Karongwe River Lodge

Overview

Location: South Africa–>Limpopo–>Karongwe Private Game Reserve
Accommodation Type: Lodge
Comfort Level: Luxury

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 Makhutsi 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.

Accommodation

Settle in at your leisure in one of our 11 spacious and air-conditioned suites, with en-suite bathrooms.

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.

Wildlife

Traversing over the 9000 hectares of supreme African bushveld, the Karongwe Reserve is home to the Big Five (Lion, Leopard, Buffalo, Rhino and Elephant) as well as a wealth of other creatures. Our open vehicle game drives are perfect for game viewing. Enjoy a sundowner while the sun sets over the magnificent Drakensberg Mountains.

The magnificent game viewing makes for perfect photographic opportunities; enjoy the view of the Lowveld from a “kopje” amid the lush vegetation, huge variety of trees and over 365 different bird species. Game drives are conducted with our qualified game rangers and Shangaan trackers – who will share their vast experience of the African Bush and a chance to view Cheetah on foot.

More Info

Children
Children are welcome
Children between 0 and 2 years old are accommodated on a complimentary basis.
Children from the ages of 3 years to 11 years old are accommodated at 50% of the adult tariff, sharing a family room with adults.
All children will be charged the above Reserve Entrance Fee and TOMSA Levy.
Children 12 years and older are considered adults and pay the applicable tariff.
Children under 6 yrs 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)

Excludes:
TOMSA levy of R14 pppn applicable to all lodges on the Reserve.
Karongwe Game Reserve gate entrance fee of R105.

Directions

Directions to Karongwe game reserve

From Johannesburg:
Take the N4 motorway towards Mbombela (Nelspruit), passing
eMalahleni (Witbank) and Middleburg
Turn left into eMakhazeni (Belfast)
Once in eMakhazeni, follow the signs and turn right towards
Dullstroom, passing through Mashishing (Lydenburg)
Continue on the R36 to Ohrigstad and the JG Strydom Tunnel
Approximatly 10km after the tunnel, turn left onto the R36
Towards Tzaneen.
The Karongwe Game Reserve is situated on your right, with the lodges located as follows,
Kuname – 22km
Shiduli – 24km
River Lodge and Chisomo – 27km

From Hoedspruit:
Head south on Argyle Road (650m), then turn left toward R527 (100m) Tuen right toward R527 (140m), turn right onto R527 (31,1km) and then turn right onto R36 (23,1km)