5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari | La Vacanza Travel

5 Day Katekani Lodge Kruger National Park Safari

Duration: 5 days
Destination: South Africa, Gauteng, Johannesburg
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  • 5 days
  • Johannesburg
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

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Sunset drive
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Bush barbeque
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4 hour morning Big Five bush walk
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3 hour game drive at Motlala Game Reserve
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Full day in Kruger Park on open vehicle
• Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre
• 3 hour game drive at Tshukudu Game Reserve
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1 hour morning walk
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Scenic highlights of Blyde River Canyon including Three Rondawels

What Can You Expect?

Itinerary

Day 1: Transfer from Johannesburg to Tremisana

Stop At: Balule Game Reserve, PWG2+53, 1380, South Africa
Pick up from your hotel in JHB or O.R. Tambo Airport and travel via the Highveld grasslands to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Kruger Park. Board an open Landcruiser for a 4h Sunset Drive, your first opportunity to experience the fauna and flora of Africa. Watch the magnificent African sunset and, after dark, use a spotlight to view nocturnal animals. Dinner at the Marula Tree Boma will be a BUSH BBQ. After dinner, continue with your Night Drive and overnight in en suite air conditioned chalets.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner: Dinner will be an unforgettable BUSH BRAAI deep in the African bush at Marula Tree Boma.

Accommodation included: Overnight in an airconditioned, en-suite chalet at Tremisana Game Lodge

Day 2: Game walk and game drive

Stop At: Balule Game Reserve, PWG2+53, 1380, South Africa
At sunrise we drive to the Olifants River for a 4h Bush Walk. Your rangers will show you many secrets of the bush. Adrenalin surges will be acute even if your rangers are adequately armed. Return to Tremisana for brunch. Relax around pool and after lunch go on an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Katekani in late evening.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in an airconditioned, en-suite chalet with private splash pool at Katekani Lodge

Day 3: Kruger National Park

Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
After breakfast, you drive on an open Game Viewer to the ORPEN gate of Kruger Park. You will have a full day of game viewing and bird watching in this world-renowned game reserve. Return to Katekani for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in an airconditioned, en-suite chalet with private splash pool at Katekani Lodge

Day 4: Kruger National Park

Stop At: Kruger National Park, Kruger National Park
Enjoy another full day in the Kruger National Park. Dinner and overnight at Katekani.
Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in an airconditioned, en-suite chalet with private splash pool at Katekani Lodge

Day 5: Morning walk and Transfer back to JHB

Stop At: Balule Nature Reserve, Balule Nature Reserve, Kruger National Park
You go on a short morning walk with an armed ranger.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve, R543, 2351 South Africa
After breakfast, we travel to the Blyde River Canyon with a stop at the

Three Rondawels. Return to Johannesburg and surrounds at around

17h00. Airport dropoff by arrangement.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • 4 nights accommodation
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local taxes
  • National Park fees
  • Lunch on non transfer days & days not in Kruger
  • All activities
  • Local guide
  • Hotel and/or Airport pickup and drop-off
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • 5x Breakfast
  • 5x Dinner
  • Accommodation included: 4 nights
  • 1x Lunch
  • 4x Breakfast
  • 4x Dinner
  • Entry/Admission - Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve
  • Entry/Admission - Balule Game Reserve

Exclusions
  • Drinks
  • Lunch on transfer days and days in Kruger (we will stop at places where lunch can be purchased)
  • Gratuities
  • Flight to South Africa
  • Items of a personal nature

Additional Info

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 9 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability

Departure Point

Departure Point

Traveler pickup is offered
Take note that transfers to the lodges are included in the package. All transfers that depart from the airport (O R Tambo Airport) depart no later than 9:30am and flights should be booked accordingly. Allowance needs to be made for disembarkment and customs to meet your driver on time. Drop offs at the airport are by 5:00pm on the last day. Again, allowance needs to be made for Check in and Boarding. Please bear this in mind when booking flights.

