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Executive Double or Twin Room (4)
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Presidential Double Room | Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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R36 The Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Lissataba Nature Reserve
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Place, Lourene Game Farm
    ‪56 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

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

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Family Suite

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
  • Free WiFi

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Presidential Double Room

Presidential Double Room

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

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Executive Double or Twin Room (4)

Executive Double or Twin Room (4)

  • River view
  • 66 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

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

Family-friendly 5-star lodge with free breakfast
Karongwe - River Safari Lodge is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at onsite restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Karongwe - River Safari Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request), a casino shuttle, and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star lodge.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 15 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Karongwe - River Safari Lodge offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Thera Naka has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs on site

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1080 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1080 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Karongwe River Hoedspruit
Karongwe River Lodge
Karongwe River Lodge Hoedspruit
River Lodge Karongwe
Karongwe River
Karongwe River Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio Karongwe River Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Hoedspruit
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

How close is Karongwe - River Safari Lodge to the airport?

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge is 46.3 mi (138-min drive) away from the Hoedspruit (HDS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jun 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge on Jun 8, 2026 start from CA $1,307, 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.

Does Karongwe - River Safari Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of ZAR 1080. per person, one-way.

Does Karongwe - River Safari Lodge offer free breakfast?

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM.

Is there free parking at Karongwe - River Safari Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Karongwe - River Safari Lodge have a pool?

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Does Karongwe - River Safari Lodge have a restaurant?

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge is home to Dining Room, which features African cuisine.

Does Karongwe - River Safari Lodge have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Thera Naka, where you can enjoy aromatherapy, massages, and facials.

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joël

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very recommandable & beautiful lodge. Would go there again any time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay. Staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HENRIQUE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wing Tone Stephanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply perfect
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cássio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
O hotel inteiro. Cuidado da equipe, detalhes da estadia.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marilia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A experiência foi incrível! Os funcionários super atenciosos, a comida uma delícia, organização perfeita!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Marina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Lodges direkt am Fluss gelegen mit Tierbeobachtungsmöglichkeit, sehr leckeres Essen und tolle Safaris!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Manoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito boa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gustaf

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place

Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LUIS FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luciana v

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fabiola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023