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Reviews of Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp 4 stars

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' Choice

Review score

Based on 34 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    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

    9.0
    Tranquility!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None

    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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    - 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We met all big 5 in 24hours. Nice and friendly staff. Nice setting and dinner room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ranger 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Can 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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing 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

    10
    Rustic elegance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    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

    10
    good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    food was exceptional, staff attendance, experience

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 April 2023

    10
    An awesome experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Not 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

    9.0
    great! enjoyed the game drives and the food. thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rienie is amazing. the rest of the staff was also great. very friendly and Accommodating. always smiling

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 January 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Confusion 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

    10
    Chisomo, you can't go wrong
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    None

    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

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing. Everything was very enjoyable

    Lovely helpful staff Wonderful game drives Excellent food

    Stayed in August 2022

  • Reviewed: 23 August 2022

    10
    Magic. It exceeded our expectations and was a very special experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Everything 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

    10
    The staff make this place even more special!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Staff was very friendly, and the food was delicious. The Guide and tracker were very pleasant.

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 10 July 2022

    10
    The best stay iv ever experienced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wanted to see more animals.

    The Lodge are exceptional 👌🏾

    Stayed in April 2022

  • Reviewed: 27 April 2023

    7.0
    Fun, pleasant and adventurous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    I 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

    7.0
    enjoyed our stay but 6 days too long
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    too large

    accommodation

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 13 August 2022

    7.0
    Beautiful setting, comfortable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The 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

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 August 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

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