Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.6
Rated exceptional

Staff

9.8

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Situated in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe - River Safari Lodge features accommodation with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate, 69 km from the accommodation, 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 particularly like the location — they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Restaurant
  • Airport shuttle
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
  • Bar
  • Cot available on request

Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

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

  • Free private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Andre
South Africa South Africa
“Excellent service and what a wonderful stay, beautiful and the staff really when out of their way to make my wife’s birthday special. Dinner was so amazing. Highly recommend Karongwe river lodge”
Sylvia
Indonesia Indonesia
“We loved everything! Amazing lodge and a great location to see wildlife. Worth every penny you pay. From the food to the safaris to the rooms, everything was perfect. Would definitely stay again.”
Akos
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The food was amazing. The chef is excellent. The stuff is very nice and attentive. Not to mention the game drive it’s amazing to have two a day. Special thanks to Matthew and Forget ! Amazing people to do game drive with ! Lifetime experience !💙”
Virpi
Finland Finland
“Everything works well, driver and tracker were good, we saw lot of animals”
Jacqueline
Australia Australia
“Everything was exceptional from all the lodge staff to the the very knowledgeable trackers and drivers . The meals were excellent and a great variety to choose from. The accomodation was superb. Overall a wonderful stay at a fantastic property”
Paul
Canada Canada
“We had all are meals including. They were all delicious, beautifully presented, good variety and the staff always had a smile and friendly conversation. I have several dietary needs that they worked very hard to work with. Our room was...”
James
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything! From start to finish the whole experience was nothing short of magical. All the staff were so warm and friendly. The accommodation is far better than the photos show. We will definitely be returning!”
Nelly
France France
“Wonderful place. People are very kind. Food is very good.”
Marius
Norway Norway
“The lodge was absolutley gorgeus. We stayed at the president suite because the family room was occupied. It was so nice. Service was 100%, food was great and my wife had a birthday and they shoved up with cake and sang for her. Only thing we had...”
Robert
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved the room, staff were amazing, from the ranger, tracker, manager and general staff always so friendly and knowledgeable. The game drives and animals was the highlight though.”

Property surroundings

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
  • Ambiance
    Family friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
  • Dietary options
    Halal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 13:00 to 15:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 09:00 to 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot upon request
ZAR 280 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 3,780 per child, per night
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
ZAR 7,560 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

Need-to-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 in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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