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Mikala   –  
Qatar QA
Visited: July 2016 Reviewed: Aug 9, 2016

Email Mikala  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

An amazing experience - better than expected !
5/5

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. We did see some wildlife but not that much. The food was nothing to write home about, but the BBQ under the tree was magnificent ! and a bit scary, which was great ! The Laba was nice, with a nice view of a man-made watering hole. The service from the kitchen personale wasn't as friendly as one would expect, they seemed a bit stressed/tired. We switched the morning walk with a private safari drive because we had to children under the age of 16. All the guides was very flexible and knowledgeable and sweet.

The stay at Katakana Tented Lodge was amazing ! The hosts was the sweetest couple, the food was out of this world, the camp was so silent, well kept, untouched and secluded - fantastic ! The tents were even more amazing, and they exceed our expectations in every way - they are indescribably unique and amazing ! A must see - and we won't say anymore, they must be experienced ! They stay was so nice, that we extended our stay one day extra :-)

Robbie   –  
China CN
Visited: July 2016 Reviewed: Aug 7, 2016

Email Robbie  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

A wonderful first safari!
5/5

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!

Meg   –  
United States US
Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Jul 29, 2016

Email Meg

Little piece of Home
5/5

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 wanted to soak in the morning sun rays while watching the hippos. Literally just sat and watched. Most magical moment of my life to date. The food and accommodation was beyond what I could imagine and that was due to the kindness of all the employees. They made me feel like I was part of their family as they had enormous hearts in making sure I was always comfortable. I would recommend this tour group to my friends and family.

Ruthy   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Jul 27, 2016

Email Ruthy  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

It was totally amazing.... I was so well looked after..nothing lacking...above all expectations
5/5

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 lions so close to us... such loud roars!! giving is an amazing experience and giraffe fighting each other.... elephants having a bit of a tussle.... stroking a cheetah in the wild while he was eating his dinner.... rhinos walking past us.... it goes on and on.... I felt perfectly safe at all times... absolutely brilliant!!

Koen   –  
Belgium BE
Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Jul 26, 2016

Email Koen  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Unforgettable safari experience
5/5

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 vivasafaris. It only needed a simple phone call to hq of vivasafaris and a new shuttle was arranged. Our stay in Katekani tented lodge was unforgettable ! The hosts and staff did everything to make our stay unforgettable. Day trips and safari excursions were organized very well. Drivers and guides were super friendly , motivated and well educated.
We really enjoyed our first travel to Kruger and would recommend Vivasafaris to everybody who is looking for an unforgettable and well organised Kruger safari .

Ashley   –  
Ireland IE
Visited: June 2016 Reviewed: Jul 24, 2016

Email Ashley  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Amazing Experience with the BEST Staff!!
5/5

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 lasting one. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating and we really felt taken care of.
From my very first inquiry, Patti and Luke were always prompt to reply with great straight forward and detailed information also going above and beyond by offering us help with accommodation in Jo'berg before and after the tour.
Every staff we came in contact with, were so great. We were so well taken care of on premise by Pretty, Bulgoni, Rex, Victor, Maynard and Azale as well as our drivers back and forth to Jo'berg. The accommodation exceeded our expectations by far. We booked a "budget" safari, but there was nothing budget about the tour. We had such a great time, saw more than we anticipated and enjoyed every minute of the Safari!
I couldn't have asked for a better safari and I will be recommending it again to my friends and family! I will def book with Viva Safaris in the future!!

Thank you so much Viva Safaris!
Ashley and Laura

Helen Christmas   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: July 2015 Reviewed: Apr 7, 2016

Email Helen Christmas  |  50-65 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Third Time just as Lucky!
5/5

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 that I had excellent, safe bush walks and interesting game drives. What one sees is usually pot luck but here I have been very lucky - the big five - wild dogs, lion kills; the list is endless but leaves me with happy photographic memories. Last year I was very impressed with how they assisted my dad, who has only one lung as a result of cancer, to ensure that he also enjoyed and benefited from game drives. I look forward to experiencing the Kruger with this company again

Sonia   –  
India IN
Visited: December 2015 Reviewed: Mar 31, 2016

Email Sonia  |  20-35 years of age  |  Experience level: first safari

Great experience!
5/5

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 instance when we saw 16 lions feasting on a giraffe!
The accommodation was comfortable and so was our vehicle. It was the perfect mix of adventure and comfort that we wanted to experience on our honeymoon. Lastly, I would like to highlight that we are vegetarians...and every meal was a delight. Delicious fresh food, with some bubbly under the stars.
Highly recommend Viva Safaris!

Gisela   –  
South Africa ZA
Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Mar 28, 2016

Email Gisela  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: 2-5 safaris

Exiting experience!
5/5

We enjoyed very much going on safari with VivaSafari!

Kim   –  
United Kingdom UK
Visited: October 2015 Reviewed: Mar 23, 2016

Email Kim  |  35-50 years of age  |  Experience level: over 5 safaris

Outstanding.
5/5

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 African on holiday. Thank you to all for making this holiday so memorable . I love South Africa

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