I didn't expect to see so many animals and have so many outings! The tour guides were absolutely great. Every single one of the staff at our lodge were great and I wish I could list all the names (Nadine and Smiley are 2!!). They always wanted to make sure we were happy, letting us be flexible each day based on our preferences. The amount of animals we saw was insane. Couldn't be happier. Even just before we left they took us out for a last minute horrah and we saw a Rhino up close! Breakfast lunch and dinner were all well done - kitchen staff were very friendly and good company. Thank you for a lovely week. The Lodge had excellent rooms and I'd recommend those. We could even see animals from our room and the pool outside.

I can’t speak highly enough of my experience with them. As soon as you get there you hit the ground running. They waste no time and you start with a sunset drive. My two favorite tour guides were Nadine and Smiley by far! You can tell they love their job and are so knowledgeable. They go out of their way to try and make sure you see the big 5! If you don’t, you know it wasn’t for lack of trying. I wish I could give them 5 stars alone! I will definitely book again with Vivas. The smaller drives were better than the full Kruger day. Also the food was AMAZING! Mama D throws down in the kitchen. Everyone was so personable and nice. I have allergies and they made me fresh gluten free bread every morning. 5 stars all around!

Viva Safaris arranged something a little bit bespoke for my family of five, with a pick-up and drop-off at Hoedspruit airport, 2 nights at Tremisana, 2 nights at Mark's Treehouses and a 'mini bush walk' at Mark's Treehouses just for us and the kids. I was really pleased to find Viva Safaris who offer a great South African safari experience, good food and comfortable lodgings without superfluous luxuries that I don't want or need. It was the game drives around Tremisana that we loved the most - we saw hippo, rhino and leopard which I had never seen before in my life, and the scenery itself is beautiful. Just sitting on the stoep of our family suite at Tremisana we could watch a variety of wildlife, including hyena, at a water hole just beyond the fence. The vehicles are great, offering a really good view, and all the guides we had were knowledgeable. We found that the day inside the Kruger National Park, although wonderful - we saw many animals and birds including amazing sightings of crocodile, African fish eagle and lion - was quite a long day sitting in a vehicle. One bit of feedback - I would have appreciated more guidance on tipping - I don't come from the same tipping culture, and although there was some written guidance provided (which I did read) this didn't explain it clearly enough, and I felt quite stressed and uncomfortable a lot of the time because I was so unsure about how much, when and whom I should tip, and feeling I was getting it wrong.

I went on the 6 days Safari (2 days at Tremisana and 4 days in a tree House at Marc's Camp) and it was amazing ! The organization was really good : pick up and drop off at the airport, great activities during the 6 days (2 days in Kruger Park, several drive games in Tremisana, the Maholoholo rehabilitation center and the panoramic road), good food and good accomodations. We had different guides for our activities, which is great because they all have their way for the drive game. All the staff was really nice and attentive. I saw 4 of the big 5 (leopard didn't want to show up) and a lot of beautiful wildlife scenes. This was an amazing experience and Viva Safaris really did a great job.

It was our first time joining a safari trip. Overall we had a very good experience. Especially on the last day of our trip, when we got to see a group of six lions eating a baby giraffe from a very close distance. It was a stunning view. We were also able to see white and black rhinos, a honey badger, spotted hyenas, a lilac-breasted roller and more, both near the lodge and in Kruger national park. The guides of the game drives are generally well trained and can spot animals from such incredible distance and speed. One suggestion that I think could enhance the experience is to give the birds as much attention as the larger mammals. There were quite a few interesting birds that are worth mentioning like secretary birds but they were either missed or it was not highlighted as much as the larger mammals during the Kruger park drive. Additionally, we experienced very cold, windy and rainy weather while at Kruger National Park, which left everyone in the open car shivering. It was difficult to fully enjoy the experience due to the cold. Although I understand this weather does not occur often, a closed car, more blankets and/or recommendation for better clothing would be a better option if that happens again. Overall, the trip was still very nice especially with such nice food served! Butternut soup, beef stew, chicken, breakfast tomatoes and the bush braai… Last but not least, the room was clean and showers are working well. Nothing to complain.

We have just completed an incredible 5 day experience with Viva Safaris. Organisation was meticulous and every staff member in the team from our pick up in Johannesburg, our guides, the kitchen and lodge staff were amazing. Food was delicious and we met great people from all over the world. This Safari exceeded our expectations and the team are there to make your experience unforgettable. Fantastic value for money.

