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:
- $81 to $199 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
Email dene | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
fantastic experience,well looked after.always felt safe..every need accounted for .Mr brai is a gem.
Great service .well organized. All above expectations
All staff were very friendly and personable, helping to create a memorable experience.
All staff were very friendly and personable, helping to create a memorable experience. Everyone went out of their way to make sure you enjoyed yourself. Well done.
Email Grace | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Premier Park Experience
Our lodge was ideally situated and the staff were friendly and helpful. Willy who drove us around for our early morning and evening drives was excellent and engaging with a great sense of humour. Overall phenomenal experience! Thank you!
QA
Email Nicky B | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Safari surprises every day
We had a fantastic trip to Kruger National Park with Viva Safaris, with two destinations and therefore different experiences in each. We received superb hospitality, good, clean accommodation and they even catered for vegetarians and vegans.
The safari tours were well structured and informative and most of all, great fun. Some days the animals were quite determined not to be seen but the expert guides always found them in the end! The safari vehicles offered great views and shelter from the sun and we were never overcrowded. We also had bush walks (sturdy shoes/boots recommended) which were so enjoyable too.
Overall, the experiences we had were amazing and we hope to return in the future and would definitely use Viva Safaris again. They surpassed expectations on every level.
Email Jackie | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Beyond Expectations!
Our safari was amazing! The guide was punctual, polite and knowledgeable. Within a few hours we had sighted all of the Big 5! The day was one which I shall treasure forever.
HK
Email Bob Ikin | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Full on
It was comprehensive and we we constantly viewing. I would suggest flying into Kruger from Joburg as the 6-7hour bus journey was a little labourious
US
Email Matt Lloyd | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Experience of a lifetime!
There are a huge and overwhelming number of options when researching a safari to Kruger: I can say without hesitation that you will not be disappointed on a trip arranged by Viva Safaris! I very much enjoyed my stay at Mark's Treehouse camp: the staff were very friendly and professional, and the trips to Kruger and surrounding game reserves very well organized. We saw all of the big five in one day! Loved it!
CA
Email Laurence | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing trip
We did the 5 day safari with Viva Safari. The first night was Tremisana Game Lodge. This is an good quality for the price. The rooms are basic but complete and clean. As for the staff, they are great !!! Whether guides, drivers or staff of the lodge, all are very friendly. We particularly enjoyed the guides (Rex and ) who made the Bush walk with us, what an experience !!! All the other activities were really great and for a first safari it's perfect.
After that, we stayed at Katekani Tented Lodge. Our stay there was amazing and I recommend this wonderful place without any hesitation.
It is a small camp with 4 bedroom (and 2 other building), very quiet and cozy. The rooms are gorgeous, very well equipped and the beds are very comfortable. You cannot feel that your are sleeping in tents.Elena is an amazing host. She is very dedicated and made sure our stay unforgettable. She is an excellent cook, every meal was a delight. All meals were prepared according to our tastes and preferences. We really enjoyed our trip with Viva safari.
HU
Email Balazs | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
6 days Krüger park safari, Tremisana lodge
Everything was perfect and the service level was much higher than we expected. We spent 5 nights at the beautiful Tremisana lodge and we meet only friendly people, great staff, got great food and relax in a perfect garden. Rangers are superb and funny, we enjoyed every single moment there, morning bush walking, morning game drive, afternoon/sunset game drive, night drive. I can't be thankfull enough what we experienced there.
US
Email Steve Ingraham | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing Value if Wildlife is your primary interest
I spent 6 days at Tremisana Lodge and 4 days at Mark's Treehouse Lodge. Both lodges are comfortable but not lavish. The Treehouse Lodge is more of a bush experience and seems to attract a lot of young people. Bush walks, night, sunrise and sunset game drives, and the full day game drives in Kruger, met and exceeded expectations. Staff and guides were excellent. Guides in particular took real pleasure in showing us every animal they could find. Saw the big five, and so much more. I have a special interest in birds and they made every effort to accommodate me. On top of that the price was unbeatable. A great experience overall and I highly recommend Viva Safaris for your South African safari.