Kruger National Park, South Africa

6-Day Katekani Tented Lodge Safari

5.0 / 5 · 354 reviews Offered by Viva Safaris 6-Day

Overview

The 5-day Katekani Tented Lodge Safari includes a 4-hour sunset drive on Balule Big 5 Reserve, Bush BBQ, 4-hour bush walk with an armed ranger, Two 3.5hour sundowner game drive on Balule Big 5 Reserve, 2 full days in Kruger on an open game viewer, a visit to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, 1-hour morning walk and scenic highlights of Blyde River Canyon including a stop at the Three Rondawels.

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Quick Facts

Tour details

Duration

6-Day

Route

Johannesburg to Johannesburg

Via Balule NR, Buffaloland, Kruger NP

Country & park

South Africa / Kruger National Park

Style

Mid-range shared safari

Group size

1-12 travelers

Starts

Any day if available

Activities

game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)

Accommodation

Tremisana Game Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) – Dinner Included

Meals

Dinner Included; Day 2: All Meals Included; Day 3: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 4: All Meals Included; Day 5: Breakfast & Dinner Included

Pickup

Airport transfer included

Booking

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Currency

ZAR

Solo travelers

Can join this group tour

Rates

Rates Per Person

ZAR

Start datesSingle2+ people

Jan 1, 2026 - Dec 31, 2026 R 32,995 ZAR R 29,995 ZAR

Before booking

Important To Know

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).

This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 2 are free.

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Route

country South Africa

Start Johannesburg (Day 1)

Day 1 Balule NR (Greater Kruger)

Day 2 Buffaloland

Day 3 Kruger NP

Day 4 Moholoholo Wildlife Centre (Wildlife Sanctuary)

Day 5 Kruger NP

Day 6 Blyde River Canyon (Panorama Route)

End Johannesburg (Day 6)

Tour Features

Mid-range tour

This mid-range tour uses lodges and tented camps.

Shared tour

On this shared tour, you will join a group of other travelers. Max 9 people per vehicle.

Can start any day

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Cannot be customized

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Suitable for single travelers

Single travelers can join this group tour.

Suitable for all ages

This tour is suitable for children of all ages.

Activities & Transportation

Activities: game drives, evening/night game drives & walking safaris (with an armed guide)

Game drives: open-sided 4x4 vehicle

Getting around: open-sided 4x4 vehicle & minivan

This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Accommodation & Meals

Day 1

Tremisana Game Lodge

Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) – Dinner Included

Dinner Included

Day 2-5

Katekani Tented Lodge

Mid-range tented camp less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP

Day 2: All Meals Included; Day 3: Breakfast & Dinner Included; Day 4: All Meals Included; Day 5: Breakfast & Dinner Included

Day 6

End of tour

No accommodation

(No accommodation)

Breakfast Included

Day By Day

Tour step

Arrival

You'll be collected from the airport. Accommodation before the tour starts cannot be arranged by this operator.

Day 1

Transfer, Sunset Drive and Boma Braai

You'll be picked 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. You'll board an open Land Cruiser for a 4-hour sunset drive—your first opportunity to experience the fauna and flora of Africa. You'll 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, you'll continue with your night drive and overnight stay in en suite air-conditioned chalets. Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Balule Private Nature Reserve (Greater Kruger) Stay: Tremisana Game Lodge Mid-range lodge located inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) Meals: Dinner (Breakfast & lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 2

Bush Walk, Afternoon Game Drive and Motlala Game Reserve

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 a 3.5h Sundowner Drive game drive. Transfer to Katekani in late evening. Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP All meals included Drinks not included

Destination: Buffaloland Stay: Katekani Tented Lodge Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Day 3

Full-Day in Kruger National Park

After breakfast, you will drive on an open game viewer to the Orpen gate of Kruger National Park. You will have a full day of wildlife viewing and bird watching in this world-renowned game reserve. You'll return to Katekani Tented Lodge for dinner and an overnight stay in your chalet. Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Kruger National Park Stay: Katekani Tented Lodge Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP Meals: Breakfast & dinner (Lunch not included) Drinks not included

Day 4

Moholoholo Rehab Centre and Game Drive

After breakfast, you will drive to Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, where you will learn about conservation efforts and interact with injured and orphaned animals. You'll enjoy lunch at Katekani. After lunch, you will drive to Balule Game Reserve, where you'll enjoy a 3.5-hour sundowner game drive. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Katekani. Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP All meals included Drinks not included

Destination: Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre (Wildlife Sanctuary) Stay: Katekani Tented Lodge Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Kruger NP Meals: All meals included Drinks not included

Day 5

Full-Day in Kruger National Park

Day 6

Bush Walk and Three Rondawels

You'll go on a short morning walk with an armed ranger. After breakfast, you will drive via the Panorama Route to see the scenic splendours of Blyde River Canyon, including a stop at the Three Rondawels. You will return to Johannesburg in the late afternoon. Your airport drop-off is by arrangement. Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Destination: Blyde River Canyon Nature Reserve (Panorama Route) Stay: No accommodation (End of tour) Meals: Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included) Drinks not included

Tour step

End of tour

Additional accommodation cannot be arranged by this operator. You'll be dropped off at the airport.

