Introduction

This popular 5-day budget tented safari provides guests with a unique African wildlife experience while staying in rustic yet comfortable safari tents at a lodge in Motlala Game Reserve, a 3,000-hectare private reserve within the renowned Greater Kruger.

Adventurous travelers will enjoy affordable accommodation along with a mix of Big 5 safari tours in private game reserves, a full day exploring the iconic Kruger National Park, guided bushwalks, and a visit to a wildlife rehabilitation center. The safari tour concludes with a scenic return trip along the world-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.

Activities Day 1

Morning

One of our vehicles will pick you up from your hotel in Johannesburg this morning.

Evening

Evening Game Drive, in the Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger National Park

Night

Bush Dinner, in the Balule Nature Reserve

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

Early morning wake-up for hot beverages and rusks before setting off to a remote corner of Balule Game Reserve for a 4-hour guided bush walk along the Olifants River with an armed safari guide. Enjoy the sights and sounds of a real bushveld experience while keeping a keen eye on the thick bush for the Big Five and an abundance of antelope, predators and indigenous birds.

Return to Tremisana Game Lodge for a late breakfast and refreshments; relax and freshen up before it’s time for mid-afternoon tea and the afternoon game drive which takes your from Balule to your accommodation in Motlala Game Reserve.

Overnight in tented accommodation at Marc’s Tented Lodge.

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Early this morning in the Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger National Park), 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, in the Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger National Park)

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 Tented 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 & 4

Day 3 & 4 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 Tented Lodge.

Activities Day 3

All Day

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive, in the Kruger National Park

Morning

Breakfast, at the Marcs Treehouse Lodge

Evening

Dinner, at Marcs Treehouse Lodge

Activity Day 4

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive, Kruger National Park
We'll be serving you breakfast, so sit back and enjoy the food.
End your wonderful day on safari by enjoying dinner with us.

Accommodation – Day 3 & 4

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Spend another night in Marc's Tented Lodge.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5

Day 5 Final day with us

Wake up early and join your guide for your last game drive in Balule 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 5

Early Morning

Guided Bush Walk, Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Morning

Panorama Route Highlights Tour, Panorama Route

Evening

One of our company representatives will drop you off this evening at your hotel in Johannesburg.

Map

South Africa

Start Point: Johannesburg

Day 1

Balule NR Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 2

Balule NR Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 3 - 4

Moditlo GR Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 5

Johannesburg (No accommodation)

End Point: Johannesburg

5 Day Tented Safari

5 Day Tented Safari

5 Day Tented Safari

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 & 4 Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

Activities Day 3

All Day

Morning

Evening

Activity Day 4

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 5 Final day with us

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

Morning

Evening

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Day Tented Safari

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Tour starts per person from	R 14,995.00
Additional Price Information 2024 R 14350 per person sharing R 15550 per single traveller 2025 R 14995 per person sharing R 16195 per single traveller

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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 & 4 Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

Activities Day 3

All Day

Morning

Evening

Activity Day 4

Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Day 5 Final day with us

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

Morning

Evening

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

Overview Tour

5 Days / 4 Nights

5 Day Tented Safari

From Price

Included

Excluded

5 Day Tented Safari

5 Day Tented Safari