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    Karongwe River Lodge

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve, bordering The Greater Kruger National Park

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    Overview

    At Karongwe River Lodge, a delicious food experience awaits you. Dining under the stars has never been so romantic as you enjoy our pan African cuisine in a rustic outside boma or on alternate evenings in the beautifully appointed dining room.  To compliment your meal, choose from our extensive selection of top South African and imported beers and wine together with a variety of spirits and soft drinks. Spend the afternoon relaxing beside the pool or watching the game from your private deck before being whisked away on a late afternoon safari in an open game drive vehicle.

    The enchanting view over The Makhutswi River is a natural treasure providing insight into the secret river life. The spacious lounge area leading onto a vast deck allows for endless opportunity to view elephant as well as grazing antelope.=

    Settle in at your leisure in one of the 11 spacious and air-conditioned suites, with en-suite bathrooms. Karongwe River Lodge offers guests a choice of 5 Luxury, 2 Family and 2 Executive Suites, with the 2 Presidential Suites enjoying their own private plunge pools. Romance is the key to any successful wedding and Karongwe River Lodge provides this in abundance. The ceremony can be held at “Fig Tree” beneath beautiful shady, indigenous trees bordering the Makhutswi River. This venue grants you and your guests to a real bush wedding-experience! “Fig Tree” is approximately half an hour’s drive into the bush and guests will be transported there by our own safari vehicle.

    About the Karongwe Private Game Reserve

    Karongwe Private Game Reserve, overlooking the majestic Drakensberg mountain range in the Limpopo Province, is set apart from similar properties by the extraordinary lengths we are willing to go to in order to ensure that your stay with us is a memorable experience. It is our people that create the magic of Karongwe and our dedicated and professional team are with us not simply because they want to work on one of the best natural game reserves in the world, they are here because they genuinely care about their work and their environment – elements which they carry out with passion.

    Reserve
    • Name
      Karongwe Private Game Reserve, bordering The Greater Kruger National Park
    • Size
      9,000 hectares, bordering the Greater Kruger National Park
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Air Conditioner
    • Wi-Fi
    • Pool
    • Spa Treatments
    • Limited Cellphone Signal
    • Camp Fenced
    • Wheelchair Friendly
    • Tracker
    • Off Road
    • Bush Walks
    • Childminders
    • Kiddies Activities
    • Child Friendly
    • Big 5
    • Malaria area
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    • Greater Kruger National Park
    • Limpopo
    Why We Love It
    • Karongwe is bordered by the towering Drakensberg escarpment on the west which forms a constant and majestic scenic backdrop – this is arguably the most scenically attractive of all the private lowveld reserves
    • With 4 rivers flowing through the reserve acting as a water source, there are plenty of animals in Karongwe – consistently excellent Big 5 viewing is the result
    • Unique setting on the Riverbed of The Makhutswi River
    • Pan African Cuisine
    • Ideal for Families with Children of all ages
    • Close access to the Greater Kruger National Park
    • Private plunge pools at the Presidential Suites
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    Details
    • 5 Luxury Suites

      2 Family Suites

      2 Executive Suites

      2 Presidential Suites

    • Setting: On the riverbed of The Makhutswi River
    Activities
    • Spa Treatments
    • Bird Watching
    • Day trips to Kruger National Park and Blyde River Canyon
    • Scenic Helicopter Flights
    • Panorama Route Tours
    • Little Paws Centre for children
    • Star Gazing
    • Bush Picnics
    • Interactive Cooking
    • Photographic Workshops
    • Yoga
    • Visit to the local Community
    • Traditional Evening Dinner
    • Gin Tasting

    Certain activities will be at an additional charge and will need to be pre-booked.

    Children

    All ages welcome

    Children Game Drive Policy
    • Children under 6 years are not permitted on any Game activity unless approved by the Lodge Management onsite. No prior approval shall be given
    • Children are required to be accompanied by an adult on Game activity
    • Please note children that are under aged will not be allowed on a game drive – securing a private vehicle will also not allow this policy
    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    6 Guests

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    Rates
    • Per person per night sharing
    • From
      R 3,800
    • Rules
      Bookable within 6 months of travel
    • Normal selling rate
      R 8,900
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    • Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Accommodation in a Luxury Suite
    • All meals, teas, coffees and snacks
    • Dawn and dusk safaris in open Land Rovers
    • Wi-Fi
    Closest Airport

    Hoedspruit – Eastgate Airport

    Drive Time

    5-hours from Johannesburg

    45-minutes from Hoedspruit Airport

    Reserve
    • Name
      Karongwe Private Game Reserve, bordering The Greater Kruger National Park
    • Size
      9,000 hectares, bordering the Greater Kruger National Park
    Location
    • Karongwe River Lodge, Hoedspruit, South Africa

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    • Greater Kruger National Park
    • Limpopo
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Important Notes
    •  A Karongwe Game Reserve Gate Entrance fee and Rhino Levy of R 250 per person per night, is applicable to all reservations
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure.

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