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Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

Property class: 4
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An outdoor dining area with a long table set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a thatched-roof structure.
A wooden cabin with a staircase leading to a deck, surrounded by trees.
A four-poster canopy bed with a wooden bench, bedside tables, and a desk with a lamp.
An outdoor dining area with round tables set for a meal, surrounded by trees and a fire pit.
An aerial view of a private pool area surrounded by dense greenery, with a clear pool and stone pathways.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

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R36 The Karongwe Private Game Reserve, Tzaneen, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Lourene Game Farm
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Lissataba Nature Reserve
    ‪52 min drive‬
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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a wooden ceiling.

Luxury Tent, Private Bathroom, Mountain View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Mountain view
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a bed under a canopy, bedside tables with lamps, a bench, and a view of the outdoors.

Luxury Tented Safari Suite

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds OR 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 7
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

This smoke-free lodge features a full-service spa, an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a poolside bar and a complimentary children's club are on-site.
Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp offers 22 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Coffee/tea makers and minibars are provided. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the lodge's full-service spa, Thera Naka. Services include hot stone massages, facials, body treatments and manicures and pedicures. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.
During your stay at Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp, you'll be close to Lourene Game Farm. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • The restaurant, poolside bar and bar/lounge offer choices for drinking and dining
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Indulge with massages, body treatments or manicures and pedicures at Thera Naka
  • Services include babysitting, a free children's club and dry cleaning/laundry
  • 6.9 miles (11.2 km) from Lourene Game Farm and 20.4 miles (32.8 km) from Lissataba Nature Reserve
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp offers its guests a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. 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. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star lodge is smoke free.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM.
Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp has a restaurant on site.

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 4:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Free children's club
  • In-room babysitting
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Spa open daily

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
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift

More

  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Heating
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

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 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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 conservation 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 1080 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 1080 (one-way), (up to 18 years old)

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

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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, debit cards and cash
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 72 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 2:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. 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.

We should mention

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property class

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

Property is also known as

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Karongwe - Chisomo Safari Camp Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

RACHEL GEIGER

Liked: Cleanliness
Bom custo benefício
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

F

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Funcionários atenciosos, ambiente tranquilo, comida deliciosa e games (Safáris) incríveis! Ótimo custo-benefício. Altamente recomendável.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chisomo was fantastic. The manager Steven (or Stephen?) was wonderful and ever present. Food was great and plentiful. Rooms were everything you’d want. The property - pool, walkways, dining area - were all very well maintained. All staff were extremely helpful and friendly. All the activities were very well-executed and planned. Drivers/guides/trackers were wonderful (knowledgeable, friendly, professional, etc.). Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Bruno

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lodge ruim e Safári bom

Quarto com péssima limpeza, comida repetitiva, quarto ruim, chão fazia muito barulho quando andava, toalhas tinham mal cheiro. Safari muito bom e guide/tracker muito atenciosos. Equipe do bar/cozinha muito atenciosos também.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

WOW!

Matthew And Freddy= legends! Great food! Maybe some live music at the bomo dinners would be a nice touch in future:)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tommy

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

Super location

The whole experience at Chisomo was superb from the lodge and staff, through to the game drives where we saw plenty of the animals.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Amazing

Amazing stay, will recommend to all my friends. Game drives was awesome, excellent game rangers and all staff are very friendly. Great food too! Will go back