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Karongwe River Lodge, Hoedspruit

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  • R36 Hoedspruit, 24˚11’23.10”S 30˚32’31.22”E, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa - View on map
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Free parking on site
Wi-Fi is available free of charge in every room of our property
Property type: Lodge
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Welcome to Karongwe River Lodge nestled in the heart of Karongwe Game Reserve! If you're looking for a cozy retreat surrounded by nature, this is the place for you. With complimentary WiFi and air conditioning, you'll feel right at home. Plus, the lush garden and outdoor swimming pool are perfect for those lazy afternoons under the sun.

Getting here is a breeze, as the nearest airport, Hoedspruit Eastgate, is just 69 km away. We also offer a paid airport shuttle service to make your arrival smooth and stress-free.

Imagine sipping a drink on the terrace or unwinding in the shared lounge after a day of adventure. Speaking of adventure, your stay includes full board with two game drives per person, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Don’t forget to enjoy a complimentary sundowner featuring a local beer, house wine, or soft drink with your PM drive. Just keep in mind that all other drinks are on your own account—perfect for trying out that favorite drink of yours!

Whether you're looking to explore the wildlife or simply relax, Karongwe River Lodge offers the perfect blend of excitement and comfort.
Facilities

Indulge in the quietude and appreciate the extraordinary views from our terrace. Our childcare options give you the freedom to spend your leisure time without any concerns. Suites feature coffee and tea amenities, perfect for beginning your day or enjoying a peaceful afternoon. Settle on a stay with us and savor the convenience of free parking. Enjoy our free, high-speed wireless internet throughout the venue. Pick our apartments for spacious, comfortable living. Plan a serene getaway with us – secure your booking on our website for an unforgettable stay.

Rooms: 11
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Room Types

Executive One-Bedroom Suite Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • travel adapter,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • pool towels (in room),
  • private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • fan,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • seating area,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • mosquito net,
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite),
  • waste bin,
  • work desk,
  • air conditioning,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • feather pillow,
  • hypoallergenic room,
  • bedside socket,
  • heating,
  • private entrance,
  • safe deposit box,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board)
Sanitary facilities
  • toilet paper,
  • private bathroom,
  • conditioner,
  • shampoo,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • bathrobe,
  • shower,
  • bathtub,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • toilet,
  • body soap,
  • shower cap,
  • hairdryer
Property technology & media
  • laptop-sized safe
Dining & bars
  • tea and coffee making facilities,
  • bottled water,
  • electric kettle,
  • refrigerator
Paid extra services
  • bed linen,
  • towels,
  • wake-up service,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • key access
Location & local attractions
  • patio,
  • balcony,
  • river view,
  • terrace,
  • view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • roll-in shower,
  • lowered sink,
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • ground floor unit
Family & entertainment
  • board games/puzzles (in room)
Property safety & security
  • fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
  • hand sanitiser (in room)

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 tea and coffee maker as well as a terrace with river views. The unit is equipped with 1 bed.

Luxury Suite Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • travel adapter,
  • hypoallergenic room,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • feather pillow,
  • mosquito net,
  • waste bin,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • heating,
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • work desk,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
  • pool towels (in room),
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • air conditioning,
  • fan,
  • private entrance,
  • safe deposit box,
  • seating area,
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite),
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • bedside socket,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board)
Sanitary facilities
  • shower cap,
  • bathtub,
  • body soap,
  • bathrobe,
  • shampoo,
  • hairdryer,
  • conditioner,
  • toilet paper,
  • shower,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • private bathroom,
  • toilet
Property technology & media
  • laptop-sized safe
Dining & bars
  • tea and coffee making facilities,
  • bottled water,
  • refrigerator,
  • electric kettle
Paid extra services
  • bed linen,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • towels,
  • key access,
  • wake-up service
Location & local attractions
  • view,
  • patio,
  • river view,
  • balcony,
  • terrace
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • roll-in shower,
  • ground floor unit,
  • entire unit wheelchair accessible,
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • lowered sink,
  • toilet with grab rails,
  • shower chair
Family & entertainment
  • board games/puzzles (in room)
Property safety & security
  • fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
  • hand sanitiser (in room)

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.

