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Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast

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Reception
Presidential Double Room
Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$1,438
includes taxes & fees
5 Oct - 6 Oct

Explore the area

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R36 The Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Blyde River Canyon
  • Place, Jessica the Hippo
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate

Room options

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1 bedroom, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Separate bedroom
  • 72 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 3 Twin Beds

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Presidential Double Room

Presidential Double Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
  • 101 sq m
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Double Beds

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Luxury Double or Twin Room

Luxury Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 56 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double or Twin Room (4)

Executive Double or Twin Room (4)

Highlights

Furnished balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
  • 66 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the area

What's nearby

  • Lissataba Nature Reserve - 36 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Lourene Game Farm - 53 min drive - 26.6 km
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 57 min drive - 58.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Lalas liquor restuarant - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with full-service spa and free breakfast
Some rates at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge are all-inclusive. These rates include on-site meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

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. Free breakfast is available daily. 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.

  • 11 guestrooms or units
  • 15 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge offers 11 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Additionally, rooms include a ceiling fan and blackout curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Thera Naka 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. The spa is open daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Restaurants on site

  • Boma / BBQ Area
  • Deck Area
  • Dining Room

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's games
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • In-room roll-in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • 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 on site

More

  • 15 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soundproofed rooms

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 and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 15

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, debit cards and cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge?

Yep, Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking.

How much does it cost to stay at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge?

As of 27 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge on 5 Oct 2025 start from AU$1,437.82, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa on site at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge?

Yep, Thera Naka is available for guests. You'll enjoy heaps of services like facials and hot stone massages.

Does Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge have a pool?

Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

What makes Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Couples spa treatments and couples dining, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge.

Is Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and supervised childcare, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary full breakfast is on offer daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves African cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge?

Check-in begins at 12:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.