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Marc's Treehouse Lodge

Motlala Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa
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Johannesburg, South Africa
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 11, 2013

Just finished a 5-day tour with Viva, including three nights here. First and foremost, the staff here are incredibly warm. Pretty and Margaret at the lodge and Texson, Wesley, and Bongani as guides are all wonderful. I recommend this experience if only for these team members. The safari itself was great too. I saw four of the big five (only... More

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VivaSafaris, General Manager at Marc's Treehouse Lodge, responded to this review
May 14, 2013

Hi there A sincere thank you for such a glowing report ! I am especially pleased that you mention your gratitude towards our staff - I shall see to it that Margrett, Pretty, Bongani, Wesley and Texson are congratulated for making your stay so enjoyable. Glad that you had good game viewing - pity about the leopard. Bongani reckons it... More

Pretoria
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

We stayed two nights in the tents at Marc's Treehouse. It was a great experience and completely worth it. Please don’t expect a luxurious accommodation, then you will need a lot more money. During the day we were at safari so not a lot extra is needed. The food is very good and the staff is helpful and friendly. In... More

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Cologne, Germany
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2013

My stay at Marc's Treehouse was a great adventure and a wonderful experience. The staff is very friendly especially Pretty :) The rooms are good, although I don't understand why everybody pays the same price, if some rooms have a bathroom and others don't. The tours were great, but unfortunately not all guides have the same motivation. Especially the evenings... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 4, 2013

This is a great option if you are looking for a reasonably priced safari experience. Be prepared to walk for at least five minutes from the main lodge to your tent or treehouse, but you will be very comfortable when you get there. The lodge is very efficiently run, the food is good and the guides are wonderful!

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 21, 2013

Its taken a long time to finally make time to write this review. To all the kind and friendly staff at Marc's Tree House I am really sorry it did not come sooner. For anyone who truly wants a bush experience and isn't into over-pretentious lodges - this is the place for you! The tree lodge is truly a unique... More

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Bad Homburg, Germany
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 16, 2013

Our stay at Marc's was a mixed experience but definitely an adventure.The only truly serious concern I had about our family's two-night visit (booked thru Viva Safaris) was that we discovered there were no functioning seat belts on the rear bench of the safari vehicle that took us to and from our day-trip to Kruger. We did not notice this... More

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 7, 2013

The staff at Marc's are extremely friendly and the lodge environment is definitely unique. We were surrounded by nature throughout our stay and even had a friendly visit from a giraffe. The food was prepared with lots of care and attention but is average compared to more luxurious lodges. The rooms are also beginning to become warn down with age.... More

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Mazar-i-Sharif, Balkh, Afghanistan
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013

No one else seemed to mention this, but I found the hike to the treehouse with my bags full of souvenirs and no help to be a serious drawback. The walk into the woods for about 5 mins isn't bad (though very uneven terrain), unless you are carrying 40+Kg. None of the staff helped, and the morning I left they... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2013 via mobile

I stayed at Marc's treehouse for 2 nights while visiting Kruger National Park. I was travelling alone and had opted for the treehouse accommodation rather than camping. The treehouse was a little way from the main lodge but the experience of going to sleep and waking up to the sounds of the bush was incredible. The treehouse was visited by... More

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VivaSafaris, General Manager at Marc's Treehouse Lodge, responded to this review
April 12, 2013

Hi there Thanks for a lovely review. In particular I thank you for commending our staff at Marc's Treehouse Lodge. I have printed your review for all of them and their gratitude was clearly evident. Margrett and Pretty say hello ! Kind regards Piero Colia GM Viva Safaris More

Cleveland, Ohio
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2013

I had a hard time deciding if this should be a 4 or 5 star review. The accommodations are rustic, in nature, with the bugs and monkeys and frogs and Kudu. But honestly, I like this nature much better than the nature I have back home with mice and many more mosquitoes. I don't think I was bitten during my... More

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Address: Motlala Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Region: South Africa > Kruger National Park
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Ranked #85 of 131 Specialty lodging in Kruger National Park
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