3-Day Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari

A Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari typically includes a variety of activities to immerse you in the bush. These often include game drives in open-sided vehicles in both the Balule Game Reserve (where the lodge is located) and the Kruger National Park. You can expect to experience sunset drives with spotlights to see nocturnal animals, as well as sunrise drives. A major highlight of a Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari is a guided bush walk with an armed ranger, often along the Olifants River, where you can learn about the smaller details of the bush. Some packages also include a visit to the Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and a tour of the Blyde River Canyon.

The accommodation at Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari consists of thatched, air-conditioned chalets and a two-bedroom guest house. Each chalet is en-suite with a shower, toilet, and basin, and every bed has its own mosquito net. The lodge also has a sparkling swimming pool, a covered lapa overlooking a waterhole, and an open-air boma where dinners are often served around a campfire. The lodge grounds are beautifully landscaped with gardens, giving it a relaxing subtropical feel.

For a Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari, it’s best to pack in layers, as temperatures can vary greatly between early morning and midday. Recommended items include light, neutral-colored clothing, a warm jacket or fleece for chilly mornings and evenings, and a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses for sun protection. You’ll also need a good pair of walking shoes or trainers for any bush walks. Don’t forget a camera with extra memory cards and batteries, binoculars, and a small flashlight. Lastly, since the area is a malarial zone, consult your doctor about antimalarial medication and pack insect repellent.

Yes, most meals are included in a Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari package. Generally, this includes all meals while you are at the lodge. However, lunches on transfer days to and from Johannesburg, or during full-day game drives in Kruger National Park, are typically not included. During these times, stops are made at rest camps or restaurants where you can purchase your own food.

Tremisana Lodge is located in the Balule Game Reserve, which is part of the Greater Kruger Park. Most safari packages include a shuttle transfer from Johannesburg, either from O.R. Tambo International Airport or a hotel in the city. The drive takes approximately 5-6 hours. Guests who prefer to self-drive to the lodge are also accommodated and usually receive a discount on their package.

Tremisana Lodge Kruger Park Safari offers excellent opportunities to see a wide range of wildlife. Since the lodge is in a Big Five reserve, you have a strong chance of spotting lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, and buffalo. The safari activities in the Kruger National Park and Balule Game Reserve also provide sightings of other animals, including giraffes, zebras, various antelope species, and numerous bird species. The evening drives are particularly good for spotting nocturnal animals.