Karongwe River Lodge, Magoebaskloof

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Luxury Suite

Max 2 Adults

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This double room offers a pool with a view. The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with river views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit offers 1 bed.

Executive One-Bedroom Suite

Max 2 Adults

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The pool with a view is the standout feature of this suite. Boasting a private entrance, this spacious suite also comes with 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite features air conditioning, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as a terrace with river views. The unit has 2 beds.

Presidential Suite

Max 2 Adults

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The pool with a view is the standout feature of this suite. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite features 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The spacious suite features soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit has 3 beds.

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Category	Facilities
Activities	Cooking class, Horse riding, Themed dinner nights, Game drives, Tour or class about local culture.
Business facilities	Fax/photocopying.
Cleanliness & disinfecting	Hand sanitiser, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines.
Others	bar, pool, food, parking, wifi.
Miscellaneous	Family rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Soundproof rooms, Wheelchair accessible, Non-smoking rooms, Designated smoking area, Allergy-free room, Lower bathroom sink, Non-smoking throughout.
Safety features	Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Face masks for guests available, Process in place to check health of guests, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals.
Accessibility	Shower chair, Toilet with grab rails, Roll-in shower, Entire unit located on ground floor, Lowered sink, Walk-in shower, Entire unit wheelchair accessible.
Bathroom	Private bathroom, Bath or shower, Free toiletries, Toilet paper, Shower cap, Hairdryer, Shampoo, Bath, Shower, Body soap, Conditioner, Toilet, Shared toilet, Bathrobe.
Room Amenities	Hypoallergenic, Soundproofing, Pool with a view, Cots, Feather pillow, Air conditioning, Wardrobe or closet, Desk, Private entrance, Hypoallergenic pillow, Shallow end, Seating Area, Mosquito net, Safety deposit box, Fan, Trash cans, Pool towels, Private pool, Non-feather pillow, Ironing facilities, Heating, Adapter, Extra long beds (> 2 metres), Plunge pool, Hardwood or parquet floors, Socket near the bed.
Food & Drink	Wine/champagne, Refrigerator, Electric kettle, Restaurant, Minibar, Packed lunches, Dining table, Fruits, Special diet menus (on request), Kid meals, Outdoor furniture, Bottle of water, Tea/Coffee maker.
Safety & security	CCTV outside property, 24-hour security, Fire extinguishers, CCTV in common areas, Fire extinguisher.
Cleaning services	Ironing service, Daily housekeeping, Laundry.
Services & Extras	Towels, Wake up service/Alarm clock, Linen, Wake-up service, Key access.
Media & Technology	Laptop safe.
Common areas	Sun terrace, Outdoor fireplace, Garden, Shared lounge/TV area.
Food & drink safety	All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas.
Reception services	Concierge service, Express check-in/check-out, Invoice provided, Tour desk, Private check-in/check-out.
Physical distancing	Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation, Cashless payment available, Contactless check-in/check-out, Physical distancing rules followed.
Entertainment and family services	Kids' club, Board games/puzzles, Babysitting/child services.
Pool and wellness	Sun umbrellas, Massage, Spa/wellness packages, Yoga classes, Spa facilities, Spa and wellness centre, Sun loungers or beach chairs.
Transport	Airport drop off, Shuttle service (additional charge), Shuttle service, Airport shuttle, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Airport pick up.
Outdoor & View	Pool view, Terrace, Patio, Mountain view, River view, View, Lake view, Balcony, Garden view.

About This Property

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.

Guest Ratings For This Property

9.7

Based on 159 Reviews

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Comfort

9.9

Cleanliness

9.9

Value For Money

9.3

Facilities

9.8

Guest Reviews

Alessia

young couple

9.0

Superb

Amazing experience

Amazing lodge, room was very big and cleaned twice a day. Staff was great, guides as trackers very nice and trained. We personally got to see only 4 out of 5 of the big 5 but anyway it was a great experience and great accommodation.

Food was not as good as I was expecting, except for breakfast for which there was a lot to choose from and was very good.

Published on 03 Jan 2024

Christine

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

A truly amazing and unforgettable experience in a unique and beautiful lodge

Everything. Our one bedroom river suites were beautifully appointed and very rustic while being chic. The common areas were beautiful and authentically decorated in African style. Food was fantastic. Staff could not have been more welcoming. And the game drives gave a unique and up close experience with the animals unlike the larger private game reserves. We loved it.

The only improvement could be to slow down the dinner service and give more time between courses to savour the food and South African wine.

Published on 31 Dec 2023

Laurence

young couple

9.0

Superb

Loved our stay

The lodge is fantastic and the staff are friendly and welcoming - we loved our stay! The game drives are very good, and we enjoyed all of them. We got to see the big 5 and lots of other wonderful animals with a super knowledgable guide and tracker (Cameron and Solomon). As it is a private reserve, there were only ever maximum 2 vehicles at a sighting which meant you were able to really see the animals and it felt much more relaxed (both for us and the animals) which led to an amazing experience. The vegetation is quite dense (it is the bush!).

Whilst breakfast was good, we felt that lunch and dinner could have been improved to match the outstanding quality of the rest of the lodge.

Published on 24 Dec 2023

Stephan

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

Unbelievably fantastic, hopefully we will get there again someday.

Everything was very tightly and well organized. Great food, fantastic location and incredible staff!!! Extraordinary game drives with Bet and Ludowick, a great experience every time, thanks to both. Special thanks to Maraai and Maria who are always ready to help, always cheerful and with a big smile, they' re adorable!

Published on 06 Dec 2023

Ken

young couple

9.0

Superb

A very memorable trip

Excellent guides on the game drives and lovely lodge

Published on 01 Dec 2023

Gabriel

family with young children

9.0

Superb

Fantastic room, great game drives, good breakfast

Meals are closer for 4 stars than 5 stars.

Published on 29 Nov 2023

Maria

family with young children

10.0

Exceptional

Everything about our stay at Karongwe was perfect. Outstanding!

Great variety and everything was delicious.

Everything about the lodge was outstanding. Super friendly staff and guides. The attention to detail was superb.

Published on 28 Nov 2023

Adam

young couple

10.0

Exceptional

A perfect oasis in the bush. Stay here if you want a little luxury and to see amazing wildlife with brilliant guides. On

Friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable staff, picture perfect rooms. The game drives were fabulous. Wed seen all the big five after our first two drives. Our guide Cameron and tracker Raimondo were superb.

Published on 17 Nov 2023