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4 Day Microbus Safari to Tremisana Game Lodge starts in Johannesburg or Pretoria. Guests travel by road to the Tremisana Lodge in the Balule reserve. This exciting safari includes two night drives, afternoon game drive in an open vehicle and a bush walk accompanied by an armed ranger.

Tremisana Lodge is situated in the 45000 ha Balule Game Reserve (big 5). It has 14 air-conditioned thatched chalets fitted with insect-proof screens.The camp has a swimming pool, a boma and a floodlit waterhole.

Transfers to and from hotels or homes in the Johannesburg or Pretoria area to the lodge is arranged. Guests travel in air-conditioned Microbuses that meet the SATSA safety standards. Tremisana Lodge is a 45 minutes drive from Kruger National Park's Orpen gate. En route, see the sights of Mpumalanga and the Northern Transvaal.

Highlights:
- Blyde River Canyon and the Three Rondawels
- Night drive
- Game Drives in Open Game Viewer Vehicles
- Wildlife viewing in Kruger Park and Balule Game Reserve
- Bush walk with ranger

4 Day/3 Night Microbus Safari to Tremisana Game Lodge

Escorted Tour - 3 star accommodation

Itinerary:

Day One: [Breakfast]
We collect our clients from all hotels, guesthouses and private homes in Gauteng as well as from the Johannesburg International Airport. We travel via the Highveld farmlands to the picturesque Lowveld and onwards to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule section of the greater Kruger National Park. After a short break, during which you may unwind at the bar, enjoy a refreshing dip in our sparkling pool and relax in the beautiful tropical gardens, we board the open Landcruiser for a Sunset Drive. Your guide will facilitate your first exciting opportunity to experience the varied fauna and flora of Africa. Watch the magnificent African sunset and, after darkness falls, use spotlights to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner in the boma will be a traditional South African meal. Overnight in comfortable, air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets.

Day Two: [Brunch & Dinner]
Awaken at sunrise and get ready for an exhilarating day in the African bush. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Plains, where you enjoy a four hour "walk in the wild". Your experienced field guide will lead you at a comfortable pace in search of the Big Five. There is a tremendeous thrill in following Africa’s large animals and approaching close enough to take that memorable photo which will remain with you forever. There is comfort in knowing that your ranger is adequately armed and trained in case of potential danger. You return to Tremisana Lodge at mid morning for brunch, after which you may enjoy a relaxing swim or rest in your airconditioned chalet, or snooze on a hammock. One can also peruse the library of wildlife books and magazines in the Lapa. After high tea at 15h30, one sets off on an afternoon game drive. Your ranger will be in constant radio contact with the Warden who will keep us informed of the movements of the animals. Balule Game Reserve offers limited off road driving to get a closer view of the Big Five. Return to Tremisana for dinner at 20h00.

Day Three: [Breakfast & Dinner]
The day starts off by driving to the Orpen Gate of Kruger Park, where one is transferred to a custom-built open-sided Gameviewer. The open vehicle allows for a excellent wildlife viewing and a chance to appreciate the sounds and smell of the African bush. The absence of windows and your elevated vantage position also allow for excellent photographic opportunities. Your experienced guide will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi regions have open plains and support large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that attract numerous predators. In fact, this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa. Regular stops at picnic spots, rest camps and places of interest give guests a chance to stretch the legs.

Day Four: [Breakfast]
Enjoy an early morning Sunrise Drive on Balule on the open Landcruiser. After a hearty breakfast, there is an opportunity to purchase some memorabilia from the curio shop and take last minute photos of the wonderful lush gardens at Tremisana Lodge. The road trip back to Gauteng stops enroute at the awesome Blyde River Canyon where one can enjoy the awesome views the "Three Rondawels". Guests arrive back at Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport dropoff by arrangement.

Inclusions / Exclusions

Rates Include
Lodge in either a game or nature reserve.
Game drives and activities as per itinerary.
Game or Park entrance fees and permits.
Meals as per itinerary, Fruit juices at breakfast.
Bedding, linen, towels.
Qualified professional guide.
Transport provided by tour company.

Rates Exclude
Visas and visa fees.
required Anti-malarial and vaccinations.
Any items bought prior and during the tour for personal use.
Insurance for the full duration of the tour.
Optional additional excursions to be paid whilst on tour.
Gratuities/tips & porterage for tour guide and staff.

Extra information

For people that are unable to do the walk, we replace Day Two with a full day safari on an open vehicle in Kruger.

Limitations
Luggage - 12 Kg
Maximum - 7 Persons Per Vehicle

Children
Children of all ages are welcome. Please be aware that children under 6 have to do game drives in a closed vehicle and children under 12 are not allowed on the bush walks - an alternative activity will be arranged for them.