Karongwe Private Game Reserve, R36, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
What's nearby
Karongwe Private Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 51 min drive - 55.6 km
Makalali Game Reserve - 52 min drive - 46.6 km
Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 55 min drive - 56.5 km
Blyde River Canyon - 81 min drive - 78.8 km
Getting around
Airport shuttle (surcharge)
About this property
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge
Enjoy your visit to Karongwe Private Game Reserve with a stay at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge. Guests can indulge in deep-tissue massages, and Boma Area serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar, and a fitness center.
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu
At a glance
Hotel size
24 rooms
Arranged over 1 level
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out time is 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
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Children
Babysitting*
Supervised childcare*
Children's club*
Pets
No pets or service animals allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Onsite parking limited
Transfers
Airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM*
Other information
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Property amenities
Food and drink
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Poolside bar
Coffee/tea in a common area
Water dispenser
Traveling with children
Children's club (surcharge)
Children's pool
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
What to do
Yoga classes
Safari
Wildlife viewing
Golfing nearby
Horse riding nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Pool loungers
Romance packages
Facilities
6 buildings/towers
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Terrace
Library
Fireplace in lobby
Television in common areas
Mosquito nets
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Spa services
Traditional architecture
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Room amenities
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Turndown service
Premium bedding
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Deep soaking bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Free bottled water
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Special features
Spa
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.
Dining
Boma Area - This buffet restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Reservations are required.
Fees & policies
Mandatory fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
Airport shuttle transfer per adult: ZAR 770 (one-way)
Transfer service fee per child: ZAR 770 (one-way)
Additional fee: ZAR 40 per person, per stay
This property is located in Karongwe Private Game Reserve. The additional mandatory fee covers a rhino conservation levy, charged at check-out.
Optional extras
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 770 per person (one-way)
Children & extra beds
In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge
Supervised childcare is available for an extra charge
Children's club access is available for an extra charge
Airport shuttle service for children costs ZAR 770 (one-way)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Cashless transactions are available.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Does Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool and a children's pool.
Are pets allowed at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Free RV/bus/truck parking is available.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM on request. The charge is ZAR 770 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge and nearby?
Have fun with nearby activities such as horseback riding and practice your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation onsite includes yoga, game viewing, and a wildlife and game drive. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the lodge's other amenities, which include a fitness center and spa services. Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge also has a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Boma Area.
Does Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
What's the area around Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge like?
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge is located a short 1-minute walk from Karongwe Private Game Reserve.
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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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 Exceptional
Oct 12, 2019
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.
Nickolas
Nickolas, 3-night romance trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
Oct 2, 2014
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.
Elad
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2014
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!
Tab123
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 3, 2023
Verified traveler
2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 23, 2020
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.
Verified traveler
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Oct 10, 2019
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.
Sérgio
Sérgio, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 10, 2019
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.
Bruna
Bruna, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good
Aug 16, 2018
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
Felipe
Felipe, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2018
Super recomendo
Excelente hotel e staff sensacional!
TATIANA SEIXAS
TATIANA SEIXAS, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 18, 2017
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.
Mariano
Mariano, 3-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 19, 2017
Nous n'avons pas réussi à voir les animaux promis .. Mais c'est le lot du safari dans un grand site
ALAIN
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 3, 2017
Super Safari
Super Guide und Tracker, super Reservat. Value for money is OK. Zimmer sind basic, aber ok. Gleiches gilt für Restaurant.
Christoph
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 2, 2017
Verified traveler
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2016
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.
Eduardo
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8/10 Very Good
Feb 21, 2016
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
Verified traveler
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 12, 2016
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 .
Josane Maria
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very Good
Jan 7, 2016
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.
jrma83
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 17, 2015
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...
Aurore
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 20, 2014
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 !
Jean-Noel
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
Mar 19, 2014
Viel zu kleine Zimmer
Für den Preis völlig ungenügende zimmergrösse, alles wirkt alt, die Anlage wirkt wie ein Jugendherberge. Insgesamt enttäuschend.