Name: Karongwe - River Safari Lodge
Address: R36 Hoedspruit, 24˚11’23.10”S 30˚32’31.22”E, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa, R36 Hoedspruit, 24˚11’23.10”S 30˚32’31.22”E, Limpopo, 1380, South Africa
Rating: 9.5

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

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Located in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe - River Safari Lodge features accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate, 43 mi from the accommodations, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service. A terrace can be found at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge, along with a shared lounge. -Full Board with 2 game drives p/p (PM & AM) -Complimentary Sundowner - limited to 1 x local beer, house wine or soft drink p/p per PM drive -All other Drinks for Guests' own Account

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Kosher, Buffet

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Availability

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Room Type	Number of guests
Luxury Suite 1 king bed
Executive King Room 2 twin beds
Presidential Suite 2 queen beds 1 sofa bed
Family Suite 3 twin beds and 1 queen bed

Guest reviews

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See what guests loved the most:

Heather

United States

“It was a great property and although there some issues they were handled expediently. It’s beautiful and fantastic to have the animals do close.”

Andrew

United States

“Karongwe Safari Lodge delivered an unforgettable adventure — incredible wildlife, outstanding safaris led by a gifted guide and tracker, lovely meals, and a warm, welcoming staff that made every moment truly special.”

Moran

Israel

“The property and surrounding were beautiful, the safari experience was out of this world.”

Roberta

Brazil

“The hospitality and service provided are awesome, impeccable!”

Donald

United States

“This is a wilderness lodge that also runs a tent camp. Our 12 friends were in the tent camp which was also great, but it was full when we booked. The Lodge had one cabin left and we booked it. If you can afford it, the Lodge felt so superior we...”

Andrew

United States

“The room exceeded our expectations, as did the lodge in general. The staff without exception made us feel welcome.”

Sewar

Israel

“Everything was perfect! Ivans the safari guide was super!!!!”

April

United States

“The reserve has over 10,000 acres with at least five different lodges on the reserve. Staff very attentive and helpful. We received a welcome drink upon arrival. We got to see the big five over the course of our daily safaris. Our guide Stefan and...”

Andre

Brazil

“Had an amazing time at Karongwe River Lodge. Our accommodation was a luxury hut with a nice view where you could see several animals from the balcony. In between the game drives, the staff would keep the room clean. All the main meals were...”

Norm

United States

“I must say our Safari trips were fantastic. Food was also really good . I can see how the safari trips could be hit or miss . Here you stand the best chance to see a lot as they try to track the movements around the huge property.”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site

Dining Area

Cuisine
African • American • Belgian • Brazilian • British • French • Irish • Italian • Scottish • Austrian • Australian • German • Local • South African
Open for
Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
Ambience
Family-friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
Dietary options
Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

House rules

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Check-in

From 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM

You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.

Check-out

From 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Cancellation/ prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years

Crib upon request

ZAR 280 per child, per night

3 - 11 years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 4,895 per child, per night

12+ years

Extra bed upon request

ZAR 9,790 per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Cards accepted at this property

Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

The rate includes:

- All meals

- Two games drives daily

- Reserve entrance fees

- Tea and coffee

Please inform Karongwe - River Safari Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge