Introduction

This immensely popular 6-day budget treehouse safari offers the ideal blend of exciting daily game drives and a bush walk in the Greater Kruger, along with two full days to explore the iconic Kruger National Park. It is designed for adventurous travelers seeking a more authentic safari experience while staying in a unique treehouse set in beautiful bushveld surroundings.

The Greater Kruger comprises a collection of unfenced private game reserves adjacent to Kruger National Park, allowing wildlife to roam freely between the two areas, which form the largest protected wilderness region in Africa. The safari concludes with a scenic return journey along the famous Panorama Route.

Highlights

Kruger National Park

Afternoon Game Drive

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

Breakfast and Dinner Daily

Panorama Route Highlights

Collection from any Hotel or Address in Johannesburg

Moholoholo Wildlife Centre

Day 1

Day 1 Johannesburg to Tremisana Game Lodge

Guests are collected from OR Tambo International Airport or a pre-arranged hotel/guest lodge within the city precinct of Johannesburg or Pretoria. The route to the Kruger National Park in the Mpumalanga Province takes you from the wide-open spaces of the Highveld, down the escarpment and through the scenic Lowveld region.
Stopover for lunch along the way (own expense). Arrive at the Tremisana Lodge mid-day; book into your accommodation, freshen up and rest. Transfer to an open Landcruiser for an exciting game drive. As darkness falls, we stop at the famous Marula Boma for a memorable Bush BBQ. Overnight in the air-conditioned ensuite chalet.

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Activities Day 1

Morning

One of our vehicles will pick you up from your hotel in Johannesburg between 07:30am - 09:30am depending on your hotels location.

Evening

We'll take you out on an evening game drive in Balule Nature Reserve. It's when temperatures cool, the light is golden and predators set out to hunt.

Night

Bush Dinner, Balule Nature Reserve

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Accommodation – Day 1

Tremisana Game Lodge

Expect first-rate Big Five viewing at Tremisana Lodge, which stands in the heart of Balule Nature Reserve, within the vast African wilderness of the Greater Kruger ecosystem. Guided game drives, tasty meals and modern air-conditioned chalets are all part of the safari experience offered at Tremisana, which also overlooks a waterhole where elephants regularly come to drink.

Meal Plan Dinner

Day 2

Day 2 Morning Bush Walk and Afternoon Safari Drive

The second day begins with a sunrise bush walk. Guests are driven to a remote area in the Balule Game Reserve, and in the company of an armed ranger, they enjoy a 4 hour bush walk. While listening to the tales and facts shared by the rangers, guests will experience the thrill of being up close to the animals and they will have the opportunity to take plenty of photos.

After the bush walk, you will return to the Tremisana Lodge for brunch and some downtime. At around 14h30, after lunch has been served we will embark on an afternoon game drive. Instead of returning to the Tremisana Lodge for another night, we will instead go to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge for the night.

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Early this morning in Balule Nature Reserve, you’ll see plenty on your guided walk and learn so much from your guide.

Morning

Sit down and relax this morning while we serve you breakfast.

Afternoon Game Drive, Balule Nature Reserve
All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

Accommodation – Day 2

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

You can look forward to an immersive African bush experience at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge. This rustic small lodge will accommodate you in a stilted wood, canvas and thatch unit set in the riparian forest that fringes the Klaserie River as it runs through Motlala Game Reserve. Despite the bush feel, treehouses all have fans, nets and private bathrooms. There are also viewing decks from where birders can look out for forest specialists such as Narina trogon, purple-crested turaco and trumpeter hornbill. Motlala is home to three of the Big Five (rhino, buffalo and leopard) as well as giraffe, zebra, hyena and nyala antelope, and it forms a good base for day safaris into Kruger National Park.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Day 3 Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

Wake up early for hot beverages and rusks and then it’s time to depart for a full day safari tour in the Kruger National Park. We enter via Orpen Gate and spend the day exploring the upper-south and central region. Lunch break at a popular Kruger Park rest camp (your own cost). Return to your lodge as the sun sets; freshen up and join your guide for a starlit dinner at the lodge lapa.

Overnight in treehouse accommodation at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.

