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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 Ashley | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 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
Email Helen Christmas | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
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 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
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Email Sonia | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 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!
Email Gisela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Exiting experience!
We enjoyed very much going on safari with VivaSafari!
Email Kim | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
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 African on holiday. Thank you to all for making this holiday so memorable . I love South Africa
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Email shamil zavahir | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
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 US also recently met me after Kruger in my island & he was talking about his Kruger experience & to see it was also via Viva to the same Tremisana & the Marcs Tree Camps. I was simply shocked positively & happy for him. Currently also there is a peer of mine at Tremisana from UK. Great set of team members with friendly positive attitude to make you feel good...food is yummy....the spread could be better though as in the variation + spread they can get a bit more creative specially when you are on a 5nights 6 days with them......They had thrown in a bit of everything to experience so it was great.....Kruger full days, Bush brai's, night drives at Balule & also Tshukudu, the moholoholo visit....the cat interaction opportunities etc
Email Lisa and Keith | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
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 etc. and nothing was too much trouble for the staff. We booked 12 days in total at the two sites and were treated as very well at both. On days when we didn't really feel like doing much or the Kruger consecutively we were accommodated by being taken to town or to another attraction. The safaris we did were well planned and we were escorted by very friendly and knowledgeable staff, in particular Tanya and Luke. We managed to see 4 of the big 5 only being evaded by the leopard but that didn't really spoil the experience. The champagne sunrise breakfast safari was a very nice surprise and a lovely experience as was the early morning walking safari. We would highly recommend either site for an excellent safari experience.
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 lionesses with cubs.Later he kept all calm when in the dark our vehicle was surrounded by a galloping herd of buffalo ! An incredible experience.In Kruger Park our guide's enthusiasm was contagious and he found all the big 5.On Balule morning drive an armed Bongani took our fearful & excited group down to the river on foot,we saw hippos & crocs. His anecdotes kept all happy.We like comfort so chose Tremisana Lodge,its beautiful,immersed in the green.Our bungaloo(chalet) was clean & comfortable.Breakfast was a meal in itself and well located in front of the waterhole.Dinner was served in the boma,we loved the soups,the homemade bread & sweets,thanks to Delina.We had a wonderful all-round stay of real value for money.Thanks Viva Safaris,we recommend all their services and plan a return in the near future .
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 - excellent!
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Email Nick | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
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 at his lodge. He and his staff were helpful and accommodating in arranging my visit to the lodge for a game drive and dinner at the Marula Tree Boma. I would recommend my family and friends to book a tour with Viva Safaris.