Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Luxury Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Superior Suite | Terrace/patio
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym
  • Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$1,542
includes taxes & fees
25 Oct - 26 Oct

Explore the area

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Karongwe Private Game Reserve, R36, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Blyde River Canyon
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  • Moholoholo Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre

Room options

Accessible

Highlights

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

Luxury Double or Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

Highlights

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

Superior Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

What's nearby

  • Lissataba Nature Reserve - 25 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Hoedspruit Reptile Centre - 46 min drive - 50.3 km
  • Lourene Game Farm - 53 min drive - 30.6 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 150 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lalas liquor restuarant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge

Family-friendly lodge with free breakfast and fitness centre
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge offers its guests a kids' pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the family-friendly Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (surcharge)
  • Supervised kids' activities (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include baths or showers with a deep soaking bath and a rainfall showerhead, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site 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 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

  • 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
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • No lift
  • 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 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • 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've listed 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

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 980 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: ZAR 980 (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

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and cash. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and outdoor lighting in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

As of 24 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge on 25 Oct 2025 start from NZ$1,229.90, 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 parking available at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

Yep, Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge has a free self car park and free RV/bus/truck parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Is there a spa on site at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like deep-tissue massages.

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

Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge has an outdoor pool and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge a romantic place to stay?

Romance packages and a lounge bar, as well as deep-soaking baths and premium bedding in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a children's club and a children's pool, as well as childcare services in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge is a hit with families.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Does Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge serve breakfast?

Yep, free full breakfast is available daily between 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Karongwe Portfolio - Shiduli Private Game Lodge?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.