Itinerary

There are 12 rustic treehouses : five original units built in the trees with designated private ablutions on the ground below and seven en suite units built on stilts within the tree canopy. Three treehouses overlook an illuminated waterhole, often frequented by the resident buffalo herd while nine treehouses are discreetly nestled in gallery forest along the river. Each treehouse is equipped with beds and linen, soap and towels, overhead fan, mosquito nets and wooden viewing deck.

There is a swimming pool, an elevated library, bush bar and rustic boma where 3 course meals are served. After your evening meal, which always has a typical African flavour, you can relax around the crackling campfire and share your impressions of the day’s wildlife highlights and adventures.

DAY ONE : We collect our clients from all hotels and guesthouses in Gauteng as well as from Johannesburg Airport. We travel via farmlands to the picturesque Lowveld and on to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule Section of the Kruger Park. After a short break, during which you may unwind at the bar, have a swim or relax in the tropical gardens, we board the open Landcruiser for a 3h Sunset Drive. Your guide will show you various animals and birds and after darkness falls, we use spotlights to locate nocturnal species. Dinner will be a typical South African meal in our Boma. Overnight in comfortable air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets.

DAY TWO : Awaken at sunrise for an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Plains, where you enjoy a 4h Bush Walk. Your experienced field guide will lead you through the bush. The thrill of following Africa’s large animals until you can take a photo will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, notwithstanding the presence of your armed ranger. Return to Tremisana for brunch. At 14h00 we go on an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge where accommodation is in fascinating and romantic treehouses.

DAY THREE : We travel to the Kruger Park where we board our open Gameviewer. The absence of windows and elevated vantage position allow for excellent photographic opportunities. You will have an amazing chance not only to view game but also to listen to and smell the African bush and its denizens. There will be regular stops at picnic spots and rest camps. Your experienced ranger will show you many animals and birds that frequent this wildlife paradise. The Orpen-Satara region boasts open plains and supports large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that attract numerous predators. In fact the zones we visit have the highest concentration of lions in Africa !

DAY FOUR : Enjoy an early morning walk accompanied by an armed ranger. We then drive to the awesome Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon. Return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport dropoff by arrangement.

Included

Accommodation:
Double or Twin treehouse is equipped with beds and linen, soap and towels, overhead fan, mosquito nets and wooden viewing deck. 
Transport:
Air conditioned mini bus (max 13) for distance travel and open 4x4 safari vehicles for game viewing (max 10)
All meals as per itinerary
Entrance fees
Experienced guide 
Open safari vehicle game drives in Private Game Reserve and Krger National park 
Bush walk

Excluded

All drinks (except coffee and tea with meals)
Meals whilst travelling between Johannesburg and Kruger

Departures

Starts: Johannesburg - Finishes: Johannesburg
Daily departures  to and from Gauteng to Marc's Treehouse Lodge are in airconditioned Toyota Quantums or Condors.
Pick ups : door-to-door collection from your homes, hotels, hostels or Oliver Tambo Airport, thus ensuring your safety.
Lunchstops are made at Dullstroom or Nelspruit.

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Dear Tina,
Beverley and I thoroughly enjoyed our Safari.
The staff at Marcs Treehouse were fantastic.
The guides were great, Christo, and Isaac really knew their stuff and we really appreciated Florence being able to alter our itinerary to allow us to go to the Rehabilitation centre where Brian gave us a personal tour behind the scenes.
We would certainly have no hesitation to recommend this safari to our friends.
I think the only change we would make, would be to maybe allow for a short time for shopping for souveniers, curios at the Lunch stop.
Best regards,
Colin and Beverley Benporath
Australia
8 Sept 10

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