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Tremisana Game Lodge was a founder member of the Balule Game Reserve. Tremisana is the largest and leading lodge in this section, having a total of 12 chalets plus a two-bedroomed guesthouse. We can sleep a maximum of 35 guests. Every unit is en suite ( shower, toilet, basin ) and all units are air-conditioned.The lodge is serviced by two excellent boreholes. Its proximity to the tar road means Tremisana is easily accessible all year round, including the rainy season. The presence of lions, elephant and buffalo necessitates the maintaining of an electric fence around the camp. Perhaps the most striking feature of Tremisana Game Lodge is the beautiful gardens. The presence of numerous bougainvilleas and various palms and cycads gives the camp a subtropical feel. Water features add a soothing effect and the overall feel of Tremisana is very relaxing. At night, the subdued light from the illuminated paved walkways lend a romantic and magical flavour to this outstanding camp.
An amazing experience made by all the staff that work so hard to make it so. Viva Safaris provides activities everyday. The schedule may be seen as very packed by some. At times it did feel a little rushed to meet the timings of all. But this is all part of the experience. The only area for improvement would be to allow for a little more time to enjoy the lodge! As we were out for nearly all of our time there. A big shout out to the amazing kitchen team who seemed to be working early morning till late at night everyday. Their food was amazing. As well as Rocky who was an amazing guide who was both informative, welcoming and entertaining! Thanks for making our holiday so special!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 1 week ago
Hi Andrew Thanks for an equally great review. We are pleased that you appreciated all our staff. We do offer a busy program and the vast majority of our guests are pleased that all activities are conducted with seamless efficiency. Thanks for mentioning our kitchen staff - indeed they work hard and are fully deserving of the accolades that they constantly receive. We are pleased that Rocky helped to make your safari special. Be well
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We booked a 5 day Safari trip by Viva Safaris. Picked up and dropped at the airport. The restaurant, selected for the midway stop was great - kudos for that. The rooms were small but OK, all what you need in such action packed days :) My personal favourite was the pool! The drives were great, special shoutout to Mark (full of knowledge, friendly, answering all the details,..He also came out of his way to make sure all is going well with us during his off hours) and KG (funny, lots of local knowledge, dedicated,..). We saw all the animals we could possibly want to see during our time in the Greater Kruger Area - the cheetah spotting by KG was a thing of a real expert! The rest of the staff was also friendly and helpful - when a member of our group forgot her mobile phone in the Land Rover the hostess/manager jumped on the case immidiately and made sure the situation will be resolved. Special thanks to Mama Bella for great food, kindness and a lot of "can i have one more please"! :) Sincerly reccomended..…
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Ask a lot of the questions, specially KG
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Maks Thanks for a really good review !!! We thank you for your appreciation of the organization and the facilities at Tremisana Lodge. It is pleasing to read that you had great game drives at Tremisana. Marc will be thrilled to read the copious praise you shower on him. KG (aka George) has incredible instinct in finding animals and I am sure that you, like many tourists before you, were in awe of his spotting skill. Thanks for your appreciation of all our staff - Mama Bella will be most impressed to know she has been mentioned by name. Be well
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We stayed at the Tremisana Lodge and did the 4 day safari. Wow!!! What a great experience!! Our guides, Victor and Rocky, were not only knowledgeable about the animals but also fun and engaging. Mama Dee prepared delicious meals and went above and beyond to accommodate my gluten and dairy free diet. All of the people we interacted with showed us so much warmth and hospitality. The lodge was well maintained, and we were very comfortable. We will definitely be back!!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you, Kristin, for a lovely review. We are elated to know that you enjoyed Tremisana Lodge and that our staff, especially those you mention by name, did their very best to provide the "Wow !!!" experience you so enjoyed. Thanks for your appreciation of the comfort and good maintenance experienced at Tremisana Lodge. We look forward to welcoming you back ! Be well
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We were greeted at the airport in Hoedspruit by Rocky and Victor. Little did we know these 2 guides would would make this trip one of the best experiences I've ever had. Rocky guides like a Teacher, he asks you questions about the animals, then guides you to the correct answers. Victor has to be the happiest person I've ever met. He speaks numerous languages and knows everything about the animals. The staff were all friendly, and Momma D cook us amazing meals. She accommodated my wife's Dairy free. Gluten free diet for every meal. I plan on returning with our Grand Daughter. Viva Safari Rocks
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Tony Thank you for a great review ! I am very pleased that you appreciated Rocky and Victor - their smiles are so easy on the eye and their laughter so easy on the ear !. We are thrilled to read that your safari with Viva Safaris was "one of the best experiences I've ever had ". Wow !!! - especially meaningful coming from a granddad ! We are pleased that you appreciated Mama D's efforts in the kitchen and that your wife's culinary needs were satisfied. We hope to see you with your granddaughter as soon as possible. Be well !
