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Reviews of Karongwe Portfolio - Chisomo Safari Camp This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

R36 Hoedspruit, 24˚11’10.58”S 30˚32’20.53”E, 1380 Hoedspruit, South Africa

#42 of 86 hotels in Hoedspruit

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 31 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    9.2

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    8.9

  • Free Wifi

    10.0

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  • Reviewed: May 28, 2025

    10
    Amazing, amazing, amazing.
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Our group of 12 cannot think of one single thing we didn’t like about this camp.

    The staff at Chisomo Safari Camp was exceptional. They were extremely accommodating to our group. Some examples - There was a safari ride set up for us on the afternoon we arrived. We arrived at 3:00 and we were off looking for the “big 5” at 3:30PM. - The Manager Thabo offered to have lunch available for us when we arrived from our drive up from Johannesburg - On our last day, we had an early departure scheduled and Thabo accommodated us by having a full hot breakfast available much to our surprise. - We had several in our group that had dietary restrictions. The kitchen staff made sure that breads and other items were specially prepared so they could enjoy their meals as well. - Our guide and tracker(Matthew and Forget) did an exceptional job. They answered all of our many questions about the birds and wildlife. They pointed out things that we would never have spotted on our own as we drove down the roads and in the bush. By the end of our stay, they were as much a part of our group as those of us that were guests. - The facilities are extremely well-maintained and enjoyable to stay at. - Donald, who would walk us back with his torch every night in the dark, made sure that he learned exactly which units we were each staying in after the first night. He went out of his way to talk to us about the animals on the property and his concern for our safety; as well as our return for a visit in the future.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: December 1, 2024

    10
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Friendly staff and very welcoming. I appreciate the blanket and hot water bottle for the game drive during the cold months, the warm towel and drink after the game drive

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: February 29, 2024

    9.0
    Tranquility!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    None

    It was my first time in a safari tent and I love it. It was an amazing experience. Friendly staff. The food was delicious. The stay made an effort to make gluten-free food for me. Thank you to all the admin and cooking staff The game drives were mazing! We were able to see the big five. Thank you to our Ranger and Tracker, Evans and Sondy. The location is perfect.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: November 21, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights

    - no covered safari cars when raining - thick bush makes sightings more difficult

    - Interior of the tents. - Friendly staff

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 9, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    We met all big 5 in 24hours. Nice and friendly staff. Nice setting and dinner room

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Ranger did not seem very enthusiastic like previous times we visited Karongwe.

    Lodge Staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 30, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Can be chilly at night even with the heater. And chilly mornings so warm clothes is recommended. Wish we had a boma dinner and saw lions...but that's nature! We loved it.

    Glamping tent units were so nice and spacious. Such a cool experience. Guided safaris were great as well and saw so many animals UP CLOSE. Everything was on schedule. Food was fantastic with a huge variety. We never went hungry. Staff were wonderful and wish we had more time to chat with them and other guests.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 19, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing evwrything was perfect

    From our arrival to departure we received the best hospitality. The staff are very friendly and madr sure their guest has everything they need. The room is very spacious. We enjoyed the food, the staff and the whole setting.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 16, 2023

    10
    Rustic elegance
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing.

    Extremely personable staff, warm and friendly. The whole camp resonates with a retro rustic elegance. The game drives are phenomenal.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: June 11, 2023

    10
    good experience
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    food was exceptional, staff attendance, experience

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: May 25, 2023

    10
    Fantastic!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The location, staff, food, accommodations and activities were excellent!

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: April 3, 2023

    10
    An awesome experience.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 5 nights

    Not any specific issue.

    I really enjoyed staying there, Steven and Gilda were amazing very friendly, knowledgeable, problem solver and caring. Also the other staff like Raimondo and Matthew also were great. It was an excellent experience. The way they were caring us, locating the lunch and dinner table. the occasions that we could have group Dinner and Lunches... was really good.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 6, 2023

    9.0
    great! enjoyed the game drives and the food. thanks
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rienie is amazing. the rest of the staff was also great. very friendly and Accommodating. always smiling

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: January 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There were a lot of people walking around in different colourful shirts to the regular staff, and we could only assume they were some form of management. What was really disappointing was that they all seemed to important to even introduce themselves to guests, if they even spoke to you at all.

    Beautiful location, knowledgeable guides and a fantastic kitchen and waiting staff.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: December 28, 2022

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Confusion over the all inclusive drinks package. Initially the resort had no record of the option and secondly, only beer and house wine (not local wine...as initially stated) was included

    Great place for viewing the wild animals...Big 5 everywhere 👍

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: September 12, 2022

    10
    Chisomo, you can't go wrong
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    None

    Game drives with Evans and Sondi was excellent. They really do their best to get us close to the big 5. The leopard and cheetah encounter was top class. Food was great.

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: July 11, 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant, but won’t be back.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Rooms need a revamp. Not what I expected with open plan as well. Too much traffic on the reserve for its size. I think 2 nights would have been adequate, not 3.

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: April 27, 2023

    7.0
    Fun, pleasant and adventurous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    I think for the money spent per couple per night you would expect rooms to be more upmarket (no aircon in the room) and the place in general to be more upmarket. For example, the game drive was phenomenal with amazing rangers going out of their way to give you an experience. However the lodge stocked one drink per person for sunset. They asked us what would we like to have prior the drive and we got exactly the one drink we chose as only one unit per choice was stocked. This is what I call "penny wise pound foolish": I have been to countless game drives and for that price you should get a variety of drinks and food in unlimited quantity (there is only so much you can eat and drink in 20 minutes anyway as eating and drinking is not allowed during the game drive but only during break).

    The service and the staff are absolutely phenomenal. Friendly, customer orientated, going out of their way to make your stay memorable. And they did. The location of the place and the fact that you have animals outside your room door is a special feature that do not get in many places. The main restaurant with the whole reception area are beautiful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: October 4, 2022

    7.0
    enjoyed our stay but 6 days too long
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 6 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    too large

    accommodation

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: July 2, 2025

    9.0
    great time,excellent staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in June 2025

  • Reviewed: May 30, 2025

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: October 25, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: August 6, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Luxury Tent
    • Stayed 5 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in July 2023

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