DISCOVER WHERE KARONGWE IS LOCATED IN SOUTH AFRICA
Discover Karongwe in the UNESCO Kruger to Canyons Biosphere, where rivers, canyons and savannahs converge to create one of Africa’s most iconic safari landscapes.
South Africa’s Kruger Lowveld
Karongwe is located in South Africa’s Kruger Lowveld, part of the Greater Kruger region - one of the most recognised safari landscapes on earth. This area is renowned for its biodiversity, dramatic scenery, and the chance to experience wildlife in its natural habitat.
KRUGER TO CANYONS BIOSPHERE
Karongwe lies within the UNESCO-recognised Kruger to Canyons Biosphere - a conservation region that stretches from Kruger National Park to the Blyde River Canyon. This designation connects parks, private reserves, and local communities into a single living system, making it one of the world’s most important conservation landscapes.
THE BLYDE RIVER CANYON
Just beyond Karongwe lies the Blyde River Canyon - the world’s largest green canyon and one of South Africa’s natural wonders. Its sandstone cliffs, waterfalls, and forested slopes form part of the famous Panorama Route. Guests often add an excursion here to take in viewpoints such as the Three Rondavels, God’s Window, and Bourke’s Luck Potholes, or to enjoy a boat trip on the Blyde Dam, where hippos, crocodiles and birdlife are often seen.
Proximity to Kruger National Park
Karongwe is part of the Greater Kruger ecosystem and sits close to Kruger National Park — one of the most famous safari destinations in the world. Staying here offers the best of both worlds: the privacy and exclusivity of a private reserve, with easy access to Kruger for day trips and wider exploration.
Close to South Africa’s best-known private reserves
Many travellers recognise names like Singita, Londolozi, or Lion Sands. Karongwe shares the same Greater Kruger landscape, Big Five wildlife, and luxury safari experience - with the added advantage of being part of the UNESCO Kruger to Canyons Biosphere and close to the Blyde River Canyon.
What makes Karongwe unique is its regenerative vision: every stay supports land restoration, wildlife protection, and community upliftment. Guests choose Karongwe not only for its location and wildlife, but also for the chance to enjoy a world-class safari that creates lasting impact.
Getting to Karongwe
Karongwe is easily accessible by air or road:
By air: Daily flights to Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport, approximately one hour from the reserve. Private charter options are also available.
By road: A five-hour scenic drive from Johannesburg, crossing the Drakensberg escarpment into the Lowveld.
Nearby access: Karongwe is close to the town of Hoedspruit, with access to medical facilities and support services.
WHY KARONGWE?
Choosing Karongwe means choosing more than a location. It means being part of South Africa’s most iconic safari region - the Greater Kruger and the Kruger to Canyons Biosphere - while staying in a reserve with a unique purpose: to regenerate the land, sustain wildlife and uplift the people who live alongside it.
“The bush reminds you of life in every moment - the warmth of the sun softened by a cool breeze on a game drive, the scent of potato bush at dusk, birds calling through the day, and hyenas whooping at night. Karongwe never lets you forget you’re alive in the wild.”