- 3 hour sunset drive at Balule Big 5 Game Reserve.
- Bush braai at Marula Tree Boma.
- 4 hour Big Five Bush Walk with armed rangers.
- 4 hour game drive at Balule Big 5 Reserve.
- Full day in Kruger on open gameviewer.
- Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre.
- 3 hour game drive on Tshukudu Big 5 Game Reserve.
- Sunrise drive.
- Scenic highlights of Blyde Canyon.
Tremisana Game Lodge Overview
Tremisana Game Lodge, Kruger’s affordable Big Five private game lodge for the whole family!
Tremisana Game Lodge was a founder member of the Balule Game Reserve. Tremisana is the largest and leading lodge in this section, having a total of 15 chalets plus a two-bedroomed guesthouse. We can accommodate a maximum of 40 guests. Every unit is en suite ( shower, toilet, basin ) and all units are air-conditioned.
Perhaps the most striking feature of Tremisana Game Lodge is the beautiful gardens. The presence of numerous bougainvilleas and various palms and cycads gives the camp a subtropical feel. Water features add a soothing effect and the overall feel of Tremisana is very relaxing. At night, the subdued light from the illuminated paved walkways lend a romantic and magical flavour to this outstanding camp.
Rates
| 2017 | ||
| Per Person Sharing | Single | Child Under 12 |
Highlights:
Accommodation
| Chalet 1 : | Double Bed and two single beds. |
| Chalet 2 : | Double Bed. |
| Chalet 3 : | Three single beds. |
| Chalet 4 : | Double Bed. |
| Chalet 5 : | Four single beds. |
| Chalet 6 : | Double Bed. |
| Chalet 7 : | Two single beds. |
| Chalet 8 : | Two single beds. |
| Chalet 9 : | Two single beds. |
| Chalet 10 : | Two built-in single beds – suitable for physically challenged guests. |
| Chalet 11 : | Built-in Double Bed – suitable for physically challenged guests. |
| Chalet 12 : | Built-in Double Bed – suitable for physically challenged guests. |
| Chalet 13 : | 2 Built-in Single Beds. |
| Chalet 14 : | 2 Built-in Single Beds and a built-in Double Bed. |
| Chalet 15 : | Built-in Single Bed. |
| Chalets 13, 14 and 15 are for the use of friends, family and winners of charity competitions. | |
| GUEST HOUSE : | Bedroom 1 : Double Bed en suite bath. |
| Bedroom 2 : Double Bed and two single beds en suite shower. | |
| The Guest House has facilities for self-catering guests. | |
History
In the early 1990’s various landowners in the present Balule Section of Kruger Park came to appreciate the need to drop fences between their properties. This made great ecological sense : the animal gene pool was extended, overgrazing was avoided and it allowed for movement of animals over a far greater area. The very absence of fences was aesthetically pleasing to landowners and the shared animals meant that game that had never been seen in a particular area was now present.
By the end of the decade, almost all the landowners had voluntarily joined in this venture. The hunting was curtailed and the animals became less skittish. With the presence of landcruisers bearing tourists armed only with photographic equipment, the animals became relaxed and were photographed regularly.
Game Viewing
Most of the other lodge owners on Balule are always amazed at the excellent sightings of animals at Tremisana. Despite its relatively small size, the area around Tremisana always seems to produce something really good. We have seen all of the Big Five ( Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard) on the property as well as cheetah and wild dog. There have been many a traffic jam on the tar road bordering our property as a result of exceptional sightings including a number of lion kills. We are told that the locals drive slowly as they pass our lodge as they always hope to see something exciting !
There are two reasons for this situation :
- As one moves westwards towards the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountain Range, the grass becomes sweeter.
- Tremisana Dam attracts an inordinately large number of animals all year round.
We have built a hide at the Tremisana Dam. It has its own ablution facilities so guests who really want to experience wildlife at the watering point may sleep over. Our floodlight illuminates the whole area around the dam.
