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Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge

4.0 star property

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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical vegetation.
A bar area with a stone counter, wooden chairs, and a pool in the background.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a fire pit, and a bamboo fence.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a window with a view of trees.
A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a table with a bottle of wine and a glass.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
The current price is AU$1,237
includes taxes & fees
11 Aug - 12 Aug

Explore the area

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Karongwe Private Game Reserve, R36, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Lissataba Nature Reserve
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
    ‪56 min drive‬
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of an outdoor seating area.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, and a large rug.

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • Garden view
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Suite

A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden bench, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 6
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Luxury Inter-Leading Suites

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Inter-Leading Suites

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 8
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

What's nearby

  • Lissataba Nature Reserve - 29 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Lourene Game Farm - 56 min drive - 31.7 km
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 56 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Selati Nature Reserve - 58 min drive - 54.3 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lalas liquor restuarant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge

Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a children's 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- Shiduli Safari Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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

  • 1 floor
  • 30 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 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- Shiduli Safari Lodge offers 30 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible 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

Restaurants on site

  • Boma Area

Things to do

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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • 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 a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Additional fee: ZAR 40 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Karongwe Private Game Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers a rhino conservation levy, charged at check-out.

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 1080 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1080 (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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting
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 and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Shiduli Lodge
Shiduli Private Game
Shiduli Private Game Hoedspruit
Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Shiduli Private Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Shiduli Private Lodge
Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

As of 9 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge on 11 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,237, 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 parking available at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

Yep, Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

Does Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge have a pool?

Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge.

Is Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge family-friendly?

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

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

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

Does Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo o conjunto
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les safaris étaient super ! Le ranger et le tracker ont été parfaits. Le jardin de l'hôtel est splendide et les différents salons très agréables. C'est un havre de paix. Par contre, les piscines ne sont pas très propres, eaux troubles et pas très propres.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic stay.

Great little place if you want to avoid some of the more exorbitant places in kruger. Saw the big 5 after a day and a half, plus cheetah, giraffe, hippo and plenty more. The 3 nights we stayed was plenty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sérgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great to see the big five!!

Shiduli was the perfect place to go for a Safari. We managed to spot all big five, Evans was a great guide and Joel a great tracker. They were very patient explaining all they knew about the animals and enviroment. They also chose the best spots to see the animals and have some snacks as we would see the sunset. The staf were also very kind and helpful, ready to fulfill any request. The food was amazing and the places to rest between one game drive and another very relaxing. The rooms were clean and confortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wild and fabulous

Equipe extremamente atenciosa. Refeições memoráveis, especialmente os jantares ao redor de uma fogueira. Ranger e tracker dedicados e profissionais. Safaris superaram as expectativas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Uma boa opção de hotel com Safari incluso !

O hotel tem um staff amigável, e nos receberam com um welcome drink Tem os safaris as 15h30 e as 06h00 Pontos negativos: o quarto não tem tv ou wi-fi. Alem disso no Safari de manhã, o café da manhã só é servido após o Safari e não servem sequer bolachinhas ou algo ( ou seja você acorda às 05 e só vai comer as 09h30). Alem disto a refeição no Safari da tarde e as opções no almoço e café da manhã poderiam ser mais completas pelo valor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TATIANA SEIXAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super recomendo

Excelente hotel e staff sensacional!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Muito bom

Lugar muito bom, com excelente custo benefício dentre as reservas privadas em que pesquisamos na região, guias bem preparados e simpáticos, único porém é o acesso a internet que apresenta dificuldades.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ALAIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous n'avons pas réussi à voir les animaux promis .. Mais c'est le lot du safari dans un grand site
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Super Safari

Super Guide und Tracker, super Reservat. Value for money is OK. Zimmer sind basic, aber ok. Gleiches gilt für Restaurant.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safety, friendly, clean and comfortable

One of the most friendly crew that i have ever met! They do their best to make your vacation as comfortable as possible. Amazing culinary, drinks and view! We also saw the big five ! Sam and obvious (game guides) are the best.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Schöner Safari Aufenthalt mit super Küche !

Toller Safari Aufenthalt, in zwei Tagen haben wir Big Five und viele andere Tiere gesehen, uns am Pool gesonnt und entspannt. Wir haben uns bei jeder Mahlzeit über exzellente Speisen und zuvorkommenden Service gefreut Sehr freundliche bemühte Gastgeber, zt mit sehr gutem Deutsch Absolut zu empfehlen, tolles Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis, besonders im Vergleich zu den deutlich teureren Lodges der Sabi Sand Region
Verified review

8/10 Good

Josane Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safari no Shiduli

Foi muito legal. Esse hotel é localizado dentro da reserva do parque e achei ótima a experiência de estar ali. O hotel faz vc se sentir realmente dentro da savana e cria um clima bem safari mesmo. O pessoal é muito educado mas o wi-fi é muito fraco, não sei se pela localização. Mas os safari que fizemos (4) foram maravilhooooosos. O pessoal trabalha muito bem e não mede esforços para que vc consiga ver os big 5 da Africa. Mas a comida é muito fraca, insossa quase se tempero. Não se tinha muitas variedades nas refeições pelo preço pago. Mas os pontos altos são mais do que os negativos. RECOMENDO ESSE HOTEL .
Verified review

8/10 Good

jrma83

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Primera Experiencia en Safaris y GENIAL

Era nuestra primera experiencia en Safaris y puedo decir que fue espectacular, conseguimos ver los 5 grandes y el personal super amable nuestro Wrangler Mavene hizo la experiencia del Safari increible lo recomiendo.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aurore

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Je conseille vivement.

Un excellent hotel pour faire des safaris et voir les fameux big five. Pisteurs expérimentés et super sympas. Des souvenirs exceptionnels resteront gravés dans nos mémoires. Les repas sont bons. Les chambres sont jolis, même si un peu petites. Seul bémol, le wifi qui n'est dispo que dans les parties communes de l'hotel et avec un débit on ne peut plus lent. Dommage...
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Elad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great service but not enough animals

We did enjoy Shiduli, the crued was amazing and the food was delicious. The problem is that are not enough animals at the reserve. Going to Kruger is much more recommended if your goal is to see the big5. One thing more is that everything extra is cost based. Drive safetly near the reserve, the cups search for tourists to get some money from them.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tab123

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely place to visit

I booked this for my daughter & her boyfriend as a break whilst they were volunteering in South Africa. They absolutely loved it. The hotel / food were really good and the game drives superb - seeing a wide variety of animals at close quarters. The knowledgeable rangers join the guests at dinner which adds to the experience. They loved it so much they decided to stay for a 2nd night!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Noel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hôtel confortable et idéal pour les safaris

Cet hôtel est extrêmement confortable. 2 safaris par jour (3 heures le matin 3 heures l'après midi) sont organisés à bord de jeeps de 9 personnes maximum, ce qui permet d'apprécier et d'approcher les animaux de très prés. Un guide et un pisteur se chargent de nous faire découvrir cette faune et cette flore incroyables. Entre les safaris, la terrasse, la piscine ou la chambre sont d'excellents endroits pour passer le temps...qui passe hélas trop vite !
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Solveiga

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Viel zu kleine Zimmer

Für den Preis völlig ungenügende zimmergrösse, alles wirkt alt, die Anlage wirkt wie ein Jugendherberge. Insgesamt enttäuschend.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort