Top 10 Hotels in Karongwe Private Game Reserve (from $25) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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

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

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

A cozy lounge area with a large window overlooking a pool and deck.

1. Karongwe - River Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Emma

$933 nightly

$1,073 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

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.

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

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

2. Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Ricardo

$687 nightly

$790 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

$906 nightly

$1,042 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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 person in a swimming pool holding a drink, surrounded by greenery and a river.

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

4. Karongwe - Becks Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Maira

$1,053 nightly

$1,211 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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.

5. Toro River by Newmark

Makalali Game Reserve

"The top!!! Everything was more than perfect: The daily timing, The service level, very proactive and always with smiles, The food quality, excellently prepared and cooked, Amaizing facilities in a less amaizing location, The strong expertise of the guides and their way of life. Thanks to the invisible staff who makes invisible any default. Thanks to the management who makes all above possible. PS: the games were all an unforgetable experience and a flow of emotion. Can’t tell all we could see,...

Thierry

$534 nightly

$621 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

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

6. Hlakula Lake Resort

Metz

$21 nightly

$25 total

Oct 23 - Oct 24

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

7. Blue Cottages

Hoedspruit

Stanley

$50 nightly

$59 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

8. 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

$175 nightly

$204 total

Nov 7 - Nov 8

Total with taxes and fees

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

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.

A single-story building with a pyramid-shaped roof, surrounded by sparse trees and a clear sky.

9. Thandolwami Bush Lodge & Spa

Hoedspruit

$130 nightly

$153 total

Oct 30 - Oct 31

Total with taxes and fees

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a window with curtains, and a view of the outdoors.

A building with a thatched roof, surrounded by trees and a paved walkway.

A bathroom with a large wooden vanity, a glass shower enclosure, and a white sink.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a hanging light fixture.

10. Kilima Private Game Reserve and Spa

Tzaneen

$265 nightly

$265 total

Nov 16 - Nov 17

Total with taxes and fees

11. Aerotel Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit

$151 nightly

$173 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

A pool area with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof structure.

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

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

12. The Wild Blue Lodge SAFARI & SPA

Hoedspruit

Nate

$207 nightly

$207 total

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Total with taxes and fees

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.

13. Bushveld Bivouac Private Camp

Mica

Fred

$187 nightly

$219 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

A person holding a drink near a swimming pool.

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

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

$671 nightly

$771 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling and a thatched roof, featuring a bar area with stools and a Christmas tree.

15. Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

Rebecca

$738 nightly

$849 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

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

A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island, and a high ceiling with exposed beams.

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

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

16. Clive's Camp

Hoedspruit

$4,747 nightly

$4,747 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

A swimming pool with a wooden deck, lounge chairs, and a building with a green roof.

An outdoor dining area with a wooden deck, tables set for two, and ambient lighting.

A living room with a wooden table, a television, wicker lamps, and a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A wooden dining table set with candles, glasses, and cutlery, with a kitchen and living area in the background.

17. Rukiya Safari Camp

Hoedspruit

ANA L

$207 nightly

$283 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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.

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

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

18. Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

Tzaneen

RACHEL GEIGER

$734 nightly

$844 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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

A resort with a pool, thatched-roof buildings, and a wooden bridge over a body of water.

19. Xidulu Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

$3,879 nightly

$4,546 total

Nov 13 - Nov 14

Total with taxes and fees

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

A bedroom with a canopy bed, a desk with a chair, a hanging light fixture, and a view of greenery outside.

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

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

20. Taj Bush Lodge

Hoedspruit

$1,044 nightly

$1,216 total

Nov 5 - Nov 6

Total with taxes and fees

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Hotels recommended for families in Karongwe Private Game Reserve

Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

$687 nightly

$790 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

Blue Cottages

Hoedspruit

$50 nightly

$59 total

Oct 25 - Oct 26

Total with taxes and fees

Toro River by Newmark

Makalali Game Reserve

$534 nightly

$621 total

Nov 14 - Nov 15

Total with taxes and fees

Aerotel Hoedspruit

Hoedspruit

$151 nightly

$173 total

Nov 2 - Nov 3

Total with taxes and fees

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

Hoedspruit

$671 nightly

$771 total

Nov 11 - Nov 12

Total with taxes and fees

Nyati Safari Lodge

Hoedspruit

$738 nightly

$849 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Rukiya Safari Camp

Hoedspruit

$207 nightly

$283 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

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

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.

Blyde River Wilderness Lodge

Hoedspruit

$118 nightly

$136 total

Oct 22 - Oct 23

Total with taxes and fees

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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! "