how much to tip the drivers and the guides.
I would say great value for money and very reliable especially with the airport transfers and transfers between accommodations.
The guided tours were amazing.Saw so many animals including the Big 5 and the guides are very friendly and knowledgeable.Overall the staff at all locations were great and helpful.Not to mention the cooks
DE
Email Justin | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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
Email Bessar | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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.
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 evening drive, the full day in the Kruger and the Blyde River Canyon stop.
IL
Email Mario | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 foot safari all was very good.
Thanks for giving me the best experience.
ES
Email Francisco Lopez-Sancho Abraham | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 with a bag full of nice memories.
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Fran
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Email Elizabeth R | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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. Everything was well planned out and the communication was excellent. The trackers and rangers were very knowledgeable and readily shared animal facts and stories. The tours were all incredible. I enjoyed the variety between the private game reserve where we could off road and have close up encounters with animals and Kruger. Kruger is gorgeous and classic safari experience, but the animals typically are further away from the road. The bush walk and the sunrise and sundowner drives through the nature reserve were my favorite activities. The lodge was super comfortable and safe. And I cannot say enough about the food—absolutely delicious! I cannot recommend this safari enough. Would definitely do it all over again!