Indlovu River Lodge is located on the banks of the Kuvjename’ River in the heart of the 9000ha Karongwe Private game reserve, home of the big five.

From the unsurpassed peace of the chalet, from the cool oasis of your private pool, you will sit and be exhilarated by the timeless sights, sounds and sensations of Africa.

The three self-contained chalets stand tall and strong, as proud as the celebrated Kruger Park "great tusker" elephants after which they have been named.

Shingwedzi, Shawu and Kambaku offer unique privacy... your luxury family safari in the African bush.

Due to our unique layout we offer the ideal venue for a family safari in a big 5 reserve.

A babysitting facility is available and must be arranged when booking.

Both the Kruger Park and the Panorama Route are a mere 45 minutes away.

We invite you now to explore our little haven further. Just click on one of the three cottages, Shingwedzi, Shawu or Kambaku, to see which one takes your fancy.

This fine old gentleman of the wilds took his name from the Shingwedzi River and dominated this area of the Kruger Park for more than a decade.

When he eventually died, aged 55, he fell with such force that his weight drove the ivory shaft of his right tusk more than a metre into the soft earth.

The chalet that bears his name sleeps four in the main house in two fantastic en suite rooms. A further two people can be accommodated in a secluded annex across the court yard. Timber veranda and ideal plunge pool provide idyllic vantage points to survey the river while resting the mind, body and soul.

His left tusk measured 105 – 317 cm from base to tip, the longest ever measured in the Kruger Park and the sixth longest measured in Africa.

The chalet that bears his name Sleeps eight 8 in 4 en-suite bedrooms, and is attached to a beautiful open-plan lounge, dining-room, and honesty bar, opening onto a large deck over-looking the river.

A boma, gazebo on the riverbank and private swimming pool ensures an unforgettable stay.

 
His name in the Tsonga language simply means "Great Bull". Kambaku inspired enduring respect and reverence among everbody who saw him.

The chalet that bears his name is the largest of the three, sleeping nine people in two double rooms on the ground floor, and two further doubles and a single on the first floor.

Equipped with a beautiful large rock pool, a boma and a trampoline, Kambaku is an ideal family home.

Accommodation Self-Catering
Three luxury, fully equipped, self catering chalets. Each has its own private pool, braai area and is serviced daily. The tariffs are R2800.00 per chalet per night. If there are only two people, R800.00 per person per night (R1600.00).
Kambaku: Sleeps 9 Shawu: Sleeps 8 Shingwedzi: Sleeps 6