Where rivers meet

Life gathers

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5 STAR PRIVATE BIG FIVE RESERVE IN THE KRUGER TO CANYONS BIOSPHERE, SOUTH AFRICA

Karongwe, meaning the place of meeting, is where six rivers converge in one of Africa’s most celebrated safari landscapes. Here, at the foot of the Drakensberg mountains, water gathers life, wildlife roams freely, people and stories intertwine, and every moment is alive with meaning.

Karongwe is home to a collection of intimate lodges and private villas within the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere. Here, world-class Big 5 game viewing meets soulful hospitality, and every stay becomes part of something larger, restoring ecosystems, strengthening communities, and redefining what a luxury safari can be. This is safari, reimagined with purpose, presence and story.

Stay At Karongwe

Exclusive luxury safari lodges, camps and villas

Location Kruger to Canyons Biosphere - South Africa

Karongwe is set in South Africa’s Kruger Lowveld, part of the Greater Kruger region. This wilderness is renowned for its biodiversity, dramatic scenery and the chance to encounter wildlife in its natural habitat. The reserve also forms part of the UNESCO-recognised Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, a vast conservation area that links Kruger National Park with the Blyde River Canyon. Here, protected parks, private reserves and local communities are connected into a single living system, making it one of the most significant conservation landscapes in the world.

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Experiences

Karongwe’s experiences go beyond the Big Five, connecting you to land, life, and legacy.

Exclusive Offers

Explore Karongwe's curated exclusive offers, from extended stays to thoughtful extras that make every moment more meaningful.

Weddings

Begin your forever where rivers meet and the wild bears witness — a wedding woven into the heart of nature.

Stories

The land, the wildlife, the people — each has a story to tell. Here you’ll find the voices of guides and trackers, conservation teams and community partners.