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Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

Arrival (See Getting There for more details)

  • You'll be collected from the airport.
  • Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Day 1

Johannesburg to Balule Game Reserve

Johannesburg to Balule Game Reserve

You will be collected from Johannesburg Airport or your guesthouse in Johannesburg between 08:00-9.00 AM. You'll be taken via farmlands to the picturesque Lowveld and on to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule Section of the Kruger Park. After a short break, during which you may unwind at the bar, have a swim or relax in the tropical gardens, we will board the open Landcruiser for a 3-hour sunset drive. Your guide will show you various animals and birds and after darkness falls, we'll use spotlights to locate nocturnal species. Dinner will be an unforgettable bush braai at our Marula Tree Boma. After dinner, continue the night game drive. Afterward, have your overnight stay in comfortable air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets.

Main Destination:
Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season October to March (Not overly crowded)
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Balule NR

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraCommon
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
Black RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Accommodation:
Tremisana Game Lodge
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 2

Balule Game drive & Transfer to Marc's Treehouse

Balule Game drive & Transfer to Marc's Treehouse

Awaken at sunrise for a day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Game Reserve, where you enjoy a 4h Bush Walk. Your experienced field guide will lead you through the bush, where you have the chance to encounter everything from very small to very large. Return to Tremisana for brunch. Lunch will be served in the Lapa at 01:00 PM. At around 02:30 PM we go on an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge where accommodation is in fascinating and romantic treehouses.

Main Destination:
Balule Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger)
Accommodation:
Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 3

Kruger Park Game Drive

Kruger Park Game Drive

We'll travel to the Kruger Park where we will board our open game viewing vehicle. The absence of windows and elevated vantage position allow for excellent photographic opportunities. You will have an amazing chance not only to view game but also to listen to and smell the African bush and its denizens. There will be regular stops at picnic spots and rest camps. Your experienced ranger will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen & Satara region boasts open plains and supports large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that attract numerous predators. In fact, the zones we will visit have the highest concentration of lions in Africa!

Main Destination:
Kruger National Park
Best Time To Visit May to September (Dry season)
High Season December to January and July to August
Best Weather Apr-May and Sep-Oct (Mild and little rain)

Wildlife in Kruger NP

ElephantCommon
GiraffeCommon
BuffaloCommon
ZebraAbundant
HippoCommon
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HyenaCommon
White RhinoOccasional
LionOccasional
Black RhinoVery Rare
Wild DogVery Rare
Accommodation:
Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
  • Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
  • Drinks not included

Day 4

Marc's Treehouse Departure

Marc's Treehouse Departure

Today you'll enjoy an early morning walk accompanied by an armed ranger. We will then drive to the awesome Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon. Afterwards, we'll return to Johannesburg late in the afternoon, around 05:00 PM, either to your hotel or to the airport.

Note: The scenic transfer will only be done if 2 or more guests are due to return to Johannesburg on this day. If only one guest is returning, it will be a direct transfer from Marc’s Treehouse to OR Tambo Airport in Johannesburg.

Main Destination:
Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route)
Accommodation:
No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
  • Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
  • Drinks not included

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

End of tour (See Getting There for more details)

  • Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
  • You'll be dropped off at the airport.

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