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Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

4.0 star property

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Reception
Lounge
Front of property
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
R36 The Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Lourene Game Farm
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Jessica the Hippo
    ‪75 min drive‬
  • Blyde River Canyon
    ‪94 min drive‬
  • Tzaneen (LTA)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe, individually decorated

Family Suite

  • 72 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Presidential Double Room

Presidential Double Room

  • 101 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

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Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room (4)

Executive Double or Twin Room (4)

  • 66 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

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About this property

Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with a full-service spa and an outdoor pool
A full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this lodge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a poolside bar, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.
During your stay at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge, you'll be close to Lourene Game Farm. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a full-service spa.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking and RV/bus/truck parking
  • Enjoy African cuisine while dining at Dining Room
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to massages, aromatherapy, or facials at the spa
  • Services include babysitting, a kid's club, and dry cleaning/laundry
  • 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Lourene Game Farm and 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Lissataba Nature Reserve
  • Airport, shopping center, and bus station shuttle service available for a fee
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request), a casino shuttle, and a bus station shuttle are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star lodge.

Dining Room - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Boma / BBQ Area - This buffet restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Deck Area - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and public transport

  • Free secured, covered self-parking on site
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking (free) on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Restaurants on site

  • Dining Room
  • Boma / BBQ Area
  • Deck Area

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • In-room childcare (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry-cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room accessibility
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height worktop and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Roll-in shower
  • Step-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible spa
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchairs available on site

More

  • Couples dining
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Mosquito nets
  • Romance packages available
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep-soaking bath
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofing
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 12:30 PM; Check-in end time: 6 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 715 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 715 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 7:00 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 6:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Karongwe River Hoedspruit
Karongwe River Lodge
Karongwe River Lodge Hoedspruit
River Lodge Karongwe
Karongwe River
Karongwe River Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio Karongwe River Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Hoedspruit
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro Ernesto

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PERFECTION
Karongwe River Lodge is simply PERFECT! We couldn’t recommend it more. The rooms are very spacious, beautifully decorated and comfortable. We had a incredible view of the river, where we often saw various types of animals (crocodiles, giraffes, impalas, inhalas, hipos, and more). The staff is very welcoming and thoughtful to our every need. Very kind people indeed. We incredibly well received and treated by every single person who assisted us in the lodge. Really remarkable! The meals were also very good! Fresh, made with care, very well cooked and plent. I think we even put in a few pounds in three days lol Nevertheless the greatness of everything, the game drives were the high point in our stay. Truly amazing! Bethuel (our designated ranger) and Ludwick (tracker) were the best! Very competent at their work and incredibly nice and kind people. We enjoyed every minute in Karongwe! And we certainly are coming back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wing Tone Stephanie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodation and dining at the Lodge. We had great game drives with our Guides (Polly, German and Yuli) and Tracker (Eddie). Highly recommended!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pedro

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Superb game viewing and lovely suites. The staff are all amazing and make you feel so welcome. I would highly recommend visiting this lodge.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gustaf

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Pietro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The moment we arrived we were greeted with warm towels to clean our hands and cool drinks to refresh ourselves. It made us feel very welcomed. Everyday they truly made us feel like special guests, customer service and attention was absolutely exceptional. Our rooms were consistently tended to and cleaned very well. Simon ( the ranger) and Adolf ( the tracker) on our safari drives were excellent and very knowledgable; they ensured we got a great experience with each drive. In particular their passion for the animals and respect towards all the guests was what made our stay that much more memorable. Highly Recomend, this is by far one of the most beautiful places to have a vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry, Sydney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay
Not a restful holiday with 2 game drives daily, but worth it. saw the Big 5 within 24 hours. Staff were fantastic. Room spacious and great views.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome stay. Staff went above and beyond to make sure everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wir sind selber mit dem Mietwagen angereist, war kein Problem. Wir wurden herzlich empfangen mit einem Willkommensdrink. Wir bezogen die Familiensuite. Wir fanden die ganze Lodge schon etwas in die Jahre gekommen. Service war sehr bemüht, jedoch in der Bar leicht überfordert, obwohl nichts los war. Bei dem Preis sollten auch die Getränke (zumindest unalkoholisch) inkludiert sein. Die Gamedrives mit Jack & Raimondo waren einzigartig und haben unsere Erwartung übertroffen. Abschließend können wir sagen, dass wir zufrieden waren, jedoch Preis/Leistung nicht ganz stimmt.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diego

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Simply perfect
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wunderschöne Lodges direkt am Fluss gelegen mit Tierbeobachtungsmöglichkeit, sehr leckeres Essen und tolle Safaris!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joël

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very recommandable & beautiful lodge. Would go there again any time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Francisco

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Manoel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito boa.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Os safaris foram otimos, o atendimento dos funcionarios sensacional! Os quartos e a area comum tambem muito bons e muito limpos!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

LUIS FERNANDO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Viagem Inesquecível - Reserva Karongwe
Ótimo hotel para curtir a natureza e descansar com a família. Equipe de colaboradores extremamente simpáticos e atenciosos. Gastronomia impecável com excelentes Chefes de Cozinha. Quarto aconchegante e confortável, com vista para vários animais, como impalas, babuínos e javalis. Game Drivers conduzido por profissionais com elevado nível de experiência e conhecimento que nos trouxe sucesso em encontrar varios animais, além da sensação de segurança e tranquilidade.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pedacinho de paraíso
Tive problemas no check out pois a menina que estava no balcão não falava inglês muito bem, passou meu cartão duas vezes e disse que não funcionou. Paguei em dinheiro. Por fim, as duas tentativas foram confirmadas pelo cartão e com isso paguei três vezes a mesma conta. Fora isso, foi tudo maravilhoso. Equipe incrível, SPA maravilhoso, comida muito boa, pessoal hospitaleiro. Nossos Guias Matthews e Fredy, the bests!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mauro

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
conheceno so Big Fives da África
O local é sensacional, quarto integrado ao ambiente, impossível não se encontrar com pelo menos três dos Bigs fives, o Game é um caso a parte e os guias são atenciosos e explicam tudo. O Hotel tem um serviço muito bom, da recepção ao restaurante, tudo bem planejado e pensado no cliente. No primeiro dia encontramos um grupo de Leões que estavam comendo uma girafa.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018