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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:
- $84 to $209 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Cari & Jesse Fairbanks | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tour guides that really care!
I would highly recommend Viva Safari’s! The staff is super friendly and communicates well with any needs that may arise. The tour guides worked really hard to get as many animal sightings as possible.
Email Nicola | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"Incredible Wildlife, Expert Guides, and Seamless Safari Adventures!"
We had an absolutely fantastic experience with Viva Safari — everything was brilliantly organised and ran like clockwork. The entire operation is clearly very professional, with enthusiastic and highly knowledgeable guides who truly love what they do.
Our safari experience included a wonderful mix of sunrise and sunset game drives, bush walks (which were thrilling!), and event meals out in the bush — all of which made the experience feel incredibly immersive. We always knew what to expect thanks to the clear communication from the team, which helped us make the most of every moment.
We stayed at Tremisana Lodge, which is right in the heart of the bush. It was an amazing location — we regularly saw wildlife right outside our accommodation, including lions, hyenas, elephants, and even honey badgers! The camp had a very sociable atmosphere, and the guides were always around for a chat or to answer questions, which made the whole experience even more engaging.
The food was plentiful and of a good standard, and everything was very well catered. If you're looking for great value for money, with the focus firmly on being out on safari as much as possible, Viva Safari is an excellent choice. The guides go out of their way to ensure you see as much as possible, and even the transfers and rest stops were well planned and efficient.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Viva Safari — you will not be disappointed!
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Email Janet | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very organized, professional safari- especially great for first timers
From the booking process to the final drop off Viva Safaris was a fantastic choice for my first safari. I did the 4 day, 3 night from Johannesburg tour. As a solo traveler it was nice to have different people on all the safaris and at the meals. But I was most impressed with the guides and staff. Their level of knowledge about the animals blew me away, and they took great care in trying to find as many animals as possible. Even the drivers to and from Joberg shared a wealth of information. Lodging was great, food was amazing. 10/10 experience!
Email Blair G | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent value for money0
I am waiting for my flight back to Australia so I now have the time to say Thank you - and to congratulate all your staff on a job very well done.
From initial contact, through handling payment issues due to technology, and collection from and delivery back to Johannesburg, everything went well.
I have to particularly recognise both Sonny 1 and Sonny 2 as my shuttle drivers. I felt much safer travelling with them than many other drivers throughout the world.
Tremisana was a perfect base and between there and Kruger I managed to see most of the animals I wanted to see in Africa. (My time in Botswana fortunately provided some great - and very lucky - photo opportunities for leopards, cheetahs and lions.)
The Tremisana Lodge staff and food were really good, as were the guides. The sunrise, sunset and armed bush walk were highlights.
A special thank you to Smiley. His day tour to Kruger NP was most enjoyable and very informative. He is a real personality and asset for the lodge.
All in all, an incredible experience and excellent value for money. I will recommend Viva Safaris without hesitation.
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Email Kathleen | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Memorable
We had a fantastic time, Patricia who booked the trip for us was amazing! I choose her over the other operator's because I felt she was responsive, authentic, patient and helpful. I highly recommend this tour as you will have an immersive and fun experience. The food was delicious and plentiful and the guided tours provided interesting information and fun times. We saw many animals, which was so exciting. The value for the trip was well worth the money and economical. The staff and other people who were on the safari were all friendly and nice to be around. We would book another trip as we truly enjoyed this vacation! One of the best! and we really enjoyed staying at the lodge.
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Email Caitlin | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Structured and Entertaining
I had a wonderful time with Viva Safaris. It was very organized without much downtime. Which is great when you have limited time. The accommodations were lovely, the food was delicious, and I met lots of interesting people. I would book again in a heartbeat! Highly recommend if you don't want to self drive in Kruger!
BR
Email antônia martins | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
amazing!!
i visited last august and was amazing. went there with my boyfriend and we both were impressed by everything! we stayed at the lodge and then transfered to marks tree house and was such a nice experience!! the staff is super thoughful, the food was great and the rooms were always clean. we were very happy with our choice and recommend to everyone!!
JP
Email Chikako | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect!!!
It was the best safari experience!!!
We got to see all of the Big 5. We recommend VIVA Safari to everyone! All the tour participants were friendly! We made lots of friends.
Email Blake | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
5 Star Company ! Fantastic
I recently got back from a seven day Safari Tour, and I couldn’t be happier. It was my first time going on safari and I’m very glad i picked Viva Safaris from getting picked up at my airport hotel in Johannesburg, to the beautiful lodge that i stayed in for the week, to the incredible Safari guides that where so helpful, and i learnt so much from.
everything it was fantastic!
Enjoyed the bush walk , 2 full days in Kruger , and so much more
We saw the big 5, As a wildlife photographer i was extremely happy with the shots i got and also the guides helping out to get great shots.
The Early morning drives and late afternoon and evening drives are perfect for photography.
They’re a very organised company and reliable , offering great communication and extremely great value for money.
Ill be back next year
Thank you and i highly recommend Viva Safaris
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Email Wanda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Amazing adventure
What a Fantastic Adventure we had at Tremisana Lodge/Viva Safari!
We quickly became a community of new & repeat guests, staff & guides. Each outing was unique in where we went, who was with us & which guides would accompany us to impart their tremendous knowledge of the animals on the quest for the big 5. Yes, we found them All & so much more along the way, up close & personal. The flora, fauna, sunsets & sunrises were absolutely gorgeous. We would gather at the patio with our new & newer friends for the most delicious, lovingly prepared meals (OMG the fried chicken & best buffalo pie in Africa). We shared our most recent spottings. stories, photos & contact info.
The facility was simply wonderful & the entire staff went above & beyond to make our stay most comfortable & memorable.
Thank you again - Ed, Mama D & all the ladies, Mark, Luke, V, Ray, Quint, Smiley & the entire staff for a once in a lifetime experience - WOW!!!