Included

Park fees (For non-residents)

All activities (Unless labeled as optional)

All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)

A professional driver/guide

All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)

All Taxes/VAT

Roundtrip airport transfer

Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Excluded

International flights (From/to home)

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)

Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)

Drinks

Getting There

This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg

This operator can select your international flights, but you'll have to book them yourself

Fly to/from O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB - Check price) in Johannesburg

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour cannot be arranged by this operator

Offered by

Viva Safaris

5.0 operator rating 354 reviews

From humble beginnings in 1991, Viva Safaris has become the most sought after tour operator servicing the Kruger National Park. We are completely self-sufficient and highly experienced….we own our lodges; we have our own fleet of transfer and game viewing vehicles; our own rangers; our own chefs and managers. Our safaris vary from cost effective two night lodge/tent safaris to 5 star luxury lodge safaris. Our diversity of wildlife safari experiences easily beat those of any competitor.

Office In

South Africa

Size

50-100 employees (Founded in 1991)

Member Of

Southern Africa Tourism Services Association

Tour Types

Mid-range tours that, when possible, use accommodations owned and operated by them

Destinations

South Africa

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Traveler feedback

Reviews

5.00 average

Overall

5.0/5

Communication

5.0/5

Accuracy

5.0/5

Value

5.0/5

Safety clarity

5.0/5

Cultural value

5.0/5

Verified

Best experience ever! And we've travelled a lot.

This safari exceeded my expectations in every way, and I have very high expectations. The food and housekeeping we're great. The guides were very competent. They knew where to find the animals, and could spot animals that most people would not spot. I can't say enough good things about Viva Safaris. I will definitely be telling everyone I know about how amazing they are, and what a magical experience we had.

Leanna C · Canada

Verified

Superb safari experience

I chose Viva Safari after doing a lot of research on Safari companies for Kruger national park. I am glad I did. Right from the very start, with the pickup from a hotel in Pretoria, to the four days of packed activities, to the professionalism and care of staff, you were well looked after. The highlight was the bush walk to the river and the smell and sound of the African wild landscape. The viewing of the animals in the open top jeeps made you feel very close to nature. Truly special safari experience!

Kunal · United Kingdom

Verified

Fantastic

Family of 6 on a 5 day 4 night safari in Tremisana and Marc's Treehouse camp. The whole experience was unbelievable. We saw all the big 5 and much more. Special mention for Victor, Smiley, Rocky and Quentin. They were absolutely brilliant with our kids. The food was super as well, particularly in the treehouse camp. I cannot remember the name of the lady who looked after it there but she was brilliant as well. Could not recommend it enough

Conor · Ireland

Verified

very professional

We were very pleased to have booked with Viva Safaris. The staff is very organized and friendly providing us with plenty of activities! Besides the trips to Kruger we enjoyed a bush walk, sundowner safari and a visit to an animal rehabilitation center. Both Tremisana and Marc's treehouse accomodations were basic, clean and comfortable. The meals were home style and delicious. I would even recommend Viva safaris to families with older children. Our transfer went smoothly - we chose to fly to Hoedspruit to begin the 5 night adventure and then take the van to Johannsiberg.

Cheryl · United States

Practical answers

Tour FAQs

8 answers

Are rates charged per person?

Rates are per person and exclude the international flight from/to your home country.

Which currency is this tour priced in?

This tour is offered in South African Rand (ZAR).

Can children join this tour?

This tour accepts children of all ages. Children under 13 receive a discount and children under 2 are free.

Can this tour start on my preferred date?

If availability permits, this tour can start on any day.

Can the itinerary be customized?

The accommodations and destinations of this tour cannot be changed.

Where do travelers stay during this tour?

Tremisana Game Lodge - Mid-range lodge inside Balule NR (Greater Kruger) – Dinner Included. Meals: Dinner Included

Where does this tour start and end?

This tour starts and ends in Johannesburg

Are airport transfers included?

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Operator policy

Terms and Conditions

Booking terms

Disclaimer

This tour is offered by Viva Safaris, not SafariBookings.

This operator reserves the right to change rates advertised on SafariBookings.

The exact order, contents and rates of this tour are subject to availability.

If an accommodation is fully booked, the operator will suggest a comparable alternative.

This tour is subject to the terms & conditions of Viva Safaris.

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