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Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with fitness centre and spa services
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Superior Suite | Terrace/patio
Lounge
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Safari
Lounge

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Bathroom sink

Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Large Single Beds

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Luxury Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Superior Suite

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Reception

Karongwe Portfolio - Karongwe River Lodge

Pool
Spa
Parking included
Free WiFi
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (25)
The price is AU$1,766
includes taxes & fees
30 Dec - 31 Dec
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About the area

Map
Karongwe Private Game Reserve, R36, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380

What's nearby

  • Karongwe Private Game Reserve - 1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 51 min drive
  • Makalali Game Reserve - 52 min drive
  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre - 55 min drive
  • Blyde River Canyon - 81 min drive

About this property

Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge in the mountains
You can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a poolside bar and a terrace at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge. Treat yourself to a hot stone massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant, Boma Area, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the gym; the property also has a garden, a library and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a fireplace in reception and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • A TV in reception, a gift shop and a water dispenser
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers or deep-soaking baths plus free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Fridges, childcare services and heating

Languages

Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Zulu

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 on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • 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
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • In-room babysitting
  • 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.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • 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 have included 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

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

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

Does Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Is Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

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

What time is check-out at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Does Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM-4:00 PM on request. A fee of ZAR 770 per person applies.

Where is Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge located?

Situated in a regional park, this family-friendly lodge is in the same region as Blyde River Canyon.

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.