Nothing. Everything was top notch

We got upgraded to the Becks safari lodge and it was the most amazing holiday we have had. It was such a great experience and we will definitely be back. The staff are absolutely amazing and so lovely. The food is 5 star and the game drives are so much fun. We saw all 5 of the big 5 animals and many others. Got to be so close to the animals and learnt so much from our ranger Kevin. He is so amazing and great at his job.

Stayed in May 2024

It was beautiful and full board, wonderful game drives

Stayed in April 2024

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We enjoyed an amazing family holiday staying in the Manor House. Everything was exceptional, from the comfort of the accommodation to the meals, staff and of course the safari drives! We would highly recommend coming here.

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Everything was very nice, staff was friendly, rooms were perfect.

Stayed in January 2024

Could not have been any better!

We had an amazing stay at Kuname Lodge, it could not have been any better. The rooms were beautiful, and really well serviced during our stay. They made us feel very special with little touches for our honeymoon. The food was plentiful and very tasty. We also had excellent experiences on the game drives, managing to see all of the big 5 and doing some exciting tracking of elephants on one particular drive. The tracker and guide were really knowledgeable and friendly. We would go back in a heartbeat.

Stayed in December 2023

Absolutely nothing - everything was perfect

The rooms were luxurious with the most incredible outdoor shower and bath. The pool was gorgeous and the view was incredible. The staff we so friendly and nothing was too much trouble and the food was exceptional

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing!

We liked everything! The location is perfect for Game Drives and the view from the lodge is breathtaking. The staff went above and beyond and the food was simply out of this world. We have travelled a lot and this food is by far the best we have ever had! 😋 Our stay was magical, there is nothing I would change. I have a feeling we will be back 😉

Stayed in December 2023

Stunning location, nestled in the private Karongwe reserve. Comfortable bed in a beautiful room with everything we could wish for. Delicious breakfast and creative meals throughout our stay, we loved the boma braai and the location perched high above the river bed where we saw rhino and lions. Incredibly friendly staff and team who went above and beyond, even buying us yoga matts especially for us. Safari-wise we’d seen the Big5 within 36hrs of arriving and saw them multiple times during our stay. Every game drive was packed with sightings and Patrick & Mandla were kind and knowledgeable.

Stayed in December 2023

Outstanding in all respects. The game drives were phenomenal - our guide and tracker were informative, friendly, dedicated and professional. The food was spectacularly good. The facilities are lovely - peaceful and luxurious. The staff were attentive strove, friendly and helpful. And we got a great deal so this luxury experience was real value.

Stayed in November 2023

Our whole experience at Kuname was magnificent. I could spend days writing about it but I’ll try to write a resume: The whole staff made us feel loved and taken care of. We were welcomed by Glen at our arrival. He explained everything we needed to know. The staff prepared a small cake and the staff sang for me in Zulu happy birthday on my first dinner night at Karongwe. It was truly magical. We stayed 2 nights at The Manor. The house was huge and it comfortably accommodated all the 3 of us. It had a private pool. We loved the amenities, there were repellent so we could use everyday, the housekeeping would prepare our beds for the night and leave slippers and chocolates with a kind message that would change every night. The food was superb. Everyday we could choose our breakfast, lunch and dinner from a menu. Honestly I hope everyone gets to try the Mint Pie that they served one day at lunch: one of the best things I’ve ever tried. The game drives was obviously the highlight: our ranger Geff and tracker Lucky were incredibly helpful and made everything so we could spot the big 5. We spot all of them with our 2 first game drives. It was around 36° and we could spot all of the big 5 real quickly. I got amazed how they tracked the 3 cheetahs at our first game drive. As days goes by, eventually the last game drive it could end up just your grup, at our last, Lucky came to me to check what we wanted to see since we’ve spotted already all the animals we wanted to. I told him we wanted to see a manada of elephants specially with baby elephants. They did it. Our safari was almost ending and they drove us on a trial that there were a full family of elephants. One of the most magical moments I’ve ever experienced. Hats off to Joanna (reservation), Glen (management), Geff and Lucky (game drives), Emily, Sharon, Otsu (kitchen) and everyone at Kuname Lodge. I work with tourism and the staff from Karongwe makes you feel so special that you don’t want to leave.

Stayed in November 2023

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Everything !! It was just perfect. Rooms and all commodities are beautiful. Staff is really gentle and is very careful. Safaris are really good as well : thanks to Adolf and Teddy for their knowledge and searches about Big five 👍 We will come back for sure in South Africa, a beautiful country with a lot to see We will recommend this place, 2 days are fine but 3 days will be better

Stayed in November 2023

The only slight issue we had, was maybe one or two of the courses in the meals weren't 100% perfect but overall the food was good. There was a good selection to choose from and it was well cooked - we ate very well for all 3 included meals.