We will collect you from your Johannesburg hotel (location dependant) or O.R. Tambo Airport on the day of departure as mentioned. We would recommend booking accommodation either at the airport, (O R Tambo Airport) or in Sandton City.

Airports

  • Johannesburg Intl Airport, Johannesburg South Africa


Departure Time

09:30 AM

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

5 days

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

TimothyJames_M

27 Mar, 2024

They tour aside the facility was run down and the food was horrible. The power was off for 2 hours every night and the water was undrinkable. The staff told us not to drink it and then they charged us for every bottle of water. Completely unacceptable. As far as the safari itself goes the gides were very knowledgeable and very nice. No internet (no power) every night for two hours you would think that the management would have installed a generator.

RemoK58

17 Mar, 2024

Short version: Everthing was perfect. All the transports are well organised and safe. All the people from VIVA Safari are very friendly and try their best, to give you the best experiance. The food was great and the tented lodge at Katekani was awesome - a lot of space, refreshing privat pool and even a AC, if needed. At all the stops during Krueger Park or the transfers you are able to pay with credit cards, only at the lodge you will need cash for drinks. Yes, the programm is packed full, but this is the best chance to see a lot of the animals. But you can skip parts of programm if wished. The bush walk was short and very interessting and easy to do. The first night in Tremisana lodge is outside of Kruger National Park, there for you can do game-drives on sunset and sunrise, you will have the chance to see lots of animals. We loved the experiance and our first safari and highly recommend VIVA Safari. There are other plans and camps you can book - for us the 5 days tour and to stay at Katekani was perfect. Side node to malaria: During this time (end of summer - more rain) malaria risk is higher. We spoke with the employees, the don't face problems. We were pre-caution and took the "malaria-medicine" and for sure bug spray.

natoshal817

02 Feb, 2024

Know before you go. Overall the experience was good. However, I feel there is some room for improvement. The tour guides are knowledgeable and patient. The terrace viewing from the dining area was awesome. I would recommend the safari company. However, if you are going to go with this company there are a few things you should know before you go. PRO: Pick up at Hotel or JNB Airport *CON: almost 7 hour drive to Tremisana Game Lodge with 7 guests in a 12 passenger van and 8 hours for the return with 12 passengers, which made for an uncomfortable ride. Two men attempted to mug my husband at the rest stop gas station. Be aware of your surroundings. Furthermore, we had 3 different transportation experience. The first van was old, lacked headrest in the back row and the A/C did not work well. The van appeared to be in need shocks as the ride was very uncomfortable and the roads in South Africa are substandard. The second van had a strong odor of mildew. The 3rd can was brand new. The a/c worked wonderfully and it even had USB-C plugs through the back of the vehicle. PRO: Tremisana Game Lodge has accommodation for families. Full room A/C with Mosquito nets over the beds. This property has a beautiful community pool. Viewing of game animals from the dining patio was wonderful. CON: The public restroom needed attention, I will spare you the picture. It was very dirty. The Wifi is only available in the bar area not through out the property. The safe did not work in the rooms. There were not enough outlets to charge in the rooms and despite having a variety of convertors, none of mine worked. There was rust around the entry door to the bathroom that has the potential to cause a need for a tetanus shot immediately. PRO: KateKani Tented Lodges is beautiful and peaceful for couples. A/C above the bed only, indoor and outdoor shower and bathtub, very nice kitchenette with mini fridge and nicely decorated. The public bathroom was very clean. CON: Our A/C did not cool it simply circulated air. Apparently, our tent had not been rented recently, as we discovered the A/C unit not cooling. We brought it to the staff attention and he discovered a broken line and the freon had leaked out of the system. It seemed to work that night but not the following nights. They did offer to move us but it was late and we were tired. The personal pools are non-circulated or filtered pools. It is not drained between guests either. Our pool was very cloudy likely due to having to use an excessive amount of chemicals to make it presentable. Other pools with in the Katekani were green algae, mosquito infested, biohazards and a breeding ground malaria carrying mosquitos. PRO: Tree house is rustic and inexpensive. This is ideal for a minimalist or back packers. PRO: They hosted several Game Drives within the Balule Game Reserve, this is where we saw the most variety of animals. *CON: Very busy schedule with little time to enjoy the property you choose PRO: When booking 5 days, there are 2 full days in Kruger National Park *CON: There is no guarentee to see all the Big 5 during your safari. As it seems that nobody has developed an electronic way of documenting the daily or hourly sightings. We spent the second day chasing the possibility of Lion sightings. Additionally, our first Kruger day they put 10 people on a safari truck that accommodated only 9 guests. Leaving someone to sit in the cab of the truck with our guide. Leaving that passenger unable to see anything. I was one of the guest left in that position. I quickly advised the office that this practice was unacceptable and it was rectified to my satisfaction for the second day in the park. PRO: Booking with Viva Safari offers a variety of accommodations, knowledgable guides and transportation to and from Johannesburg. The tour guides especially Rocky, KG, Andy and Victor were exceptionally patient with all of our quests for pictures. Despite everything listed above, I would still recommend booking with Viva Safari. Why, because most of these things listed can be improved. It was hard to find a company that will do the driving for you. I can tell you that it was good to have safety in numbers. Below are the advisories I would make to future guests. * Air Conditioning is inconsistent due to loadsharing electricity accompanied by scheduled Black-Outs in 2 hour increments up to 4 hours a night. * Viva Safari doesn’t use a generator or have solar to enhance their guests experience.

