Marc’s Treehouse Lodge
4-, 5- and 6-day safaris staying at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge have the first night at TREMISANA GAME LODGE. Imagine………………... inhale the fresh balmy air of African Bushveld. Fall asleep to the gurgling of the river, interrupted by the eerie whoops of hyena, spine-chilling wails of jackals and the plaintive cry of the thick-tailed bushbaby. Awaken to the melodious chorus of birdsong and watch the activity of wildlife drinking at the river or at our spotlit waterhole. Walk along the pristine banks of the perennial Klaserie River amongst huge Sycamore Figs and giant Matumi trees………. this is Marc’s Treehouse Lodge.
Staying at Marc's Treehouse Lodge
Accommodation at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge is secure, comfortable and relaxed. We have a choice of accommodation types : 12 reed and thatch treehouses, 7 tented units and 2 brick and mortar chalets.
There are 3 original treehouses that are not en suite but have private designated ablutions. These are built in trees or have trees as supports. The remaining 9 treehouses are not in trees per se but are built on stilts within the tree canopy and are in the gallery forest. Three treehouses overlook an illuminated waterhole, often frequented by our 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.
In addition, we have added two brick and mortar guest houses as well as seven equipped canvas tents for those of our clients that prefer these types of accommodation. Each tented unit has bed and bedding, electric light, fan and plugs and has its own deck. There are mosquito nets above the beds or on windows and door openings. The tented units share 3 showers and 3 toilets.
Marc’s Treehouse Lodge has a swimming pool, a bush bar and a 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.
3 Day Tremisana/Tent Safari
- 1 NIGHT AT TREMISANA LODGE, 1 NIGHT TENT at MARC’S CAMP
- 4 HR BIG FIVE SUNSET DRIVE IN OLIFANTS WEST RESERVE
- BUSH BBQ AT MARULA BOMA
- FULL DAY in KRUGER PARK on OPEN VEHICLE
- SUNRISE BUSH WALK with ARMED RANGER
- BLYDE RIVER CANYON and THREE RONDAWELS
We collect you from your home/hostel/O R Tambo airport and travel via Dullstroom to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Big Five Olifants West Reserve. Transfer to an open Landcruiser for an exciting game drive. As darkness falls, we stop at the famous Marula Boma for a memorable Bush BBQ . Overnight in air conditioned ensuite chalet.
You travel on the open-sided Gameviewer to the Orpen Gate of Kruger. The added elevation and absence of windows allow for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. Your qualified guide will show you various animals, large and small, that frequent this outstanding wildlife paradise. This zone of Kruger has the highest percentage population of giraffe, zebra and antelope that attract numerous lions and other predators. Dinner and overnight at Marc’s Camp in your tent : supplied with bed and bedding, towel and soap, electric light and fan
We have an early morning Bush Walk accompanied by an armed ranger. You will be shown various interesting details of the bush, including insects, spoor and scats. You have an excellent chance of encountering Buffalo, Nyala and other game on foot. After breakfast, we drive to the Three Rondawels of the Blyde River Canyon. We return you to your hostel or airport at around 17h00
3 Day Tremisana/Treehouse Safari
- 1 NIGHT AT TREMISANA LODGE, 1 NIGHT TENT at MARC’S CAMP
- 4 HR BIG FIVE SUNSET DRIVE IN OLIFANTS WEST RESERVE
- BUSH BBQ AT MARULA BOMA
- FULL DAY in KRUGER PARK on OPEN VEHICLE
- SUNRISE BUSH WALK with ARMED RANGER
- BLYDE RIVER CANYON and THREE RONDAWELS
We collect you from your home/hostel/O R Tambo airport and travel via Dullstroom to Tremisana Game Lodge in the Big Five Olifants West Reserve. Transfer to an open Landcruiser for an exciting game drive. As darkness falls, we stop at the famous Marula Boma for a memorable Bush BBQ . Overnight in air conditioned ensuite chalet.
