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Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge

5.0 star property
Escape to serenity and indulge in tranquility. Enjoy game viewing from your doorstep or simply unwind by the pool.

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Dining
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Restaurant
House, 2 Bedrooms

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Room options

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House, 2 Bedrooms

House, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Large Single Beds

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Premier Suite

Premier Suite

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 55 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds

Luxury Suite, Multiple Beds

Highlights

Furnished balcony
Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (26)
The price is NZ$2,424
includes taxes & fees
4 Mar - 5 Mar
Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge
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About the area

Map
R36 The Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 58 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 61 min drive
  • Jessica the Hippo - 65 min drive
  • Three Rondavels - 88 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - 91 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 156 min drive

About this property

Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge

Luxury boutique lodge by the river
At Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a terrace and a garden. Indulge in a massage, a body wrap and a body scrub at the on-site spa. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with an arcade/games room and a library.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A TV in reception, a porter/bellboy and game drive on-site
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and offer comforts such as premium bedding and furnished balconies, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Other amenities include:
  • Separate baths/showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Massage

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 890.00 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 890.00 (one-way)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Kuname Hoedspruit
Kuname Lodge
Kuname Lodge Hoedspruit
Kuname
Kuname River Hotel Tzaneen
Kuname Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio Kuname
Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge Hoedspruit
Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM-3:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 890.00 per person applies.

Where is Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this luxury lodge is in the same region as Echo Caves, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate and Blyde River Canyon. Regional attractions also include Three Rondavels.

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Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Absolute trip of a lifetime. Everything from the pickup from the airport to the drop off was wonderful. Staff were amazing, property was beautiful and the reserve was incredible - we saw all of the Big 5 and more in 24 hours. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrico

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Edelweiss

Hotel com o melhor atendimento
Lugar incrível. Os safáris maravilhosos. Mas o ponto alto é o atendimento de todos os funcionários, só faltou pegar no colo. Fantástico!!!! Dá vontade de voltar sempre.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Truly special and amazing experience!
Excellent game drives, saw the Big 5, great cheetah, lion experiences. 5 stars. Extremely qualified guide and tracker. 5 stars. Culinary level was very high given that it's located in the bush, however limited availability of game meat on the menu. 4/5 stars. Waiters are highly trained. 5 stars. Dining experience and set up with campfire was amazing. 5 stars. The room was rather small, with limited privacy in the bathroom and toilet, outdoor bath tub has issues with piping, and the toilet was too small for an adult. 3 stars. Room had stunning views on the river bed. 5 stars. Anita makes this place special, and coordinated our stay and day trips to perfection. 5 stars. Most significant downside was overall state of the sanitary and the lack of a gym on the Karongwe reserve. Overall a solid 5 stars stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Pauline

Very friendly, feels like home
We highly recommend Kuname Lodge in the area (we have stayed in another lodge and we were quite disappointed). The warm welcome of Anita & Andre and the friendliness or the ranger (big up to Peter) made our stay unforgettable and very enjoyable. The room is a bit small but the view on the river and location is great
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

FRANCIONE

Como se estivessemos na casa de amigos!
Perfeita! O que mais vale é o carinho que todos têm com o hóspede. A gente se sente passando férias na casa de um amigo muito querido! Fantástico! Volto sem duvida!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex, Zürich

Top Hotel mit Privatspäre und super Game Drive
Wir fühlten uns vom ersten Moment an sehr willkommen und sehr gut betreut. Die Safari im eigenen grossen Park war super, besser als im Krüger Nationalpark. Die Safari Guides (Peter und Sandy) waren Spitzenklasse! Um Tiere von nah zu sehen fuhren sie sogar durch den Busch und wir konnten einen Geparden zu Fuss bis auf eine Distanz von 4 Metern besuchen (einen wilden). Wir haben alle Tiere im Park gesehen, die es in Südafrika zu sehen gibt.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

An amazing safari experience...
Wow, what can you say about this place - it's just amazing. We were expecting quite a lot from our safari, but this exceeded it, by a mile... As you only go on safari to actually go deep in the bush, we can certainly say that this achieved our goal and more - the Ranger and Tracker working here, Peter and Sandy, are very, very, very good at what they do. We got the see all big 5 in our first 2 safaris, and went on to see them again and again... They made it a point that we get to see each one up close, being very knowledgeable about these and also made us feel comfortable when standing 3m or so from the wild beasts. This included seeing a cheetah feasting on its dinner (by actually walking into the bush next to it), and staring at lions from 2m away. The Ranger's knowledge of the Karongwe bush is quite amazing, as he was tested quite heavily on this. On one day it started pouring real quick, and we were at the other end of the reserve. He just sped around the waterlogged bush, in what was fast becoming dying light. On our final morning at the Manor House we got to see a leopard just next to a waterhole placed in front of our pool. This place is just great, very relaxing and peaceful; very friendly staff who took care of our every request. It probably helped that you do not have internet and tv in your room, but given the excitement outside, you just don't need them whilst there.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

lodge nella boscaglia
ottimo il cibo l'accoglienza i safari va benissimo per chi vuole tranquillità e vuole vedere gli animali nella foresta
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

nisch, sydney

Home away from Home
If you want to get close to nature and enjoy the hospitality of home, i suggest go no where but to kuname. I was in tears while I was leaving the place, need I say more?!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

chalky 1, uk

Fantastic Game Drives
It was a peaceful idylic location with river views