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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:
- $88 to $217 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
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Reviews
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Email Bruce | 65+ years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
We got lucky!
We got lucky.
We booked without anyone's recommendation, but boy did we get lucky. Tremisana Lodge and the tour run by Viva Safaris organised everything for us. The lodge itself was perfect for us with clean and spacious rooms. The food was so delicious and the staff were always friendly. It was so nice to see the camaraderie within the guides and staff. Going on a game drive has a certain amount of luck, but the knowledgeable guides certainly increase the chances of seeing all types of animals. We will go again.
DE
Email Christian W. | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Nice, many animals, well organized
Sympathic staff
Amazing area
Good small bushwalks
Always on time
Email Krista | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An amazing experience
My seven-day safari with Viva Safaris was an unforgettable experience! The absolute highlight was our extraordinary guides, whose knowledge of the bush and wildlife was incredible. They answered every question with enthusiasm and expertise, making every day a learning experience. The accommodations were comfortable, and the food and kitchen team were wonderful. I always felt safe. An exceptional experience from start to finish, made truly special by the people who brought it to life. I definitely got more than my moneys worth! Highly recommend!
CH
Email Di | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
"Keep it simple, focus on nature, and prepare to be blown away
6 days 5 nights done at tremisana. If you look for an authentic experience this is the place to go. Fokus on wildlife, throrough knowlege of guides, very friendly staff and mama d cooks simply fabulous and authentic food. The rooms are basic but clean. I was looking for that kind of trip and was not in search of a luxury lodge. To me it was an amazing stay overall and the focus is the wildlife. That is why i was there and i was very satisfied, for a backpacker and globetrotter just purrfect. 👍
NL
Email Bart Vervoort | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Tremisana Lodge, a place and an experience which will always be remembered.
We, party of three, stayed at Tremisana Lodge for 5 nights / 6 days. The length of the stay was perfect, every day a new program and new challenges, (don't book a tour less than 4 days). The staff and the game drivers welcomed us like family and it felt like home from the beginning. The accomodation including the daily fresh cooked meals were definitely value for money.
The game drives to Balule and Kruger were experiences not to forget. We were lucky to see the big five multiple times on different days, multiple times it was our game driver who spotted the animals first before other cars came to the scene. The drivers are very professional and know what they are doing. Beside that they are also great people to talk to and to socialize with. (On this SA trip we also had experiences with other game drives and drivers in other parks where we were "handled" as regular tourists being driven around witout any explanation of the wild life or putting in extra effort to find wild life).
Trustworthiness proved itself, before booking the trip all our questions were perfectly answered and all answers and information given was exactely how it turned out during the visit.
Email Stephanie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Very welcoming and hospitable
Had a great time on the tour. The staff were all incredible and genuinely cared about every guest. Itinerary was planned well and we were not left with a dull moment. My one comment is that the drive from Johannesburg to Kruger is quite far, and id recommend taking the flight to Hoedspruit if possible.
IT
Email Pier | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Excellent Safari, amazing experience
Kind people, unique experiences, plenty of wildlife sightings, and unforgettable moments. Highly recommended for everyone.
IT
Email Matteo Barbieri | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Everything was well set, with lot of exciting activities! amazing staf and very good location!
Everithing was well set, with lot of exciting activities! amazing staf and very good location!
NZ
Email Justin Lindsay | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Viva Safaris are a very welcoming and exceptionally well-organised tour operator.
I found Viva to be an excellent company to work with. Communication was clear throughout and despite what seemed like a huge amount of moving parts everything ran seamlessly. The safari itself was of course excellent and the absolute highlight of my time in South Africa. I will be back someday and I will definitely be using Viva Safari again.
Email Barbara and Phil Rasnick | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Outstanding!
I will review Viva Safaris and Tremisana Lodge together. To quote Smiley (Viva Guide), WOW! Besides seeing all the animals in the setting in which God intended, the guides really made all the difference to us. They were funny, accommodating, professional, and soooo knowledgeable about the animals and the plants in the area. We learned quite a bit about what would kill or heal us. : ) The ladies that cooked for us were so nice and friendly. The food was delicious and there was always plenty to eat. The accommodations are not considered 5 star, but we didn't plan to spend several days in the bush in lush accommodations. It was clean, well maintained, daily cleaning service, nice pool area (even though a tad chilly when we were there). You spend very little time in your room. Wi-fi is currently only available in the Lapa (dining area). But again, we all need to unplug when you are in Africa. I wouldn't plan on working any at all while there. We felt safe at Tremisana because there is a tall electric fence completely around it. There are monkeys everywhere at the lodge which keeps things interesting. They make for some interesting hi-jinks. Just be sure and keep the door to your room closed. We had no complaints with our stay. So much so that we are going back in 2027. We have had people ask us why we aren't going to a different area. When you have had the experience we had this year, why would we? Special thanks to Smiley, V, Andy and Raymond.