You travel in an open-sided vehicle to the Orpen area of the Kruger Park. The added elevations and absence of windows allows for excellent viewing and photographic opportunities. Your qualified guide will show you various animals, large and small that frequent this outstanding wildlife paradise. This zone of Kruger Park you visit has the highest percentage population of giraffe, zebra, wildebeest that attract numerous lions and other predators. Dinner and overnight at Marc’s Treehouse Lodge
We have an early morning bush walk accompanied by an armed ranger. You will be shown various interesting details of the bush, including insects, spoor and cats. You have an excellent chance of encountering Nyala, buffalo and other game on foot. After breakfast, we drive to the Three Rondavels of the Blyde River Canyon. We return you to your hotel or airport at approx 17:00.
4 Day Tremisana/Treehouse Safari
- 3 hour SUNSET DRIVE on BALULE Big 5 Game Reserve
- BUSH BRAAI at Marula Tree Boma
- 4 hour BIG FIVE BUSH WALK WITH ARMED RANGER
- 2 hour AFTERNOON GAME DRIVE on BALULE
- FULL DAY IN KRUGER ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
- BLYDE CANYON HIGHLlGHTS
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 an unforgettable BUSH BRAAI at our Marula Tree Boma. After dinner continue the Night Drive and overnight in comfortable air-conditioned en suite thatch-roofed chalets.
Awaken at sunrise for an exhilarating day of unforgettable bush life. Drive to a remote part of the Balule Game Reserve, 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 around 15h00 we go on an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge where accommodation is in fascinating and romantic treehouses.
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 !
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.
5 Day Tremisana/Treehouse Safari
- 3 HOUR SUNSET DRIVE ON BALULE Big 5 Game Reserve
- BUSH BRAAI at MARULA TREE BOMA
- 4 HOUR BIG FIVE BUSH WALK
- 2 HOUR GAME DRIVE on BALULE
- FULL DAY IN KRUGER PARK ON OPEN GAMEVIEWER
- MOHOLOHOLO REHABILITATION CENTRE
- SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS OF BLYDE CANYON
Pick up from your hotel in Gauteng or Johannesburg Airport and travel via the Highveld grasslands to the subtropical Lowveld. At Tremisana Game Lodge in the Balule section of the Kruger National Park, unwind at the bar, enjoy a refreshing dip in our pool and relax in the beautiful tropical gardens. Board an open Landcruiser for a 3h Sunset Drive, your first opportunity to experience the varied fauna and flora of Africa. Watch the magnificent African sunset and, after dark, use spotlights to locate nocturnal animals. Dinner will be an unforgettable BUSH BRAAI in the Marula Tree Boma deep in the African bush. Continue the night drive after dinner and overnight in comfortable en suite chalet at Tremisana Lodge.
At sunrise drive to a remote spot to enjoy a 4h Bush Walk. Your ranger will lead you through the bush at a pace you can handle. The thrill of following big animals will remain with you forever. Adrenalin surges will be acute, even if your ranger is adequately armed. Return to Tremisana for brunch. At around 15h00 we enjoy an afternoon game drive. Transfer to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge where accommodation is in romantic and fascinating treehouses. Dinner in the open Boma. Overnight in your fascinating Treehouse.
Drive to the Orpen Gate of Kruger on a custom-built open-sided Gameviewer. You will have an opportunity to view game without intervening glass windows and also listen to and smell the denizens of the bush. We have regular stops at picnic spots, restcamps and places of interest. The Orpen-Satara-Nwanedzi region’s open plains attract large herds of zebra, giraffe and antelope that, in turn, attract many predators. In fact this zone has the highest concentration of lions in Africa.
After breakfast, we travel to the Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre for injured and orphaned animals and birds. You will have an opportunity to get close and personal to some of the residents, including lions and leopards. After lunch you drive to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge. Sunset game drive at Balule. Return to Marc’s Treehouse Lodge for dinner and overnight.
Enjoy a Sunrise Walk. After breakfast, drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendours including the Three Rondawels and the Blyde River Canyon. We return to Gauteng in the late afternoon. Airport drop-off by arrangement.
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