Our experience with viva safaris was amazing! George and Welcome made sure we arrived safely at the Tremisama lodge where we stayed for 4 days. We got to meet the sweetest people there. They were so welcoming, nice and cooked amazing food! Our guides Lucky, Smiley and Victor made sure we got to see more animals than we could ever imagine and taught us a lot about the animals. We’d recommend this to everybody and we’ll definitely come back as soon as possible.

Last week we did the 4 day safari together with Viva Safaris and it was the most amazing trip! I would recommend this one to everyone. The fun of the trip already started with Welcome and George picking us up from Johannesburg and telling us about the culture and stuff. At the reserve itself it was incredible. The communication by Ed was really good and clear. The food was good. And guides Victor, Lucky and Smiley made the trip complete. Everyone was really nice to us and really funny. And on top of that we have seen a lot of animals. We are definitely planning to come back!

We had an amazing experience with Vivasafaris. From the beginning, we appreciated Patti’s availability and reactivity in all communications (emails / WhatsApp) and for tailoring a 4-day tour of great value for our family. Transfer from Johannesburg to Tremisana Lodge was on board of comfortable buses with very helpful drivers. We enjoyed the stays at Tremisana and Katekani luxury lodges with very kind staff. We had very skilled and experienced guides with us in the parks for game drives and bush walks. They were all funny too. (I don’t know if this is part of their training). All big five were seen. We were fortunate to meet a leopard just near the lodge at Tremisana. We saw a cheetah and were very close to a Casper in Kruger. My family and I enjoyed so much this experience. The animals didn’t seem much bothered by visitors and they were kind enough to let us take beautiful pictures ;-) Vivasafaris also helped us organizing visits in Johannesburg with a tour operator, which was very much appreciated, especially for us, traveling to South Africa for our very first time.

The tour is really amazing, the Balule reserve is amazing as well. The viva Safari team are amazing, the guide guy called Rock is so funny. The lodges are perfect, with a lot of animals free. It was the best experience ever

The people of Temisana Lodge went out of their way to make this a wonderfull experiance for my 16 year old daughter and myself. Within 4 days we saw the big 5. Amazing! All the guides are beyond nice, you can tell they really want to give you the best time. They did just that. We will come back.

This was my second Safari experience with Viva safaris. From booking the trip to departure from the lodge to Johannesburg, every detail was executed with thought and care. The drive from Johannesburg to the lodge was long but ample comfort breaks were scheduled aswell as a lovely stop for lunch. The accommodation was very comfortable and spotlessly clean. Food was home cooked, nutritious and delicious. The game drives were beyond expectations. The guides really go above and beyond to make sure you experience as many sightings as possible. Their knowledge and enthusiasm was infectious. Special thanks to Victor and Rocky. Victor did not give up when all of the cats seemed to have disappeared from the Kruger Park. He found our group three lionesses laying in a bush. A beautiful sighting. His smile and rendition of Hakuna Matata are legendary. Rocky found us ‘Casper’ the white lion, a bucket list sighting for me. Then at the end of a long day in the Kruger park he gave us another amazing sighting. Just as we returned to Tremisana he was putting up the sides of the jeep for us to alight when he spotted a leopard very close to camp. He quickly told us all to sit back down, leapt back into the drivers seat and took off at speed. We had the most amazing sighting of the leopard. We were truly grateful as he had done a full day of driving us round and must have been as exhausted as us, but he still made sure we didn’t miss a thing. Viva Safaris deserve ten stars. Highly recommended.

This has had to be one of the most life changing experiences. From the drivers who fetched us from the airport to the friendly staff and hosts. Every game drive was professional led by the most amazing tour guides , Nadine , Luke and Marc. Food was both homely and tasty prepared by the libely Bella and her team. Had the privilege to witness a pride of lions bring down a kudu just outside the tremisana lodge as well as so many other animals. You will never regret booking with viva safaris.

We had such incredible sights! We had the opportunity to see about 12 lions feasting on a Kudu! what an incredible sighting and trip! cannot thank the lodge and it’s incredible staff enough!

We stayed at Tremisana Lodge for 3 nights and it was fantastic. The accomodation, food and staff were all very good. We went on 4 safaris and a bush walk and saw 4 of the big 5. Only the elusive leopard was missing. Also saw lots of giraffes, zebras, hippos and crocs. The number of animals was amazing. Thanks to Pattie for her help in organizing our trip. She was excellent.