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4 Day Karongwe River Lodge Luxury Safari

Spend the day relaxing by the pool or watching animals from your private patio before embarking on an afternoon safari in an open game drive vehicle. The magnificent Makhutsi River perspective is a natural treasure, and your big parlour room opening onto a large terrace affords numerous possibilities to see elephant and grazing antelope. Dining beneath the stars has never
been more romantic than when enjoying Pan African cuisine in a rustic outdoor Boma or, on alternate evenings, in the beautiful dining room. To accompany your meal, choose from a large selection of top South African and overseas beers and wines, as well as spirits and soft drinks.

The lodge features a sizable living space with doors that open up onto a deck, which creates an atmosphere that is perfect for viewing wildlife. A lovely panorama of the Makhutsi River may be enjoyed from the resort as well. The lodge gives its guests the option of lodging in one of seven suites, five of which are Luxury Suites, two of which are Family Suites, two of which are Executive Suites, and two of which are Presidential Suites; each of these suites comes with a private plunge pool. In addition to having access to the Internet, a library, and a spa at no additional cost, you will also have the comfort of knowing that there is security on the premises at all times. Suites comes fully equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

Spend the day relaxing by the pool or watching animals from your private patio before embarking on an afternoon safari in an open game drive vehicle. The magnificent Makhutsi River perspective is a natural treasure, and your big parlour room opening onto a large terrace affords numerous possibilities to see elephant and grazing antelope. Dining beneath the stars has never
been more romantic than when enjoying Pan African cuisine in a rustic outdoor Boma or, on alternate evenings, in the beautiful dining room. To accompany your meal, choose from a large selection of top South African and overseas beers and wines, as well as spirits and soft drinks.

The lodge features a sizable living space with doors that open up onto a deck, which creates an atmosphere that is perfect for viewing wildlife. A lovely panorama of the Makhutsi River may be enjoyed from the resort as well. The lodge gives its guests the option of lodging in one of seven suites, five of which are Luxury Suites, two of which are Family Suites, two of which are Executive Suites, and two of which are Presidential Suites; each of these suites comes with a private plunge pool. In addition to having access to the Internet, a library, and a spa at no additional cost, you will also have the comfort of knowing that there is security on the premises at all times. Suites comes fully equipped with air conditioning and a private bathroom.

Highlights

  • Open vehicle game drives through the Kruger National Park
  • See the Big 5 animals

Included

  • Collection and drop off from Johannesburg in a luxury air-conditioned vehicle
  • All meals, teas, coffees and snacks
  • 3 Nights’ accommodation at Karongwe River Lodge
  • 3 Morning and 3 afternoon safaris in open safari vehicles.
  • A choice of local beer, wine or soft drink per person on sundowner safaris
  • Wi-fi
  • Tourism levy/reserve entrance fee and Rhino levies

Excluded

  • Scheduled flights to/from OR Tambo International Airport
  • Meals not specified in the itinerary
  • Mini Bar, curio, telephone, spa and laundry expenses.
  • Activities not specified in the itinerary.
  • Premium and imported beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Purchases of a personal nature

Itinerary

Day 1 -

You will be met at OR Tambo International Airport and driven to Karongwe River Lodge, arriving in time for a light lunch. Spend the next few hours relaxing by the pool or on the deck before heading out on a late afternoon safari in an open game drive vehicle. After watching the sun set, return to the lodge for dinner, which will be served either in the dining room or outside beneath the stars (weather permitting). You overnight in a luxury suite at Karongwe River Lodge and your stay includes lunch and dinner.

Day 2 to 3 -

A 5:00 a.m. wake-up call, along with a hot coffee and rusks, will get you ready for a three-hour sunrise game drive in the reserve. A late breakfast awaits you when you return to the resort. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing at the pool, library, spa, or lounge area. Your afternoon game drive will begin at 16:00 and end around 19:00, just in time for dinner in the dining room or outside under the stars (weather permitting). You spend the night in a deluxe suite at Karongwe River Lodge, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4 -

On your final morning, you can have another early game drive while watching the sun rise, followed by a substantial breakfast before departing for Johannesburg mid-morning. You will arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in the late afternoon, around 17:00. Today's deal includes breakfast at the resort.

Return

Important Information

Additional Accommodation Options

Luxury Suite
From R27 815 per person sharing
From R36 375 per single traveller

Executive Suite
From R28 885 per person sharing
From R41 795 per single traveller

Presidential Suite
From R29 955 per person sharing
From R42 725 per single traveller

Collection / Drop off

Collection from the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 06:30am.

Drop-off at the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from 17h00

Please note

If you plan to fly out of OR Tambo International Airport on the last day of the safari tour, we suggest reserving a domestic flight that departs no earlier than 19h30 and an international flight that departs no earlier than 21h00.

Prices valid for 2025 | Subject to change | Peak Season Rates may
Apply | Children’s Rates available on request

Itinerary

Day 1

You will be met at OR Tambo International Airport and driven to Karongwe River Lodge, arriving in time for a light lunch. Spend the next few hours relaxing by the pool or on the deck before heading out on a late afternoon safari in an open game drive vehicle. After watching the sun set, return to the lodge for dinner, which will be served either in the dining room or outside beneath the stars (weather permitting). You overnight in a luxury suite at Karongwe River Lodge and your stay includes lunch and dinner.

Day 2 to 3

A 5:00 a.m. wake-up call, along with a hot coffee and rusks, will get you ready for a three-hour sunrise game drive in the reserve. A late breakfast awaits you when you return to the resort. The remainder of the day can be spent relaxing at the pool, library, spa, or lounge area. Your afternoon game drive will begin at 16:00 and end around 19:00, just in time for dinner in the dining room or outside under the stars (weather permitting). You spend the night in a deluxe suite at Karongwe River Lodge, which includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Day 4

On your final morning, you can have another early game drive while watching the sun rise, followed by a substantial breakfast before departing for Johannesburg mid-morning. You will arrive at OR Tambo International Airport in the late afternoon, around 17:00. Today’s deal includes breakfast at the resort.

Starting from:

ZAR 27,815 sharing

ZAR 36,375 single

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Starting from:

R 27815

R 36375

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