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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a river and forest.

A spacious room with a high thatched ceiling, two beds with canopy beds, a dining area with a glass table, wicker chairs, and a wooden dresser.

A cozy room with a bed, a sofa, and a dining area. There is a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A spacious outdoor seating area with multiple sofas and a dining table, overlooking a swimming pool and natural surroundings.

1. Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Emma

CA $783

CA $901 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

An outdoor seating area with a wooden deck, wicker chairs, a sofa, and a table.

A table set for a meal with candles and a lit lantern, overlooking a body of water.

A room with two leather armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a view of a grassy area with trees through large windows.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a classic chair.

2. Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Maira

CA $966

CA $1,118 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A serene outdoor pool area with natural rock formations, lounge chairs, and a wooden pergola.

A wooden pathway leading to a stone building with a thatched roof.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A spacious, open-plan living area with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring a large window overlooking a natural landscape.

3. Karongwe - Kuname Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Karran

CA $891

CA $1,025 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical vegetation.

An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a fire pit, and a bamboo fence.

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a table with a bottle of wine and a glass.

A bar area with a stone counter, wooden chairs, and a pool in the background.

4. Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Ricardo

CA $889

CA $1,029 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining table set outdoors with chairs, surrounded by greenery and a wooden deck.

A traditional thatched-roof hut with a blue door, surrounded by lush greenery and other similar huts.

A rustic interior with wooden beams, a pottery display, and a painting easel.

A lush garden with various trees and a well-maintained lawn.

5. Blue Cottages

Hoedspruit

Stanley

CA $73

CA $85 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A spacious outdoor deck with wooden flooring and seating, leading to a modern interior with large windows and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A modern house with a large open porch, a dining area, and a visible kitchen.

A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and an umbrella.

A wooden outdoor shower with a wooden fence in the background.

6. Cape Vulture Lodge

Hoedspruit

"Very nice team, quite, discret, available, very professional. Note: 20/20 The location is very nice with an amazing view of the surounding mountains and cliff. Unfortunately, we stayed only one night. We saw many animals on the way and around the lodge (monkeys, impalas, gnou, mangusts and a rare red deer) with a particular enjoyable wake-up when opening the curtains: a girafe standing and drinking in front of the terrasse at 6 am."

Thierry

CA $229

CA $269 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A neatly made bed with a large headboard, two bedside tables with lamps, and a dark-colored nightstand.

A yellow canopy structure over a gate, with a building and trees in the background.

A row of single-story buildings with red-tiled roofs, likely residential units, in a grassy area with a clear sky.

A tented outdoor event area with tables set for guests, surrounded by a building with brick walls.

7. Hlakula Lake Resort

Metz

CA $30

CA $35 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A pool with a view of zebras grazing in the distance, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, a large mirror, and a window with curtains.

A spacious kitchen with a modern design, featuring a long countertop, stainless steel appliances, and wooden cabinets.

A covered outdoor area with a pool, a zebra in the background, and a view of distant mountains.

8. Thandolwami Bush Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

CA $179

CA $211 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A cozy outdoor seating area with leather sofas and chairs, a coffee table, and a stone fireplace.

A poolside area with lounge chairs, a small table with drinks, and a thatched-roof structure.

A bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a wooden door, and a view of a rocky outdoor area.

9. Toro River by Newmark

Makalali Game Reserve

"Toro River was an absolutely unique experience. We celebrated my birthday and our first wedding anniversary there, and we could not have had a more special and immersive experience. Our room was right on the river, and we were able to see many crocodiles and hippos from our own balcony. The room itself was wonderful, extremely spacious, with a very high ceiling and a beautiful private balcony overlooking the river. The amenities were excellent, the room was extremely well equipped, and the...

Pedro Henrique

CA $787

CA $997 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

A thatched-roof house with a swimming pool and lounge area surrounded by trees.

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a ceiling fan, and a large window offering a view of greenery.

A stone staircase leading to a house surrounded by tropical plants and a swimming pool.

10. The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA

Hoedspruit

Nate

CA $313

CA $313 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A wooden deck with two hot tubs, a covered seating area, and a view of a forested landscape.

A wooden-framed bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a nightstand, and a large window with a view of the outdoors.

A bedroom with a large bed, wooden headboard, and a view of the outdoors.

An outdoor deck with a wooden table and chairs, a hot tub, and a covered seating area with cushions.

11. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

Mica

Fred

CA $279

CA $324 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a thatched-roof structure.

An outdoor dining area with round tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a fire pit.

A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden bench, bedside tables, and a desk with a lamp.

An aerial view of a private pool area surrounded by dense greenery, with a clear pool and stone pathways.

12. Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

Tzaneen

RACHEL GEIGER

CA $884

CA $1,024 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

13. Aerotel Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit

CA $212

CA $243 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A starry night sky over a wooden deck with a bed and lanterns, surrounded by trees.

An aerial view of a remote, tree-covered area with three dome-shaped structures, likely accommodations, connected by dirt paths.

A rustic wooden building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a gravel path leading to it.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a red chair, a wooden desk, and a view of the outdoors through a sliding glass door.

14. Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

Hoedspruit

Sona

CA $1,008

CA $1,236 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A naturalistic garden with a pond, stone walls, and a rustic building.

A stone building with a thatched roof labeled "Cul House," surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

A spacious living room with a fireplace, wooden furniture, and a large window.

A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a skull decoration.

15. Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Hoedspruit

Leonard

CA $166

CA $190 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by trees and a building in the background.

A traditional thatched-roof structure with a wooden deck, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

A wooden deck with a thatched roof overlooking a river and trees.

An attic room with a thatched roof, wooden beams, a television, a sofa, a coffee table, and a chessboard.

16. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

CA $1,133

CA $1,303 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 9 - Oct 10

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a covered seating area.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a large window.

An outdoor deck with wicker furniture, a fire pit, and a view of a natural landscape.

A dining area with a large wooden table, clear chairs, and hanging wicker chandeliers.

17. Clive's Camp

Hoedspruit

CA $6,558

CA $6,642 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

A covered outdoor seating area with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and a chessboard.

A rectangular pool with a wooden deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and trees.

A modern bathroom with a stone wall, a sink with a mirror, and a towel rack.

A cozy living room with leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and woven ceiling lights.

18. Taj Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

CA $1,307

CA $1,616 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a staircase, and a view through large glass doors to an outdoor deck.

An outdoor covered dining area with a wooden table and chairs, surrounded by natural scenery.

A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a wooden staircase, a beige sofa, wicker chairs, and a coffee table.

A wooden deck with a table and chairs, surrounded by trees.

19. Karongwe - Noka House

Hoedspruit

CA $1,909

CA $2,195 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A wooden deck with a fire pit, lounge chairs, and a view of a lake at dusk.

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a wooden ceiling, and a view of a lake.

A spacious kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a large island with granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

A pool area with a thatched-roof structure, wooden deck, and a view of the landscape.

20. Xidulu Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

CA $6,159

CA $7,161 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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Top Karongwe Private Game Reserve Hotel Reviews

Cape Vulture Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"I should preface this review by saying that I am a professional wildlife photographer. I have stayed at dozens of safari lodges both, expensive high-end and ‘budget’ all over Southern and East Africa. The Cape Vulture Lodge, is exceptional! I simply cannot praise it enough. If you require accommodation in this part of South Africa, this is the place to stay! It is very close to the ‘Panorama Route Drive’ and the spectacular Blyde River Canyon, Bourkes Luck Potholes, and a few large waterfalls. The location of the lodge is stunning, at the base of towering Drakensberg cliffs, complete with nesting ledges of the rare, endangered Cape Vulture. The individual ‘tents’ (more like canvas cabins on raised wooden platforms) are spotlessly clean and well appointed with large beds surrounded with mosquito nets, comfortable furniture, elegant bathrooms with both indoor and outdoor showers. Antelope and giraffes often stroll by. The main building with the deck, lounge, bar and dining area, is contemporary safari style covered by a thatched roof. The staff, from the manager to the cleaners are all very friendly, polite and exceptionally helpful. Oh, the food! The lady chef is exceptional, frankly the very best in Africa! The meals are inventive, well presented and gourmet delicious, with all dietary restrictions catered for! Sustainability is part of their ethos, power is all solar. They grow their own vegetables. They offer a multitude of wildlife based activities."

Naledi Game Lodges

10/10 Excellent

"Lovely stay at Naledi. Great game drives from Vuyani and Ridwell. Staff all lovely, accommodation great and food very good. Highly recommended."

Nyati Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Wonderful!!!"

Tshukudu Game Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Simply wonderful! Game drives were excellent and well worth the early start, although if visiting in winter be sure to bring your cold weather gear. Accommodation excellent. Food great too (could be a bit warmer, though). Friendly staff and a very welcoming vibe."

Oase by 7 Star Lodges - Greater Kruger Private 530ha Reserve

10/10 Excellent

"The room was beautiful and we had the best of times with the game drives and evry event they organised for us. The staff is really good and made us feel the most comfortable. "

Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was exceptional! The room was beautiful and clean, every single staff member was so friendly and helpful! The facilities were great, the food was delicious and the safari was just amazing! "