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Some of the happiest staff members I have ever met with some of the best hospitality out there. Victor, Rocky, Mama D are some stand out people that I recommend everyone meeting. Great personalities and just uplifting people to be around. They accommodate to any dietary restrictions, my gf is a vegetarian and her mom is gluten/dairy free and as soon as they know they rush to the kitchen to make you something because they don’t want you to be left out. Rocky was like a teacher on the safaris, quizzing us on most things to see if we learned or knew anything. Victor was the happiest guy I’ve ever met, I don’t think he stopped smiling the whole time we were there. He just loved everything about being out there in Kruger. We gravitated towards those 2 guides because we felt they gave the best experience possible! The home base was well managed, rooms well serviced, even with the load sharing(planned power outages) everything was right on schedule with the itinerary they had setup for us. Food was delicious at every meal, you gotta get Mama D to make her curry potatoes because they were delicious! I could have eaten them every day. I’d recommend Viva Safari and the Tremisana Game Lodge any day if you want a great experience with lovely people…
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Early risers so make sure to get some sleep, it’s not a “zoo” so don’t expect to see everything....
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Hi Turner What an equally GREAT review ! We are absolutely thrilled that you noted how HAPPY our staff at Tremisana is. This is, without any doubt, the strength of Tremisana Lodge, essentially an unpretentiously wholesome accommodation establishment. We are happy to read that your dietary requests were admirably catered for (loved the bit about Mama D's curried potatoes) and that you found Rocky and Victor's guiding skills and personalities so attractive. Thanks for commending Viva's organization - we all appreciate such a great review !!! Be well
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It was a great experience. We have been in the Tremisana lodge for two days and saw all of the Big Five, plus giraffs, hippos, krokodiles and many more. Our guides Rocky and Luke were great in finding the best spots, were animals come very close.
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Responded 12 Feb 2024
Hi Martin Well done on seeing the Big Five ! Thank you for sharing your animal encounter experiences. Rocky and Luke are thrilled to see their names mentioned in your review - we appreciate your feedback. Be well
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Beautiful experience! Everything was perfect, from food to accomodation .It was like staying at home. The staff Is very friendly and organised; we managed to see all big five the First day. I advice this lodge
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Date of stay: January 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 08 Jan 2024
Hi Fleury Thanks for a great and concise review. We are pleased that you describe everything as PERFECT. It is good to read you felt at home and that you saw the Big Five on the first day - extremely fortunate. Be well
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The 6-day safari was the highlight of our South Africa trip. The local guides were friendly, always smiling and very knowledgeable. The home-style cooking was so delicious that we gained a few pounds. The wildlife viewing both in Balule Reserve and Kruger was beyond our expectations thanks to the excellent tracking abilities of our guides (Raymund, Smiley, Lucky, Rocky, Victor, and Luke). Thank you Tremisana!
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Date of stay: November 2023
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 08 Jan 2024
Hi Maro Thank you for an AMAZING review !!! We are pleased that your Viva Safaris tour was the highlight of your South African trip. Thanks for your exceptional praise for our superb rangers and our delicious food- too bad about the weight increase!!! I have the same problem every time I do my inspections at Tremisana, but we start our diets later ! Thank you for mentioning all your rangers by name - we are happy that your wildlife sightings were amazing and beyond your expectations . Be well.
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After having travelled for decades either on business or on private occasions the expectation for a Kruger safari were relatively high for my wife and myself. Therefore we chose Tremisana Lodge for a 6 day Safari due to their long experience and the very good feedback on various sites on the Internet. To make it short: Our expectations were exceeded by far. The whole Tremisana team made sure we were well looked after and spoilt us rotten. First: The game drive tours with the experienced rangers were excellent. Second: The lodge itself with the very friendly crew, the food and the whole premesises with pool were magnificent and offered a wonderful time to wind down from the excitement of experiencing wildlife close up. Third: The whole organisation, pick up in Joburg and the safe transportation were very well done and all in time. We would book Tremisana Tour anytime again and recommend it to anyone looking for a well-rounded trip with a wonderful crew. Edith & Markus Rupp…
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Responded 01 Jan 2024
Hi Markus and Edith Thanks for an equally WONDERFUL review! What makes it especially good is that you are extremely well travelled and have had extensive experience. We are thrilled to learn that your expectations, based on feedback of other previous patrons, "were exceeded by far". Thank you for outlining our strengths : excellent game drives with experienced rangers; friendly lodge staff and " magnificent" premises and seamless organization. Thanks for a brilliant recommendation. Be well
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Terrific lodge with very knowledgeable guides and friendly staff. Accommodations are also fairly comfortable given it’s a safari. Nice group atmosphere with the people you go on the tours with. I would recommend this to anyone.
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Date of stay: December 2023Trip type: Travelled solo
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Responded 25 Dec 2023
Hi Roberto Thanks for an equally GREAT review ! We are thrilled that you rate Tremisana Lodge as " terrific". Thanks also for praising our accommodation and our staff. It would appear that all our guests are a happy lot and get on extremely well with their fellow safari-goers . Thanks for a good recommendation. Be well
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South AfricaKruger National ParkBalule Nature Reserve
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21
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