Introduction

Experience a bush walk in Balule Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger, along with two full days in the iconic Kruger National Park.

Balule Game Reserve is one of the original private reserves that make up the Greater Kruger, located adjacent to Kruger National Park. Guests will enjoy comfortable ensuite thatched chalets, fully equipped for comfort and convenience.

A highlight of the tour includes a visit to Moholoholo to meet its renowned wildlife ambassadors, along with a starlit dinner at a boma deep in the bushveld. The safari concludes with a scenic return journey along the famous Panorama Route.

Highlights

Kruger National Park

Collection and Drop off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Morning and Afternoon Open vehilce safari drives

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

Breakfast

Dinner

Panorama Route Highlights

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilition Center

Guided Bush Walks

Day 1

Day 1 Johannesburg to Tremisana Lodge

Guests are collected from Johannesburg and driven to Balule Game Reserve located close to Hoedspruit in the Greater Kruger. Arrive mid-day at your lodge; settle into your chalet, freshen up and relax. We depart late afternoon for a 3-hour sunset safari tour of Balule Game Reserve. A real treat is a starlit dinner served at Marula Tree Boma which is located deep in the bushveld.

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Activities Day 1

Early Morning

Early this morning you’ll be picked up from your hotel by one of our representatives in Johannesburg.

Afternoon

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 1

Tremisana Game Lodge

You'll explore the wilds of Balule Nature Reserve from Tremisana Lodge. Here you can enjoy comfortable accommodation in air-conditioned chalets and evening meals in an outdoor boma overlooking a waterhole that attracts plenty of thirsty wildlife. Balule shares an unfenced border with the Kruger National Park, which means you stand a good chance of seeing the Big Five on guided game drives. Between activities, relax around a freeform swimming pool in a luxuriant subtropical garden enclosed by electric fencing to keep out elephants.

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 around the lodge until it’s time to depart for the late-afternoon game drive.

Video: The Tremisana Game Lodge - Accommodation

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

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

Morning

Guided Bush Walk, in the Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger National Park)

Afternoon

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

Night

Dinner, at the Tremisana Game Lodge

Accommodation – Day 2

Tremisana Game Lodge

Tremisana Game Lodge is located in Balule Private Nature Reserve which is a protected wildlife area that lies adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park in the northern region of South Africa. Greater Kruger is a 180 000-hectare extension of the Kruger National Park, made up of a collection of 19 unfenced private game reserves where wild animals are free to roam across the vast wilderness region.

Meal Plan Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 3

Day 3 Kruger National Park

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 late afternoon.

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

Breakfast, at the Tremisana Game Lodge

All Day

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

Night

Dinner, at the Tremisana Game Lodge

Accommodation – Day 3

Tremisana Game Lodge

Tremisana Game Lodge is a founding member of Balule Private Nature Reserve and maintains much of its original warmth and charm. Each chalet is ensuite and air-conditioned and fully equipped for comfort and convenience.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4

Day 4 Moholoholo Wildlife Centre and Afternoon Safari Drive

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 Balule Game Reserve

Overnight in a thatched chalet at Tremisana Game Lodge.

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Breakfast, at the Tremisana Game Lodge

Morning

Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilition Center, Moholoholo Wildlife Centre

Afternoon

Afternoon Open Game Drive, Balule Nature Reserve

Night

Dinner, Tremisana Game Lodge

Accommodation – Day 4

Tremisana Game Lodge

Tremisana Game Lodge is located in Balule Private Nature Reserve which is a protected wildlife area that lies adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park in the northern region of South Africa. Greater Kruger is a 180 000-hectare extension of the Kruger National Park, made up of a collection of 19 unfenced private game reserves where wild animals are free to roam across the vast wilderness region.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5

Day 5 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 late afternoon.

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

Breakfast, Tremisana Game Lodge

All Day

Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive, Kruger National Park

Night

Tonight we'll be serving you a dinner to remember.

Accommodation – Day 5

Tremisana Game Lodge

Spend another night in your en-suite Air-conditioned chalet in the Tremisana Lodge.

Meal Plan Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6

Day 6 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Wake up early and join your guide for your last sunrise game drive in Balule Game Reserve. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing mid-morning for the return journey to Johannesburg, travelling via the Blyde River Canyon view point along the famous Panorama Route. Arrive in Johannesburg late afternoon (approx 17h00).

Activities Day 6

Early Morning

Your early morning game drive in Balule Nature Reserve will quickly become the favorite part of your safari day, with animals out and active.

Morning

Breakfast, Tremisana Game Lodge
Panorama Route Highlights, Panorama Route

Evening

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

Vehicles

Our vehicles

The Kruger Safari Co. makes use of a number of different vehicles, depending on the safari package reserved.

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.

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 - 2

Balule NR Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 3 - 5

Kruger NP Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 6

Johannesburg (No accommodation)

End Point: Johannesburg

Tour starts per person from	R 23,195.00 - (Rate for 2026) R 25,500.00 - (Rate for 2027)
Additional Price Information 2026 R 23195 per person sharing R 25795 per single traveler 2027 R25500 per person sharing R28300 per single traveler

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Introduction

Highlights

Day 1 Johannesburg to Tremisana Lodge

Activities Day 1

Early Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 2 Morning bush walk and Afternoon Safari Drive

Activities Day 2

Early Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Night

Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 3 Kruger National Park

Activities Day 3

Early Morning

All Day

Night

Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 4 Moholoholo Wildlife Centre and Afternoon Safari Drive

Activities Day 4

Early Morning

Morning

Afternoon

Night

Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 5 Full Day Kruger Park Safari Drive

Activities Day 5

Early Morning

All Day

Night

Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 6 Morning Safari Drive and Return to Johannesburg

Activities Day 6

Early Morning

Morning

Evening

Our vehicles

Map

Pricing

Detailed Price Information

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6 Days / 5 Nights

6 Day Tremisana Lodge Safari

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6 Day Tremisana Lodge Safari

6 Day Tremisana Lodge Safari