The game drives were the highlight for us, we had done some self driving in Kruger just before coming here and it was the perfect combination - the guides are so knowledgable and went out of their way to track the jaguars down which we really wanted to see. Every time we came back to our room - which was gorgeous, private and had an amazing view of the river bed with wild roaming animals, it had been re-made and in the evening the mosquito nets were pulled down ready for bed. We felt well taken care of by all the staff and it was a very romantic and luxurious break for us.

Stayed in October 2023

The room was a bit older than the pictures on the website

Stuff were very kind and supportive

Stayed in October 2023

The toilet close to the public place. Everything was so perfect so this toilet was out of place

The game drives

Stayed in October 2023

Nothing!

This place was perfect, from the accommodation to the food and the wonderful staff. We had such a magical and amazing time. Our guides were also brilliant, thank you so much!

Stayed in August 2023

Nothing!

We stayed at Kuname lodge, which was a slice of absolute heaven. Beautiful surrounds, caring staff and outstanding attention to detail.

Stayed in July 2023

It exceeded my expectations. The big difference with Kruger and the special ambience during the game drives in the 90km2 parc is so unique it might get more attention in the advertisement of this lodge.

We’ve had an unforgettable experience at Kuname Lodge. After three days of Kruger, we didn’t think this would we such different game drives. From ranger and spotter to general manager, from waitress to housecleaner, from gardner to entrance watcher, from the first to the last minute: everyone did everything to make this an amazing experience. The dinner around the boma fire, the giraffes walking by, spotting baby lions playing, a cheeta hunting, doing a bushwalk to three cheeta brothers and stand by them for several minutes… This is a must-do, must-see, must-experience! Thank you, Kuname Lodge, for making our big five complete and giving us so much more. We will never forget!

Stayed in July 2023

Nothing!

Everything! Our guide and tracker were amazing, the lodge was stunning, and the food was delicious! We had the best time! I would recommend staying here, and I will definitely be back! This experience exceeded our expectations in all aspects!

Stayed in June 2023

Our guide Happy and tracker Michael, waitstaff all exceptional. Beautiful location and lots of animals.

Stayed in July 2023

Internet! Very sorry, but internet network below the norm in 21st century. Definitely to correction!

Fantastic lodge! Room, staff, food, game drive with Adolph and Solomon-everything was perfect! Just...

Stayed in June 2023

Not much of an issue, but occasionally the hot water would run out.

The staff was incredibly friendly and knowledgable. The lodge had an amazing view of the river with mountains. The game drives were fantastic - we got to see everything we were hoping too, and learned a lot from the guides along the way. The "boma" style dinner outdoors around the fire was my favorite meal!

Stayed in June 2023

limited wood for the boma

the views were stunning

Stayed in June 2023

There is little or no place to walk by ourselves as it is gated property in the reserve.

The property is in Karongwe Game Reserve so game drive is very convenient. The surrounding is very serene and pretty , with a small stream beside it. Tastefully decorated with a Lux safari feel. Lodge is cosy as there are not many rooms . The management are hospitable, helpful and attentive to details , staff are friendly and well trained. The Game drives are awesome. The food is good too.

Stayed in May 2023

Loved the staff, the intimacy, the pool and the overall experience. (External) airport transfer was overpriced. In my opinion, 3/4 times more than what it should be.

Great honeymoon experience at Kuname! We had a lovely stay at this amazing place! Staff made us feel at home, room was very comfortable, food was good and everything went very well. To those interested in the safari part (it is not 100% clear when checking the page): - This is a Reserve that is not in Kruger. It's in an adjacent private reserve with no access to Kruger. They have their own animals and we were able to see most of the ones we wanted. They run 2 drives each day - one early in the morning for sunrise and one in the afternoon around sunset time. In the in between, you go back to the lodge, have a nice breakfast and lunch, and just relax. It's an amazing time and perfect to be in nature. You'll see plenty of animals, but it's a different trip than Kruger. During the drives, they'll serve you a few snacks and a drink. If it's your first time doing a Safari, consider if you'd prefer a more intimate, better quality version where you'll see all the interesting animals but in (very) small quantities (this option), OR if you prefer a more crowded, full of tourists, paved roads and road signs, but with huge, huge amounts and much more frequent sights of animals (Kruger).

Stayed in May 2023