Presidential Suite Description, photos, price, amenities

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Room standards
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite),
  • pool towels (in room),
  • baby cot/crib,
  • travel adapter,
  • waste bin,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • private entrance,
  • private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • private pool (attached to room/villa),
  • fan,
  • feather pillow,
  • heating,
  • mosquito net,
  • seating area,
  • hypoallergenic room,
  • bedside socket,
  • private plunge pool (with room/suite),
  • work desk,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • air conditioning,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • safe deposit box,
  • hypoallergenic pillow
Sanitary facilities
  • conditioner,
  • shower,
  • body soap,
  • hairdryer,
  • shower cap,
  • toilet paper,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • toilet,
  • bathtub,
  • bathrobe,
  • shampoo,
  • private bathroom,
  • bathtub or shower
Property technology & media
  • laptop-sized safe
Dining & bars
  • bottled water,
  • refrigerator,
  • tea and coffee making facilities,
  • electric kettle
Paid extra services
  • key access,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • wake-up service,
  • towels,
  • bed linen
Location & local attractions
  • lake view,
  • pool view,
  • patio,
  • view,
  • balcony,
  • terrace
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • lowered sink,
  • roll-in shower,
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • ground floor unit
Family & entertainment
  • board games/puzzles (in room)
Property safety & security
  • fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
  • hand sanitiser (in room)

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 tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as a terrace with lake views. The unit is furnished with 3 beds.

Family Suite Description, photos, price, amenities

See photos of the Family Suite
Room standards
  • bedside socket,
  • heating,
  • air conditioning,
  • wardrobe/closet,
  • ironing facilities (iron and ironing board),
  • travel adapter,
  • pool towels (in room),
  • hypoallergenic pillow,
  • safe deposit box,
  • non-feather pillow (synthetic),
  • work desk,
  • hardwood/parquet flooring,
  • mosquito net,
  • waste bin,
  • extra-long beds (over 2 metres),
  • private shallow end/paddling pool (with room/suite),
  • private pool with a view (with room/suite),
  • private entrance,
  • soundproofed rooms,
  • seating area,
  • feather pillow,
  • baby cot/crib,
  • hypoallergenic room,
  • fan
Sanitary facilities
  • body soap,
  • toilet paper,
  • conditioner,
  • private bathroom,
  • bathtub or shower,
  • toilet,
  • shower cap,
  • shower,
  • complimentary toiletries,
  • bathrobe,
  • bathtub,
  • hairdryer,
  • shampoo
Property technology & media
  • laptop-sized safe
Dining & bars
  • refrigerator,
  • tea and coffee making facilities,
  • electric kettle,
  • bottled water
Paid extra services
  • towels,
  • wake-up call/alarm clock,
  • wake-up service,
  • key access,
  • bed linen
Location & local attractions
  • balcony,
  • garden view,
  • patio,
  • view,
  • terrace,
  • mountain view
Accessibility for disabled guests
  • roll-in shower,
  • ground floor unit,
  • walk-in shower (no step),
  • lowered sink
Family & entertainment
  • board games/puzzles (in room)
Property safety & security
  • fire extinguisher (in room/apartment)
Social distancing guidelines
  • individually controlled air conditioning for room
Disinfection & cleaning procedures
  • hand sanitiser (in room)

This family room's standout feature is the pool with a view. The spacious family room offers air conditioning, a private entrance, a terrace with garden views as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. The unit provides 4 beds.

Choose your ideal room at Karongwe River Lodge

Our property offers a variety of accommodation options to best suit your needs and preferences. Below you will find a list of available room types:

  • Luxury Suite
  • Executive One-Bedroom Suite
  • Presidential Suite
  • Family Suite

Please note that detailed availability and current prices for individual rooms will be visible after selecting your stay dates.

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Facilities and services

General property information General property information

parking available, complimentary parking, on-site parking, private parking area

On-site activities & leisure On-site activities & leisure

horseback riding, wildlife safari drives, guided walking tours, local culture tours or classes, on-site cooking classes

Hotel services offered Hotel services offered

comprehensive internet access, wireless internet (wi-fi), complimentary wi-fi access

Dining & bars Dining & bars

on-site restaurant, hotel bar, take-away lunches, special dietary menus (on request), children's meals, selection of wine/champagne

Pools, spa & wellness Pools, spa & wellness

spa & wellness sanctuary, massage therapies, outdoor swimming pool, year-round outdoor pool, scenic view pool, poolside bar service, children's shallow end, sunbeds and beach chairs, shade umbrellas, pool safety fence, full spa amenities, curated spa/wellness packages, main swimming pool, general swimming pool access