Tremisana Game Lodge Reviews
“The two days I could spend here were just perfect for me. Food any room was just what I was looking for: Healthy and comfortable enough to spend some relaxing hours there. Yet remote and basic enough to leave the big city feeling behind and get closer to nature.” – 850t5
“I spent 4 nights at this beautiful lodge. The staff were friendly, the rooms very clean and with a comfortable bed. The area is quite and we were lucky to see not only the monkeys every day but also a visit from an elefant in front of the lodge.” – Mh1976
“My husband and I were looking for a quaint, more personal experience for our safari vacation. Tremisana Game Lodge was that. We stayed there for one night before heading to our next location. The staff was very friendly and maintain the time schedule very well to make sure everyone makes it to all game drives and meals without concerns.” – Lacey T
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Rates
2017 Per Person Sharing Single Child Under 12 Highlights:
- 3 hour sunset drive at Balule Big 5 Game Reserve.
- Bush braai at Marula Tree Boma.
- 4 hour Big Five Bush Walk with armed rangers.
- 4 hour game drive at Balule Big 5 Reserve.
- Full day in Kruger on open gameviewer.
- Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre.
- 3 hour game drive on Tshukudu Big 5 Game Reserve.
- Sunrise drive.
- Scenic highlights of Blyde Canyon.
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Accommodation
Chalet 1 : Double Bed and two single beds. Chalet 2 : Double Bed. Chalet 3 : Three single beds. Chalet 4 : Double Bed. Chalet 5 : Four single beds. Chalet 6 : Double Bed. Chalet 7 : Two single beds. Chalet 8 : Two single beds. Chalet 9 : Two single beds. Chalet 10 : Two built-in single beds – suitable for physically challenged guests. Chalet 11 : Built-in Double Bed – suitable for physically challenged guests. Chalet 12 : Built-in Double Bed – suitable for physically challenged guests. Chalet 13 : 2 Built-in Single Beds. Chalet 14 : 2 Built-in Single Beds and a built-in Double Bed. Chalet 15 : Built-in Single Bed. Chalets 13, 14 and 15 are for the use of friends, family and winners of charity competitions. GUEST HOUSE : Bedroom 1 : Double Bed en suite bath. Bedroom 2 : Double Bed and two single beds en suite shower. The Guest House has facilities for self-catering guests. - + History
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History
In the early 1990’s various landowners in the present Balule Section of Kruger Park came to appreciate the need to drop fences between their properties. This made great ecological sense : the animal gene pool was extended, overgrazing was avoided and it allowed for movement of animals over a far greater area. The very absence of fences was aesthetically pleasing to landowners and the shared animals meant that game that had never been seen in a particular area was now present.
By the end of the decade, almost all the landowners had voluntarily joined in this venture. The hunting was curtailed and the animals became less skittish. With the presence of landcruisers bearing tourists armed only with photographic equipment, the animals became relaxed and were photographed regularly.
- + Game Viewing
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Game Viewing
Most of the other lodge owners on Balule are always amazed at the excellent sightings of animals at Tremisana. Despite its relatively small size, the area around Tremisana always seems to produce something really good. We have seen all of the Big Five ( Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Buffalo and Leopard) on the property as well as cheetah and wild dog. There have been many a traffic jam on the tar road bordering our property as a result of exceptional sightings including a number of lion kills. We are told that the locals drive slowly as they pass our lodge as they always hope to see something exciting !
There are two reasons for this situation :
- As one moves westwards towards the foothills of the Drakensberg Mountain Range, the grass becomes sweeter.
- Tremisana Dam attracts an inordinately large number of animals all year round.
We have built a hide at the Tremisana Dam. It has its own ablution facilities so guests who really want to experience wildlife at the watering point may sleep over. Our floodlight illuminates the whole area around the dam.
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Tremisana Game Lodge Reviews
“The two days I could spend here were just perfect for me. Food any room was just what I was looking for: Healthy and comfortable enough to spend some relaxing hours there. Yet remote and basic enough to leave the big city feeling behind and get closer to nature.” – 850t5
“I spent 4 nights at this beautiful lodge. The staff were friendly, the rooms very clean and with a comfortable bed. The area is quite and we were lucky to see not only the monkeys every day but also a visit from an elefant in front of the lodge.” – Mh1976
“My husband and I were looking for a quaint, more personal experience for our safari vacation. Tremisana Game Lodge was that. We stayed there for one night before heading to our next location. The staff was very friendly and maintain the time schedule very well to make sure everyone makes it to all game drives and meals without concerns.” – Lacey T
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