Liz P

11 Sep, 2023

I won’t be able to fit how amazing this experience was into words but here goes … if you are thinking about booking with Viva Safaris, absolutely do it , not only do we have zero complaints but it was an experience of a lifetime . From a practical side, the trip was great value for money, included everything you could want , you get to see so much in a short timeframe , the schedule ran like clockwork and everything and everyone were very professional . But from a personal side, some things money can’t buy, and that is the knowledge of all the guides , the helpfulness of everyone that works there and how they make you feel like part of a family . Their hospitality and kindness and all the small touches were like no where else we have ever visited , everyone was so special in their own right , people skills cannot be bought and there are really some special people working there . We had a lovely stay for 1 night in Tremisana and then onto Katekani for 3 nights , only wish it was more .for the price the trip cost I really wasn’t expecting it to be so comfortable, to be fed so well and for everything to be so perfect ! We also did a lovely trip to Mohololo Rehabilitation Centre which I found excellent and very educational . If you want to , you will learn a lot from everyone here. You guys have some great people , please don’t change !! We can’t name everyone but particularly we have to thank Smiley of course for his fun spirit and his knowledge , Andy for his wonderful manner and also great knowledge. Victor and Sully for being absolute gentlemen, Mama P and Mama J at Katekani for making us feel like part of a family and looking after us so well, these guys all work so hard and yet they are smiling all the time ! We even were invited for lunch with the managers , how nice is that , that they sat and ate with us , the hospitality as I said , is unbelievable . But have to say a big “fair play” as we say in Ireland , to Nadine , one of the guides,she took us on one of the drives and I found her to be a superstar , I could sense her compassion for the animals , her knowledge , and her passion , which at the end of the day is what it’s all about in my eyes . Thank you all for a wonderful experience we will remember it forever 🇿🇦 from liz and Karl, Ireland x

646snehak

20 Jul, 2023

Great experience start to finish! We booked the 5 day safari and were able to see tons of animals during our drives and morning walks. Our guides Andy and Luke were excellent at answering all our questions and spotting so many animals. The hosts at both the lodges were incredibly kind and attentive, and made wonderful food for us. The lodges are clean and comfortable as well. Our itinerary provided before the experience was slightly different than what we ended up doing for one of the days, but it ended up being wonderful as it was a visit to the wildlife rehab center. Highly recommend this for couples as this was a great honeymoon getaway for us.

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