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Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge

Property class: 4
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A poolside area with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by tropical vegetation.
A wooden deck with a pool, lounge chairs, and a table with a bottle of wine and a glass.
A bar area with a stone counter, wooden chairs, and a pool in the background.
An outdoor dining area with tables set for a meal, a fire pit, and a bamboo fence.
A bedroom with a canopy bed, a large mirror, a vanity with a sink, and a window with a view of trees.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Karongwe Private Game Reserve, R36, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Lissataba Nature Reserve
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Reptile Centre
    ‪56 min drive‬
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Room options

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a view of an outdoor seating area.

Luxury Double or Twin Room

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a canopy bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, and a large rug.

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Garden view
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A spacious bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden bench, a desk, and a chair.

Superior Suite

  • Garden view
  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Double or Twin LUXURY

  • Sleeps 6

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a desk with a chair, a mirror, and a nightstand with a lamp.

Luxury Inter-Leading Suites

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

SUITE SUPERIOR KING BED

  • Sleeps 8

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About the neighborhood

What's nearby

  • Lissataba Nature Reserve - 29 min drive - 16.3 miles
  • Selati Nature Reserve - 47 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Lourene Game Farm - 56 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 56 min drive - 31.3 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 123 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lalas liquor restuarant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge

Guests staying at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge enjoy an outdoor pool, a children's pool, and free WiFi in public areas. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available on request) for ZAR 1080 per person one-way. The front desk has multilingual staff on hand 24/7 to help with luggage storage, dry cleaning/laundry, and tours or tickets. Other amenities at this family-friendly lodge include a kids' club, coffee/tea in a common area, and a library.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds are dressed in Egyptian cotton sheets and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and free toiletries. Refrigerators, electric kettles, and safes are also standard.
Guests can experience the thrill of a safari, and take advantage of an outdoor pool. Other recreational amenities include a children's pool.

Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

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

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include deep-tissue massages and hot stone massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Boma Area

Things to do

  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a regional park
  • In the mountains
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Hot stone massages

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
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 1 floor
  • 6 buildings
  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Deep soaking bathtub or rainfall showerhead
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

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 72 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
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

  • Diners Club
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Additional fee: ZAR 40 per person, per stay

These are all of the 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

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

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

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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available during limited hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with free RV, bus, and truck parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and outdoor lighting.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • Noise-free rooms can't be guaranteed.

Property class

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge provides free cancellation on certain room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

As of Sep 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge on Sep 30, 2026 start from $741, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a spa at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

Spa services at the lodge include deep-tissue massages.

Does Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge include a casino on the premises?

No, Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge?

No, this lodge doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

Does Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge serves free full breakfasts at Boma Area each morning.

Will Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge.

Does Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge have a wedding venue on site?

If you plan to exchange vows during your trip, consider the wedding services available at Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge.

Karongwe- Shiduli Safari Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Todo o conjunto
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super recomendo

Excelente hotel e staff sensacional!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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 .
Verified review

8/10 Good

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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...
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 !
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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