Chisomo Safari Camp

Truly a top location. It was our first time in Greater Kruger so we can't compare, but we found it fantastic. The reception was warm, incredibly nice huts that are luxuriously furnished. The beds slept well and the warm duvets were nice because of the cold nights. You can hear the animals so well at night, fantastic. The food was very good and extensive, good level and very well presented. The game drives were incredibly fun with both a ranger and a tracker who knew a lot of facts. Nice people who do everything to make your experience good. We enjoyed it, would like to come back.

I stayed at Karongwe Private Game Reserve’s Chisomo Safari Camp as part of a G Adventures trip and, overall, it was quite the experience. The accommodations were clean and comfortable, the food was plentiful and delicious and the game drives were genuinely excellent. We saw many animals up close, making the drives a real highlight. The blankets and hot water bottles on cold morning drives were also a pleasant surprise. Oh, the bar in the bush was a nice experience and the stargazing was fantastic. My biggest disappointment was the optional bush walk. For 650 Rand ($40) per person, our group was taken on a relatively short walk with two guides but received little explanation beforehand about what the experience would actually involve. This overpriced add-on marred an otherwise meaningful safari experience. I would recommend either including the walk in the package with guides supported through tips or providing a much clearer description before guests pay. I was also disappointed by the response when I raised this concern about the 'bush walk'. Rather than discussing it with me and handling it in person, the staff member simply directed me to a QR code to leave feedback. I was perplexed that they would rather I speak publicly about the incident rather than handle it in the moment. I haven't posted a review on TripAdvisor in years, but specifically came here to share this. Overall, Karongwe has a lot going for it. As I mentioned, the lodging, food, game drives, bush bar and stargazing were all memorable, and seeing wildlife in the wild was ... incredible. Perhaps with some changes to how the bush walk is presented and how guest concerns are handled, the safari experience could be even better.

There are no words to express how much I loved this place and the people who work there. They are polite, kind, respectful of the animals, and the food is delicious. You truly feel loved. The rooms are spacious and clean. Around the rooms there was a lot of animals. You will forever have a unique place in my heart, guys. Thank you, especially to Solomon, a truly special person.