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Lauryn M
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

An amazing safari experience!

4.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed 3 Aug 2024via mobile
My husband and I stayed here for 4 nights as part of our honeymoon :) We had a lovely stay! The highlight for us was the game drives. Mandela and Colin were fabulous. A huge thank you to both of them for making our experience so wonderful. The sundowner was just wonderful while watching the sunset and seeing animals.
Our room was clean and well equipped. We had the premium (honey moon suite) and I think it was worth it for the extra space. We never used the outside bathroom but it looked lovely.
We also never used the pool but again it looked lovely. A little too cold for us at that time of year!
A wonderful way to end our amazing honeymoon trip in South Africa. Such an amazing country!
Date of stay: July 2024
Room Tip: I would book the premium suite as it is larger.
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Karongwe Reservations, Marketing at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge, responded to this review
Responded 6 Aug 2024
Dear Lauryn
Thank you for sharing your lovely feedback with us!
We are delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful honeymoon visit during your stay with us.
We would love to welcome you back for more Karongwe Magic in the near future.
Warm Regards
Kuname Lodge
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Reviewed 24 June 2024

Having been to Kruger a lot, I was apprehensive about the size of Karongwe, but it turned out to be more than large enough, it never felt like we were inhibited by the size.
The food was outstanding (and I would consider myself critical with food usually), our guide and tracker were both great guys and found us loads of wonderful sightings.
The cheetah walking that they allow has to be a highlight and could be a major drawcard for Karongwe in general.

The lodge is set in a stunning location over the river bed, which I gather is mostly dry, but that didn't bother us as we had that expectation. With only a few chalets, it is lovely and intimate.
I would say the rooms leave a bit to be desired (having stayed in other lodges). They're not bad by any means, but they're not very big, and they're also quite close to one another that you don't really have a great sense of privacy in my opinion. However they are nicely set up.

Overall I would recommend Kuname.

Date of stay: June 2024
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Karongwe Reservations, Marketing at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 26 June 2024

Dear Nicholas
Thank you for sharing your beautiful and valued feedback with us.
We are delighted to hear that you had such an amazing stay during your recent visit!
We have taken your suggestions to heart as we strive to improve the guest experience we offer at the lodge.
We would love to host you again in the near future.
Warm Regards
Kuname Lodge

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Reviewed 14 June 2024

What can we say…from the moment we arrived, Kuname Private Lodge was simply AMAZING. THE STAFF. THE FOOD. THE ANIMALS. THE LODGE. Everything about it!! Truly an amazing trip. We will be back!

Date of stay: June 2024
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Karongwe Reservations, Marketing at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 15 June 2024

Thank you for sharing your great feedback with us.
We are delighted to hear that you felt taken care of during your recent visit.
We hope to welcome you back again in the near future.
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Reviewed 7 November 2023

Staff, Adolphe, Lucky, Silma, Philipp, Steven it was a great pleasure to stay at Kuname, excellent service, food, gane drives, sunsets, sunrises, wine, water and the magnificent frinedlyness. Fifth btime at Karongwe, first time at lovely Kuname

Date of stay: October 2023
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Karongwe Reservations, Marketing at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 8 November 2023

Thank you for taking the time to send this wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Karongwe in the future. Karongwe Regards.

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Reviewed 3 September 2023 via mobile

I have been to this wonderful place a few days ago, in the month of August. I would like to emphasise all the staff who work there because they are wonderful. The place is wonderful, the houses are beautiful and the food is great, I have nothing negative.

I would especially like to emphasise our guide in Adolf Park, who put everything every day so that we were happy in the car watching animals and our watcher.
Also to Robert, the person in charge of all the guests.
Thank you for everything, it has been really wonderful. We'll Be Back.

Room tip: Wear comfortable clothes for safaris
Date of stay: August 2023
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Karongwe Reservations, Marketing at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 18 September 2023

Thank you for taking the time to send this wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Karongwe in the future. Karongwe Regards.

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Reviewed 13 August 2023

Kuname offered us an excellent experience. We had the Manor House as we travelled with our two adult children. The additional beds in the attic were a real bonus. The watering hole outside the fence attracted a number of animals. The foods was excellent as were all the services.
Guide and driver (Forget and Eddie) were fantastic.

Date of stay: June 2023
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Karongwe Reservations, Marketing at Karongwe Portfolio - Kuname Lodge, responded to this reviewResponded 28 August 2023

Thank you for taking the time to send this wonderful feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Karongwe in the future. Karongwe Regards.

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