Jan
Green seasonWildlife: Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
Kuname Safari Lodge
Greater Kruger, South Africa · Private reserve
Official rating: 5 out of 5 stars, graded by Tourism Grading Council of South AfricaLodge
Mid-range · How we rate: Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
How we rate
Explore Africa level, based on the typical lowest nightly rate per person sharing: Value under A$400, Mid-range A$400 to A$899, Luxury A$900 to A$1,799, Ultra-luxury A$1,800 or more.
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All inclusive (AI)
All meals, Teas and coffees and 11 more
5 rooms
Luxury Suite, Premier Suite
Children 12 and over
By air
via Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS)
Wi-Fi in rooms
From about A$660
per person / night, sharing
Overview
About Kuname Safari Lodge
Kuname Safari Lodge is an intimate boutique safari retreat set within South Africa's Karongwe Private Game Reserve, near Kruger, where the Kuvenyami River winds beneath the Northern Drakensberg. The lodge offers just five suites — four Luxury Suites and one Premier Suite — each designed for privacy and romance, with private decks, outdoor baths and bush views. Guests enjoy personalised service, gourmet dining and a range of safari experiences across the Greater Kruger landscape. The property is particularly suited to honeymooners, couples celebrating anniversaries and those seeking a secluded wilderness escape.
“Ultra-intimate five-suite boutique lodge in Karongwe; suits honeymooners and anniversary couples seeking maximum privacy and personalised service.”
Your stay
What's included
Board: All inclusive (AI)
Included
- All meals
- Teas and coffees
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Welcome drink
- Selected spirits, local beers, wines and soft drinks
- Two daily game drives
- Two sundowner drinks per person on the dusk safari
- Reserve fees
- Scheduled Hoedspruit Airport transfers
- Transfers from the Southern boom gate
- Dining area
- Mini fridge
- Game drives
Optional extras (at a cost)
- Laundry
- Gratuities
Facilities
Comforts and facilities
At the property
- Swimming pool
- Spa
- Wine cellar
- Viewing deck
- Boma
- Bar
- Public WiFi
In your room
- Wi-Fi in your room
- Air-conditioning
- Private deck
- Tea/coffee station
- Safe
Rooms
Where you sleep
- Luxury Suite4 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · King bed, Private deck, Outdoor bath, Indoor & outdoor shower, Air-conditioning, Mini fridge, Tea & coffee, Safe
- Premier Suite1 at the property · sleeps 2 adults · King bed, Private balcony, Outdoor bath, Indoor & outdoor shower, Air-conditioning, Mini fridge, Tea & coffee, Safe
Activities
Things to do
Included in your stay
At extra cost
Getting there
How you'll arrive
- Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS)
- Transfer
- Kuname Safari Lodge
- How you arrive
- By air · via Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport (HDS)
Good to know
Before you book
- Check-in
- From 14:00 until 15:00
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Children
- Ages 12 and over
- Single travellers
- A single supplement applies
- Accepted currencies
- ZAR
- Malaria
- Low malaria risk
When to go
Best time to visit
- January: Green season
- February: Green season
- March: Green season
- April: Good
- May: Good
- June: Dry season, best game viewing
- July: Dry season, best game viewing
- August: Dry season, best game viewing
- September: Good
- October: Good
- November: Green season
- December: Green season
- Dry season, best game viewing
- Good
- Green season
Month-by-month notes
Feb
Green seasonWildlife: Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
Mar
Green seasonWildlife: Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
Apr
GoodWildlife: Rainfall eases and visibility improves for game viewing.
Rainfall eases and visibility improves for game viewing.
May
GoodWildlife: Rainfall eases and visibility improves for game viewing.
Rainfall eases and visibility improves for game viewing.
Jun
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season; shorter grass and waterholes improve sightings.
Dry season; shorter grass and waterholes improve sightings.
Jul
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season; shorter grass and waterholes improve sightings.
Dry season; shorter grass and waterholes improve sightings.
Aug
Dry season, best game viewingWildlife: Dry season; shorter grass and waterholes improve sightings.
Dry season; shorter grass and waterholes improve sightings.
Sep
GoodWildlife: Dry bush offers excellent game viewing.
Dry bush offers excellent game viewing.
Oct
GoodWildlife: Dry bush offers excellent game viewing before the summer rains.
Dry bush offers excellent game viewing before the summer rains.
Nov
Green seasonWildlife: Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
Dec
Green seasonWildlife: Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
Hot, humid weather with afternoon thunderstorms and green bush.
How we judge each month
- Dry season, best game viewingAmong this property's strongest months for conditions, access and key experiences.
- GoodVery favourable conditions for this property and its key experiences.A generally good time to stay, with some normal seasonal compromises.
- Green seasonWorkable for specific priorities, with notable seasonal compromises.The property operates, but seasonal conditions bring substantial trade-offs.
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