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Located in Karongwe Game Reserve, Karongwe River Lodge features accommodations with free WiFi, air conditioning, and access to a garden with an outdoor swimming pool. The nearest airport is Hoedspruit Eastgate, 43 mi from the accommodations, 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 in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Bedroom :
2 king beds
Living room:
1 sofa bed
3 twin beds
and
1 queen bed
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Property practices

This property told us they've implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.9
Facilities
9.7
Cleanliness
9.8
Comfort
9.8
Value for money
9.3
Location
9.6
Free WiFi
9.4
High score for Karongwe Game Reserve
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Natalie
    United States of America United States of America
    Great property, well kept, cleaning was to a high standard and decor was beautiful. Presidential suite was amazing!!! Staff went out there way to make sure you were taken care off. We had a lovely set up in our room for Valentine’s Day and my...
  • Denny
    United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
    Amazing trip we did four nights it was perfect we seen all the big 5 more than once the guys are really gate on the drives. Food is amazing very well cooked I was originally worried about the food since it’s all inclusive but it was very good!...
  • Vicki
    United States of America United States of America
    Clean and comfortable. Staff were accommodating. Good wifi. Food was good.

Area info

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

Amenities of Karongwe River Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Airport shuttle
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Extra long beds (> 6.5 ft)
View
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Balcony
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Cooking class
    Additional charge
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Themed dinners
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
  • Kids' club
  • Horseback riding
    Additional chargeOff-site
Living Area
  • Sitting area
  • Desk
Food & Drink
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Concierge
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Mosquito net
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Soundproof
  • Private entrance
  • Laptop safe
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Airport shuttle
    Additional charge
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wake-up service/Alarm clock
Accessibility
  • Lowered sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Entire unit located on ground floor
Outdoor swimming pool
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Pool with view
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Fenced pool
Spa
  • Yoga classes
  • Spa/Wellness packages
  • Spa facilities
  • Beach umbrellas
  • Beach chairs/Loungers
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • Afrikaans
  • English
  • Xhosa
  • Zulu

House rules

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Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Check-out

From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 12 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free
12+ years
Extra bed upon request
100% per person, per night

Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Cash is not accepted Karongwe River Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

FAQs about Karongwe River Lodge

  • The prices at Karongwe River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Karongwe River Lodge include:

    • Double
    • Suite
    • Family

  • Karongwe River Lodge is 1.2 miles from the center of Karongwe Game Reserve. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Karongwe River Lodge is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Guests staying at Karongwe River Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 10.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Buffet
    • À la carte

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Karongwe River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Massage
    • Kids' club
    • Swimming pool
    • Spa/Wellness packages
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Horseback riding
    • Game drives
    • Yoga classes
    • Themed dinners
    • Spa facilities
    • Cooking class

  • Karongwe River Lodge has 1 restaurant:

    • Dining Area