Transport & getting around Transport & getting around

convenient airport shuttle, shuttle service (surcharge applies), airport transfer (surcharge applies), disabled-access parking, airport meet and greet / pick up, convenient airport drop off, general shuttle transport

Reception & guest support Reception & guest support

quick check-in/check-out, excursion booking desk, guest concierge services, individual check-in/check-out, invoices available

Shared spaces for guests Shared spaces for guests

access to hotel garden, outdoor terrace area, rooftop sun deck, guest lounge / tv room, patio/outdoor seating, communal outdoor fireplace

Family & entertainment Family & entertainment

professional babysitting/childcare, supervised kids' activity club, selection of board games/puzzles

Cleanliness & housekeeping Cleanliness & housekeeping

guest laundry service, efficient ironing service, regular daily housekeeping

Business & conference facilities Business & conference facilities

fax and photocopying services

Other property amenities Other property amenities

smoke-free rooms, accessible guest facilities, spacious family rooms, noise-reducing/soundproofed rooms, in-room heating, hypoallergenic room options, entirely non-smoking property, individually controlled air conditioning, allocated smoking zone, full wheelchair accessibility, restroom with support rails, lowered wash basin, standard key entry

Property safety & security Property safety & security

in-room safety deposit box, round-the-clock security personnel, cctv surveillance in public areas, external property cctv surveillance, readily available fire extinguishers

Security systems Security systems

staff adherence to all local authority safety protocols, removal of shared non-essential items (menus, magazines, etc.), hand sanitiser readily available in rooms and key areas, guest health screening procedures in place, comprehensive first-aid kit accessible, access to qualified healthcare professionals, complimentary face masks available for guests

Social distancing guidelines Social distancing guidelines

seamless contactless check-in/check-out process, secure cashless payment methods accepted, strict adherence to physical distancing guidelines, protective screens/barriers between staff and guests where needed

Disinfection & cleaning procedures Disinfection & cleaning procedures

use of who-approved disinfectants effective against coronavirus, linens, towels, and laundry sanitised per local health guidelines, guest rooms disinfected thoroughly between stays, guest rooms sealed post-cleaning for safety

Food & drink safety Food & drink safety

safe physical distancing in dining spaces, all dining ware (plates, cutlery, glasses) fully sanitised, securely packaged food deliveries

Internet access

Complimentary wi-fi property-wide! The property offers internet services with both standard and free WiFi options.

Guest parking

Complimentary guest parking! The facility offers free on-site parking with dedicated private and accessible parking areas.

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Check-in, check-out, and payment policies

Check-in

From 13:00 Until 15:30 hours

Check-out

From 09:00 Until 11:00 hours

Children and extra beds

Children from 3 to 11 years old pay 3,780.00 ZAR per night using extra bed. Children from 17 years old pay 7,560.00 ZAR per night using extra bed. Children from 0 to 2 years old pay 280.00 ZAR per night using cot. Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in. We welcome children of all ages.

Pets

Pets are not permitted.

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Contact methods
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Important information
The rate includes:
- All meals
- Two games drives daily
- Reserve entrance fees
- Tea and coffeeAt Karongwe River Lodge, payment by bank transfer prior to arrival is mandatory. After booking at Karongwe River Lodge, the property will contact you with further instructions.
Please inform in advance of your expected arrival time. At Karongwe River Lodge, you may use the Special Requests box during booking or directly contact the property using the contact details provided in your confirmation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Social distancing and disinfection are enforced. Details on our website.
Use the GPS coordinates: -24.179194, 30.56212 to reach the destination.
We offer various accommodation options depending on availability. Please check our website for more details.

  • Executive One-Bedroom Suite
  • Luxury Suite
  • Presidential Suite
  • Family Suite
Yes, Karongwe River Lodge has a pool.
Yes, the property is often chosen by families.
Yes, we have parking available directly at the property.
Of course, our guests have access to comfortable sun loungers and beach chairs.
Yes, we use professional-grade cleaning chemicals that are effective against viruses, including coronavirus.
Yes, all linens, towels, and laundry are washed in accordance with local authority guidelines.
Of course, we can provide an invoice for your stay upon request.

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