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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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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Andre
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
“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
“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
“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
“Everything works well, driver and tracker were good, we saw lot of animals” - Jacqueline
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
“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
“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
“Wonderful place. People are very kind. Food is very good.” - Marius
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
- Dining Area
- CuisineAfrican • American • Belgian • Brazilian • British • French • Irish • Italian • Scottish • Austrian • Australian • German • Local • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Modern • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Kosher • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
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
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.




The fine print
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.