Trip Info
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minivan
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2-20
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To be provided for during the trip
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Johannesburg
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game drives,
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English, French, Spanish, Chinese, Arabic
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To be provided for during the trip
Overview
This 5-night, 6-day Kruger safari is designed for guests seeking a unique and adventurous escape, where a touch of rustic simplicity enhances the magic of the African wilderness. During the tour, visitors are accommodated in treehouses at a Bushveld lodge that balance comfort with an authentic, natural setting.
Highlights
- Mid-range tour: This mid-range tour uses lodges.
- Shared tour: On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 10 people per vehicle.
- Can start any day: If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.
- Cannot be customized: The contents of this tour cannot be changed.
- Suitable for single travelers: Single travelers can join this group tour.
- Minimum age of 6 years: The minimum age for this tour is 6 years.
Itinerary
Travel in an air-conditioned luxury Quantum to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule Section of the Greater Kruger National Park. At 17:00, board a luxury Toyota Landcruiser open safari vehicle for a 4-hour sunset game drive. Enjoy an exciting night safari and return after dark. Dinner is served under the stars at the lodge Lapa, situated deep in the bush. Enjoy an authentic bushveld braai (barbeque) and relax around a roaring fire lulled by the distant call of hyenas and lions.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accomodation: Tremisana Game Lodge
Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger)
Meals & Drinks:
Drinks not included
Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included)
Early morning wake up for tea/coffee and rusks before setting off to the Olifants River for a 4-hour guided bush walk with an armed professional safari ranger. Learn more about the flora and fauna of the Kruger National Park while keeping an eye on the thick bush for the Big 5. Your private safari guide will teach you to identify wildlife tracks and spoor and you’ll tick off many of the Kruger’s birds. Return to Tremisana Game Lodge for a late breakfast and refreshments. After tea and a light snack at 15:30, depart on an afternoon game drive taking the scenic route through Balule Big Five Reserve to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.
Your accommodation is a rustic but comfortable treehouse, nestled in an indigenous riverine forest. There are twelve reed and thatch treehouses; three of which are built around a floodlit waterhole and the other nine treehouses overlook the Klaserie River. Game viewing at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge is 24/7.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included
Wake up early for a hearty breakfast. Enjoy the early-morning sound of the bushveld and birds waking up. Freshen up with a dip in the pool or relax on the lodge patio before it’s time to depart to the Orpen Gate at the Kruger National Park in an open safari vehicle. Enjoy a full day in the Kruger in the Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region of the central-west belt; game viewing and bird watching and picking up tips on tracking and spoor identification from your professional safari guide.
Lunch break at a popular Kruger National Park Rest Camp. Return to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge as the sun sets low over the spectacular private game lodge. Dinner is served at the lodge Lapa.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included
After breakfast, enjoy a leisurely drive to Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre; located at the base of the majestic ‘Mariepskop’ mountain range in Hoedspruit. Interact with the injured and orphaned wildlife ambassadors and learn more about the incredible conservation efforts of the Moholoholo team.
At 15h00, depart for Tshukudu Game Reserve for a 3-hour afternoon game drive and cheetah interaction. This is a Big Five game reserve so be on the lookout for lion, rhino, buffalo, elephant, and leopard. Return to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge after the night safari for a much-needed drink and a delicious meal at Marc’s reed boma.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included
Enjoy a second full-day safari tour of the Kruger National Park, exploring the central-western belt of the reserve. This area of the park differs vastly and will enable you to see other wildlife and birdlife not seen in the lower parts of Kruger Park.
Main Destination: Kruger National Park
Accommodation: Marc's Treehouse Lodge (Treehouse)
Mid-range lodge located inside Moditlo GR
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included)
Drinks not included
Wake up early and join your professional safari guide for a 1-hour bushwalk in the private game reserve. Enjoy a hearty breakfast before departing for the Blyde River Canyon and popular attractions on the Panorama Route, which includes a stop at the spectacular Three Rondavels.
Return to Johannesburg by 17:00; drop-off by arrangement at OR Tambo International Airport or any hotel/guest lodge in Johannesburg and Pretoria.
Main Destination: Johannesburg (City)
Accommodation: No accommodation (End of tour)
Meals & Drinks:
Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
Drinks not included
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Cost Excludes
- International flights (From/to home)
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks
FAQs
The Kruger Treehouse and Panorama Safari is special because it combines an authentic wilderness experience with breathtaking scenic highlights. Guests not only stay in a rustic yet comfortable treehouse that immerses them in the wild sounds of Kruger, but they also enjoy the famous Panorama Route, featuring wonders like God’s Window, the Three Rondavels, and the Blyde River Canyon. This combination of raw safari adventure and natural beauty makes the Kruger Treehouse and Panorama Safari truly unforgettable.
The Kruger Treehouse and Panorama Safari offers guests a unique lodging experience in a raised treehouse structure located within the bush. The treehouse blends comfort with authenticity, allowing visitors to fall asleep to the sounds of nature and wake up surrounded by wildlife. Unlike standard lodges, this accommodation style provides a rustic yet charming atmosphere that enhances the overall adventure of the Kruger Treehouse and Panorama Safari.
On the Kruger Treehouse and Panorama Safari, guests have the chance to spot Africa’s iconic Big Five—lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, and rhino—along with many other species such as giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, and abundant birdlife. Game drives are conducted in open safari vehicles, providing excellent photographic opportunities and close-up encounters with the wildlife that roam the Kruger region.
The Panorama Route is a highlight of the Kruger Treehouse and Panorama Safari and showcases some of South Africa’s most striking landscapes. Guests will visit scenic viewpoints such as God’s Window, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, and the Three Rondavels, along with exploring the dramatic Blyde River Canyon. This scenic journey complements the safari experience, offering cultural, historical, and geological wonders alongside the wildlife adventure.
Yes, the Kruger Treehouse and Panorama Safari is ideal for families and first-time visitors. The itinerary balances thrilling wildlife encounters with safe, guided activities and scenic exploration. The treehouse experience is adventurous but comfortable, making it suitable for those who want to try something different without compromising on safety or enjoyment. Children and adults alike can appreciate the mix of safari adventure and breathtaking landscapes.
The Kruger Treehouse and Panorama Safari typically runs for three to four days, depending on the package chosen. Activities include guided sunset and sunrise game drives in open safari vehicles, a full-day safari in Kruger National Park, and a full-day tour along the Panorama Route. Guests also enjoy bush experiences like outdoor dining under the stars, making the Kruger Treehouse and Panorama Safari a perfect blend of nature, adventure, and scenic exploration.
