R36 Hoedspruit, 24˚11’10.58”S 30˚32’20.53”E, 1380 Karongwe Game Reserve, South Africa
#4 of 5 hotels in Karongwe Game Reserve
Guests' ChoiceBased on 34 hotel reviews
9.2Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.3
Facilities
9.2
Staff
9.7
Value for money
8.9
Free WiFi
2.5
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Reviewed: 29 February 2024
Tai
South AfricaNone
It was my first time in a safari tent and I love it. It was an amazing experience. Friendly staff. The food was delicious. The stay made an effort to make gluten-free food for me. Thank you to all the admin and cooking staff The game drives were mazing! We were able to see the big five. Thank you to our Ranger and Tracker, Evans and Sondy. The location is perfect.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 21 November 2023
Aline
Belgium- no covered safari cars when raining - thick bush makes sightings more difficult
- Interior of the tents. - Friendly staff
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Tomas
SwedenWe met all big 5 in 24hours. Nice and friendly staff. Nice setting and dinner room
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 24 July 2023
Riette
South AfricaRanger did not seem very enthusiastic like previous times we visited Karongwe.
Lodge Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 30 June 2023
Jeannette
CanadaCan be chilly at night even with the heater. And chilly mornings so warm clothes is recommended. Wish we had a boma dinner and saw lions...but that's nature! We loved it.
Glamping tent units were so nice and spacious. Such a cool experience. Guided safaris were great as well and saw so many animals UP CLOSE. Everything was on schedule. Food was fantastic with a huge variety. We never went hungry. Staff were wonderful and wish we had more time to chat with them and other guests.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 19 June 2023
Lize
South AfricaNothing evwrything was perfect
From our arrival to departure we received the best hospitality. The staff are very friendly and madr sure their guest has everything they need. The room is very spacious. We enjoyed the food, the staff and the whole setting.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 16 June 2023
Dorothy
United StatesNothing.
Extremely personable staff, warm and friendly. The whole camp resonates with a retro rustic elegance. The game drives are phenomenal.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 11 June 2023
Dppi
South Africafood was exceptional, staff attendance, experience
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 3 April 2023
Javad
IranNot any specific issue.
I really enjoyed staying there, Steven and Gilda were amazing very friendly, knowledgeable, problem solver and caring. Also the other staff like Raimondo and Matthew also were great. It was an excellent experience. The way they were caring us, locating the lunch and dinner table. the occasions that we could have group Dinner and Lunches... was really good.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Dg
United StatesRienie is amazing. the rest of the staff was also great. very friendly and Accommodating. always smiling
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2023
Selina
United KingdomThere were a lot of people walking around in different colourful shirts to the regular staff, and we could only assume they were some form of management. What was really disappointing was that they all seemed to important to even introduce themselves to guests, if they even spoke to you at all.
Beautiful location, knowledgeable guides and a fantastic kitchen and waiting staff.
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 28 December 2022
David
United KingdomConfusion over the all inclusive drinks package. Initially the resort had no record of the option and secondly, only beer and house wine (not local wine...as initially stated) was included
Great place for viewing the wild animals...Big 5 everywhere 👍
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Gerhard
South AfricaNone
Game drives with Evans and Sondi was excellent. They really do their best to get us close to the big 5. The leopard and cheetah encounter was top class. Food was great.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 30 August 2022
Marjorie
South AfricaNothing. Everything was very enjoyable
Lovely helpful staff Wonderful game drives Excellent food
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 23 August 2022
Martin
IrelandEverything was first class
The whole experience was exceptional. The accommodation was top class and the food was excellent. The staff were fantastic, in particular our guide Rifus and our tracker Ernest. It was a once in a lifetime experience but we would love to do it again some time.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 30 July 2022
Timo
NetherlandsThe staff is what made this place even more special. Every single person working at the safari camp tries to make your stay as enjoyable as possible!
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 21 July 2022
Karabo
South AfricaThe Staff was very friendly, and the food was delicious. The Guide and tracker were very pleasant.
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 10 July 2022
Mbalenhle
South AfricaThe rooms were stunning, food was amazing and the staff was very friendly. Tha game drives were also exciting, got to see 4 of the big 5
Stayed in July 2022
Reviewed: 29 April 2022
Tessa
GuadeloupeWanted to see more animals.
The Lodge are exceptional 👌🏾
Stayed in April 2022
Reviewed: 27 April 2023
Carlo
South AfricaI think for the money spent per couple per night you would expect rooms to be more upmarket (no aircon in the room) and the place in general to be more upmarket. For example, the game drive was phenomenal with amazing rangers going out of their way to give you an experience. However the lodge stocked one drink per person for sunset. They asked us what would we like to have prior the drive and we got exactly the one drink we chose as only one unit per choice was stocked. This is what I call "penny wise pound foolish": I have been to countless game drives and for that price you should get a variety of drinks and food in unlimited quantity (there is only so much you can eat and drink in 20 minutes anyway as eating and drinking is not allowed during the game drive but only during break).
The service and the staff are absolutely phenomenal. Friendly, customer orientated, going out of their way to make your stay memorable. And they did. The location of the place and the fact that you have animals outside your room door is a special feature that do not get in many places. The main restaurant with the whole reception area are beautiful.
Stayed in March 2023
Reviewed: 4 October 2022
Ann
United Kingdomtoo large
accommodation
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 13 August 2022
Elisabetta
South AfricaThe rooms were very basic, the toilets not private and the tents so close to each other you did not have great views from the balcony and more importantly you could hearing your neighbours talking and snoring in the night
The dining area and lounge were super and the staff friendly and helpful
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 25 October 2023
Petrus
South AfricaThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 6 August 2023
Uriarte
MauritiusThere are no comments available for this review
Stayed in August 2023
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