TOP 5 KARONGWE SAFARI LODGES

The Karongwe Portfolio is a group of lovely safari lodges situated in the private Big 5 Karongwe Private Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger Park ecosphere. Located in the Lowveld about an hour from Kruger National Park, the 9000ha of pristine veld is home to a plethora of animal and birdlife. Lions, leopards, wild dogs, hyenas along with plains game, elephants and more can be found on the reserve. There is an opportunity to take an escorted walk to track the cheetah on the reserved, a not to be missed activity. Knowledgeable guides make game drives a thoroughly enriching experience.

A Karaongwe Safari offers a memorable end exciting wildlife safari. A range of activities can be found across the reserve, from stargazing with a telescope, bush picnics, climbing Beacon Rock for a stunning sundowner. Yoga is available with Ubuntu Yoga where your fee also contributes to the Ubuntu Yoga Project at Nourish Eco Village, training locals. Enjoy a traditional Shangaan African dinner or get involved with the cooking and learn about traditional South African cuisine with the chefs. The G&T is taken even further with craft gin tasting, with various pairings to delicious local gins. Visit the local school and community. 

Families are welcome at Karongwe, with family rooms at the various lodges. Give your child a life-changing experience and encourage them to experience the Little Paws Center for Children, where they can enjoy a range of fun interactive activities ranging from hair braiding, face painting, tracker 101 course, cookie baking, clay making tracks, bubbles, board games, children’s foot spa, goodie bags, children’s veggie garden and many more exciting activities on offer.