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Experience world-class service at Karongwe River Lodge

Situated in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe River 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 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.

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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
 
1 large double bed
or
2 single beds
1 large double bed
Bedroom
2 double beds
Living room
1 sofa bed
3 single beds
and
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

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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 !💙
  • Daniel
    United States United States
    This is a lovely private reserve near Kruger. The staff are extremely attentive and the property is lovely. Thank you for a wonderful 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...

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 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 enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
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.
Cards accepted at this property
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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 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.

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