Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

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Luxury
VIP Access
5.0 star property
10

Exceptional

Luxury all-inclusive lodge by the river

Consider a stay at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar. Indulge in a hot stone massage, aromatherapy, and a facial at Thera Naka, the onsite spa. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥145,633
￥167,478 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 30 - Oct 31

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, two wicker chairs, a small round table, a cabinet, and a shower area.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • River view
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a wooden nightstand, and a bench.

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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A room with a thatched roof, two beds with white bedding, a bench, and a hanging light fixture.

Presidential Double Room

  • Water view
  • 101 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

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A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, and a dining area. There is a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

Executive Double or Twin Room (4)

  • River view
  • 66 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
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1380, Limpopo, Hoedspruit, R36 The Karongwe Private Game Reserve

What's nearby

  • Lissataba Nature Reserve
    42 min drive - 34.3 km
  • Lourene Game Farm
    56 min drive - 28.0 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    138 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lalas liquor restuarant
    10 min drive

About this property

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

  • Luxury all-inclusive lodge by the river
  • Consider a stay at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge and take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a poolside bar. Indulge in a hot stone massage, aromatherapy, and a facial at Thera Naka, the onsite spa. The on-site African cuisine restaurant, Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a terrace and a garden.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self parking
    • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and supervised childcare (surcharge)
    • Tour/ticket assistance, outdoor furniture, and a TV in the lobby
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms are individually furnished, and feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like air conditioning and separate sitting areas.
  • Extra amenities include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
    • Furnished balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

All inclusive details

  • This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

  • All buffet meals and snacks included

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Frequently asked questions

Does Karongwe - River Safari Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge on Oct 30, 2026 start from ￥145,633, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Karongwe - River Safari Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge?

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Karongwe - River Safari Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–4:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 1080 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Karongwe - River Safari Lodge located?

Located on a river, this family-friendly lodge is within 25 mi (40 km) of Lissataba Nature Reserve, Selati Nature Reserve, and Lourene Game Farm. Boabab Tree at Leydsdorp is 27.9 mi (44.9 km) away.

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Reviews

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was exceptional! The room was beautiful and clean, every single staff member was so friendly and helpful! The facilities were great, the food was delicious and the safari was just amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful time at Karongwe River Logde. Staff, accommodations, food and service were impeccable! The games were great and we saw many animals , including the big five.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent accommodation and dining at the Lodge. We had great game drives with our Guides (Polly, German and Yuli) and Tracker (Eddie). Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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PERFECTION

Karongwe River Lodge is simply PERFECT! We couldn’t recommend it more. The rooms are very spacious, beautifully decorated and comfortable. We had a incredible view of the river, where we often saw various types of animals (crocodiles, giraffes, impalas, inhalas, hipos, and more). The staff is very welcoming and thoughtful to our every need. Very kind people indeed. We incredibly well received and treated by every single person who assisted us in the lodge. Really remarkable! The meals were also very good! Fresh, made with care, very well cooked and plent. I think we even put in a few pounds in three days lol Nevertheless the greatness of everything, the game drives were the high point in our stay. Truly amazing! Bethuel (our designated ranger) and Ludwick (tracker) were the best! Very competent at their work and incredibly nice and kind people. We enjoyed every minute in Karongwe! And we certainly are coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Very recommandable & beautiful lodge. Would go there again any time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Awesome stay. Staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb game viewing and lovely suites. The staff are all amazing and make you feel so welcome. I would highly recommend visiting this lodge.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Simply perfect
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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O hotel inteiro. Cuidado da equipe, detalhes da estadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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A experiência foi incrível! Os funcionários super atenciosos, a comida uma delícia, organização perfeita!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

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Wir sind selber mit dem Mietwagen angereist, war kein Problem. Wir wurden herzlich empfangen mit einem Willkommensdrink. Wir bezogen die Familiensuite. Wir fanden die ganze Lodge schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Service war sehr bemüht, jedoch in der Bar leicht überfordert, obwohl nichts los war. Bei dem Preis sollten auch die Getränke (zumindest unalkoholisch) inkludiert sein. Die Gamedrives mit Jack & Raimondo waren einzigartig und haben unsere Erwartung übertroffen. Abschließend können wir sagen, dass wir zufrieden waren, jedoch Preis/Leistung nicht ganz stimmt.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Wunderschöne Lodges direkt am Fluss gelegen mit Tierbeobachtungsmöglichkeit, sehr leckeres Essen und tolle Safaris!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Hotel ainda mais bonito que nas fotografias, quartos super espaçosos e Staff encantador. Os Safaris foram maravilhosos e conseguimos ver os Big Five. Recomendo vivamente
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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8/10 Good

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Muito boa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Os safaris foram otimos, o atendimento dos funcionarios sensacional! Os quartos e a area comum tambem muito bons e muito limpos!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Viagem Inesquecível - Reserva Karongwe

Ótimo hotel para curtir a natureza e descansar com a família. Equipe de colaboradores extremamente simpáticos e atenciosos. Gastronomia impecável com excelentes Chefes de Cozinha. Quarto aconchegante e confortável, com vista para vários animais, como impalas, babuínos e javalis. Game Drivers conduzido por profissionais com elevado nível de experiência e conhecimento que nos trouxe sucesso em encontrar varios animais, além da sensação de segurança e tranquilidade.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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8/10 Good

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Pedacinho de paraíso

Tive problemas no check out pois a menina que estava no balcão não falava inglês muito bem, passou meu cartão duas vezes e disse que não funcionou. Paguei em dinheiro. Por fim, as duas tentativas foram confirmadas pelo cartão e com isso paguei três vezes a mesma conta. Fora isso, foi tudo maravilhoso. Equipe incrível, SPA maravilhoso, comida muito boa, pessoal hospitaleiro. Nossos Guias Matthews e Fredy, the bests!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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The moment we arrived we were greeted with warm towels to clean our hands and cool drinks to refresh ourselves. It made us feel very welcomed. Everyday they truly made us feel like special guests, customer service and attention was absolutely exceptional. Our rooms were consistently tended to and cleaned very well. Simon ( the ranger) and Adolf ( the tracker) on our safari drives were excellent and very knowledgable; they ensured we got a great experience with each drive. In particular their passion for the animals and respect towards all the guests was what made our stay that much more memorable. Highly Recomend, this is by far one of the most beautiful places to have a vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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conheceno so Big Fives da África

O local é sensacional, quarto integrado ao ambiente, impossível não se encontrar com pelo menos três dos Bigs fives, o Game é um caso a parte e os guias são atenciosos e explicam tudo. O Hotel tem um serviço muito bom, da recepção ao restaurante, tudo bem planejado e pensado no cliente. No primeiro dia encontramos um grupo de Leões que estavam comendo uma girafa.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay

Not a restful holiday with 2 game drives daily, but worth it. saw the Big 5 within 24 hours. Staff were fantastic. Room spacious and great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024