Activities Day 3

All Day

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive, Kruger National Park

Morning

This morning we'll serve you breakfast, which is always one of the most enjoyable meals while on safari.

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Accommodation – Day 3

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Spend another night in Marc's Treehouse Lodge.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4

Day 4 Mohoholo Rehabilitation Centre

Enjoy a hearty breakfast and then join your guide for a tour of Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre located on the outskirts of Hoedspruit. The centre cares for injured and orphaned wild animals and birds of prey. The 2-hour excursion includes a photo opportunity with one of the ambassador cheetahs.

Return to your lodge mid-day and relax around the camp before it’s time to depart late afternoon for a 3-hour game drive in Tshukudu Game Reserve. Return to your lodge late evening and enjoy another magical evening at the lodge lapa.

Overnight in treehouse accommodation at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.

Activities Day 4

Morning

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilition Center, Moholoholo Wildlife Centre
This morning we'll serve you breakfast, which is always one of the most enjoyable meals while on safari.

Afternoon

Afternoon Game Drive, Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Accommodation – Day 4

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Spend another night in the unique Treehouse Lodge accommodation.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5

Day 5 Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Drive

Wake up early for hot beverages and rusks before setting off for a full-day safari tour of the Kruger National Park. We enter via Orpen Gate and spend the day exploring the upper-south and central region. Lunch break at a popular Kruger Park rest camp (for your own cost). Return to your lodge late afternoon. Spend another magical night at the lodge lapa enjoying an authentic African meal.

Overnight in treehouse accommodation at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.

Activities Day 5

All Day

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive, Kruger National Park

Morning

Sit down and relax this morning while we serve you breakfast.

Evening

This evening we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Accommodation – Day 5

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Spend another night in the Treehouse.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6

Day 6 Guided Bush Walk, Panorama Route Highlights and Return to Johannesburg

Wake up early and join an armed ranger for a 1-hour bush walk in the private game reserve. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing mid-morning for the return journey to Johannesburg, travelling via the famous Panorama Route. Arrive in Johannesburg late afternoon (approx 17h00).

Activities Day 6

Early Morning

Guided Bush Walk, Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Morning

Panorama Route Highlights Tour, Panorama Route

Evening

This evening we'll take you to your hotel in Johannesburg.

Activity Times, All timing is an estimate and subject to change depending on the season

Vehicles

Our vehicles

Transfer Vehicles from Johannesburg

Comfortable, Air-conditioned Toyota Quantum minivan seating up to 13 persons.
We use our fleet of Toyota Quantum's for group shared transfers to the National park from Johannesburg.

Open Vehicle roof over head

As per government regulations, we make use of Open sided safari vehicles for all safari packages that stay or visit the Kruger National park.

Map

South Africa

Start Point: Johannesburg

Day 1

Balule NR Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 2

Balule NR Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 3

Moditlo GR Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 4

Kruger NP Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 5

Moditlo GR Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 6

Johannesburg (No accommodation)

End Point: Johannesburg

Tour starts per person from	R 19,895.00 - (Rate for 2025) R 21,195.00 - (Rate for 2026)
Additional Price Information 2025 R 19895 per person sharing R 21690 per single traveler 2026 R 21 195 per person sharing R 22 295 per single traveler

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Introduction

Highlights

Day 1 Johannesburg to Tremisana Game Lodge

Activities Day 1

Morning

Evening

Night

Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 2 Morning Bush Walk and Afternoon Safari Drive

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Morning

Evening

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 3 Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

Activities Day 3

All Day

Morning

Evening

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 4 Mohoholo Rehabilitation Centre

Activities Day 4

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 5 Full Day Kruger National Park Safari Drive

Activities Day 5

All Day

Morning

Evening

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 6 Guided Bush Walk, Panorama Route Highlights and Return to Johannesburg

Activities Day 6

Early Morning

Morning

Evening

Our vehicles

Transfer Vehicles from Johannesburg

Open Vehicle roof over head

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

6 Days / 5 Nights

6 Day Treehouse Lodge Safari

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6 Day Treehouse Lodge Safari

6 Day Treehouse Lodge Safari