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Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star lodge with safari

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Superior Suite | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Safari
Lounge
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

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Karongwe Private Game Reserve, R36, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Karongwe Private Game Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Makalali Game Reserve
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Blyde River Canyon
    ‪81 min drive‬
  • Tzaneen (LTA)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Room options

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Bathroom sink

Accessible

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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CA $1,962 total
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About the area

Karongwe Private Game Reserve

In regional park.Within the region of this Karongwe Private Game Reserve lodge, you'll find Blyde River Canyon.
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What's nearby

  • Karongwe Private Game Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Makalali Game Reserve - 52 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 55 min drive
  • Jessica the Hippo - 59 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - 81 min drive

About this property

Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star lodge with safari
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Karongwe Private Game Reserve lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room child care (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Children's pool
  • Fitness center
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Spa services
  • Yoga classes

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Airport shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 770 (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle transfer per child: ZAR 770 (one-way)
  • Additional fee: ZAR 40 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

This property is located in Karongwe Private Game Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers a rhino conservation levy, charged at check-out.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 770 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 770 (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Shiduli Lodge
Shiduli Private Game
Shiduli Private Game Hoedspruit
Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Shiduli Private Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Shiduli Private Lodge
Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge Lodge
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge Lodge Hoedspruit

Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic stay.
Great little place if you want to avoid some of the more exorbitant places in kruger. Saw the big 5 after a day and a half, plus cheetah, giraffe, hippo and plenty more. The 3 nights we stayed was plenty.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

6/10 Okay

Elad, Tel Aviv

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great service but not enough animals
We did enjoy Shiduli, the crued was amazing and the food was delicious. The problem is that are not enough animals at the reserve. Going to Kruger is much more recommended if your goal is to see the big5. One thing more is that everything extra is cost based. Drive safetly near the reserve, the cups search for tourists to get some money from them.

10/10 Excellent

Tab123, Norwich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely place to visit
I booked this for my daughter & her boyfriend as a break whilst they were volunteering in South Africa. They absolutely loved it. The hotel / food were really good and the game drives superb - seeing a wide variety of animals at close quarters. The knowledgeable rangers join the guests at dinner which adds to the experience. They loved it so much they decided to stay for a 2nd night!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Les safaris étaient super ! Le ranger et le tracker ont été parfaits. Le jardin de l'hôtel est splendide et les différents salons très agréables. C'est un havre de paix. Par contre, les piscines ne sont pas très propres, eaux troubles et pas très propres.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sérgio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great to see the big five!!
Shiduli was the perfect place to go for a Safari. We managed to spot all big five, Evans was a great guide and Joel a great tracker. They were very patient explaining all they knew about the animals and enviroment. They also chose the best spots to see the animals and have some snacks as we would see the sunset. The staf were also very kind and helpful, ready to fulfill any request. The food was amazing and the places to rest between one game drive and another very relaxing. The rooms were clean and confortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bruna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wild and fabulous
Equipe extremamente atenciosa. Refeições memoráveis, especialmente os jantares ao redor de uma fogueira. Ranger e tracker dedicados e profissionais. Safaris superaram as expectativas.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Felipe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Uma boa opção de hotel com Safari incluso !
O hotel tem um staff amigável, e nos receberam com um welcome drink Tem os safaris as 15h30 e as 06h00 Pontos negativos: o quarto não tem tv ou wi-fi. Alem disso no Safari de manhã, o café da manhã só é servido após o Safari e não servem sequer bolachinhas ou algo ( ou seja você acorda às 05 e só vai comer as 09h30). Alem disto a refeição no Safari da tarde e as opções no almoço e café da manhã poderiam ser mais completas pelo valor
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

TATIANA SEIXAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super recomendo
Excelente hotel e staff sensacional!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muito bom
Lugar muito bom, com excelente custo benefício dentre as reservas privadas em que pesquisamos na região, guias bem preparados e simpáticos, único porém é o acesso a internet que apresenta dificuldades.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

ALAIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nous n'avons pas réussi à voir les animaux promis .. Mais c'est le lot du safari dans un grand site

8/10 Good

Christoph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Super Safari
Super Guide und Tracker, super Reservat. Value for money is OK. Zimmer sind basic, aber ok. Gleiches gilt für Restaurant.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

Eduardo, Sao paulo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safety, friendly, clean and comfortable
One of the most friendly crew that i have ever met! They do their best to make your vacation as comfortable as possible. Amazing culinary, drinks and view! We also saw the big five ! Sam and obvious (game guides) are the best.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Schöner Safari Aufenthalt mit super Küche !
Toller Safari Aufenthalt, in zwei Tagen haben wir Big Five und viele andere Tiere gesehen, uns am Pool gesonnt und entspannt. Wir haben uns bei jeder Mahlzeit über exzellente Speisen und zuvorkommenden Service gefreut Sehr freundliche bemühte Gastgeber, zt mit sehr gutem Deutsch Absolut zu empfehlen, tolles Preis-Leistungs Verhältnis, besonders im Vergleich zu den deutlich teureren Lodges der Sabi Sand Region

8/10 Good

Josane Maria, Goiânia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Safari no Shiduli
Foi muito legal. Esse hotel é localizado dentro da reserva do parque e achei ótima a experiência de estar ali. O hotel faz vc se sentir realmente dentro da savana e cria um clima bem safari mesmo. O pessoal é muito educado mas o wi-fi é muito fraco, não sei se pela localização. Mas os safari que fizemos (4) foram maravilhooooosos. O pessoal trabalha muito bem e não mede esforços para que vc consiga ver os big 5 da Africa. Mas a comida é muito fraca, insossa quase se tempero. Não se tinha muitas variedades nas refeições pelo preço pago. Mas os pontos altos são mais do que os negativos. RECOMENDO ESSE HOTEL .

8/10 Good

jrma83

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Primera Experiencia en Safaris y GENIAL
Era nuestra primera experiencia en Safaris y puedo decir que fue espectacular, conseguimos ver los 5 grandes y el personal super amable nuestro Wrangler Mavene hizo la experiencia del Safari increible lo recomiendo.

10/10 Excellent

Aurore, Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Je conseille vivement.
Un excellent hotel pour faire des safaris et voir les fameux big five. Pisteurs expérimentés et super sympas. Des souvenirs exceptionnels resteront gravés dans nos mémoires. Les repas sont bons. Les chambres sont jolis, même si un peu petites. Seul bémol, le wifi qui n'est dispo que dans les parties communes de l'hotel et avec un débit on ne peut plus lent. Dommage...

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Noel, Frouzins

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hôtel confortable et idéal pour les safaris
Cet hôtel est extrêmement confortable. 2 safaris par jour (3 heures le matin 3 heures l'après midi) sont organisés à bord de jeeps de 9 personnes maximum, ce qui permet d'apprécier et d'approcher les animaux de très prés. Un guide et un pisteur se chargent de nous faire découvrir cette faune et cette flore incroyables. Entre les safaris, la terrasse, la piscine ou la chambre sont d'excellents endroits pour passer le temps...qui passe hélas trop vite !

2/10 Terrible

Solveiga, frankfurt

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Viel zu kleine Zimmer
Für den Preis völlig ungenügende zimmergrösse, alles wirkt alt, die Anlage wirkt wie ein Jugendherberge. Insgesamt enttäuschend.