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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:
- $83 to $205 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
ID
Email Ikhsan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Well planned
It was a great experience and worth of money. I would recommend to take more than 2 days, you never know what can you see in the park.
PH
Email Patrick | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best value for money safari!
Had a great time for my safari! I would recommend Viva Safari to anyone who wants a value for money safari experience. Viva Safaris provide excellent customer service and made sure their customers get their moneys worth.
NL
Email Robbert | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
What a team, what an experience
Communication with Viva Safaris up to the safari itself was pleasant: Patti responded quickly and helped me in getting the perfect package. The safari itself was to die for: driving on the savannah during sunrise, seeing the whole sky turn orange and red, passing a group of zebras while hearing the roar of a lion further away from the vehicle. I kept thinking 'this won't be my only safari'.
The team itself was nothing short of amazing too: very kind and helpful, amazing food (especially dinners were my highlight, though I would recommend getting something like protein shakes or bars if you want to stick to your daily protein goals. It is possible to reach 100gr on a daily basis, but with the available South African diet you go way up in calories as well. I.e. Billtong has +30gr of protein but is also easily +400 in kcal per 100gr) the catering staff always had the biggest smile on their faces and the rangers/ drivers were always willing to explain during the drives. Also, I had my stay in the Tremisana Lodge and it was very comfortable. A/C available but not needed since I went un June (at night temperatures would be around 12-15C), small fridge, good shower and more than enough space for 2 people.
I would def book again with Viva Safaris, my safari has been amazing thanks to the team and the savannah!
Email Dean Camm | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
7 Day Viva Safari - June 2025
I do not normally provide reviews but on this occasion decided to provide potential Viva Safari visitors with an insight as to our experiences.
I booked the safari directly with Viva Safaris rather than going through a tour operator. From my first emails, Patricia Landau was exceptionally prompt and helpful in her responses. I asked many questions and was provided with all the information I needed. We selected the 7 day safari based at the Tremisana Lodge. We were picked up promptly at our Johannesburg airport hotel and driven to Kruger in time for our first sunset drive. Amazingly we saw 3 of the big 5 on that first drive. Once back at the lodge we checked into our accommodation which is rustic and comfortable. During our week we were driven by numerous of the Viva team. All were very informative about the animals and were keen to enable us to see as many different species as possible. We found Andy and Marc to be extremely enthusiastic, every day seemed an adventure for them too. The schedules are packed each day. Having been on a safari previously we were delighted with the amount of time out in jeeps on this Viva safari. We must have averaged over 7 hours per day actually tracking animals. We managed to see all the big 5, with the highlights being 8 lions walking beside the jeep literally 5 minutes from the lodge, a cheetah walking beside the jeep in Kruger, 3 hyena cubs lazing by the road in Kruger and 14 giraffes walking beside the road totally ignoring us, a boa constrictor sunbathing in a tree and 2 male wildebeest fighting for territory and breeding rights. With regard to the lodge itself, the team worked hard to ensure we were well fed, the food was good, plentiful and filling and the chefs added their own cakes, cookies and desserts. Each mealtime the visitors met at the Lapa restaurant to discuss their sightings, share experiences and add to the enjoyment. Just outside the perimeter of the Lapa (literally 20 metres from our seats) we had daily visits from hyenas, a family of 5 warthogs, honey badgers, elephants, guinea fowl and numerous other birds. At Tremisana we met many fun loving people from all over Europe, Asia and America which all added to the experience. What a fantastic holiday. It was definitely a 5 out of 5 experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone who wants to spend their safari holiday actually viewing animals rather than sitting beside a pool.
NO
Email Falk | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
perfect for budget travelers
Hi, we have had a great time.
Good accommodation, clean and nice.
Good food (breakfast, lunch and dinner).
Very nice staff and guides.
Good safari experience, good tours. Guides with a excellent knowledge about the nature and the animals.
Good organised service and trips.
Thanks for the great time
US
Email Diana | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Viva Safaris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I just returned from a 6 night safari with viva safaris. It was a trip of a lifetime. There were too many WOW moments to count.
From bookingsafari.com, to Patti from viva safari who helped with the booking process. Patti was awesome, answered all of my questions promptly.
The staff and guides at Tremisana Lodge were all top notch!
Highly recommend this company!
