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Five Shy Meerkat Tours – Original Tours Since 2004
The most popular of our activities we offer are without a doubt the daily wild habituated meerkat tours. These tours that commence only at sunrise are dependent on fair weather, since these little creatures will not venture outside their burrows on cold and rainy days. (No tours on rainy days & Christmas day).

Meerkats are part of the so-called Shy 5 which also includes the bat-eared fox, the aardvark, porcupine and aardwolf.

The meerkat tours last between 2-3 hours and booking is essential. Upon arrival at the meerkat burrows, guests are treated to a hot cup of coffee, after which they are issued with a lightweight aluminium chair to sit in while observing the meerkats as they come out of the burrow into the sunshine and then go about their daily routine of foraging and frolicking. These habituated wild animals are never fed or handled by humans.

Tours are presented by JD Glinister, and his team. It is a fantastic experience & unique privilege to get this close to these little creatures in the wild.

Tours starts at sun rise.
Meeting point 9km outside Oudtshoorn on the R62 - entrance to the right.

Beautiful pool and deck for those lazy summer days.

Stone throw away from the World's renowned Hobie Beach.

Beat away to heart of the African Bushveld....with our fun and interactive drumming classes...

Our drumming classes can be for all ages and all numbers of travellers that would like to participate during their stay....

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Our curated wine tasting event features the finest selection of South African wines

and where the spirit of the African bush meets the sophistication of the vine.

Discover the rich flavors as you sip on award-winning varietals, expertly paired with a

delightful array of gourmet snacks.

From robust reds to crisp whites, each wine is complemented by delicious bites,

including artisanal cheeses, savoury charcuterie, and fresh fruit. Whether you’re a

seasoned connoisseur or a curious newcomer, this immersive experience promises

to elevate your appreciation for South African wines while enjoying the perfect

culinary pairings.

Don’t miss this opportunity to savour the best of both worlds!

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All adventures start with the first step and the first step to having fun for any child at Karongwe Portfolio is to experience our pure fun little paws Programme. We are proud to launch our little paws Programme
which is full of fun interactive activities ranging from:
- hair braiding
- face painting
- board games
- children's foot spa
- goodie bags
- children's veggie garden
- cookie making
- pizza making
- bubbles
- clay making paw's
- tracker 101

Karongwe Portfolio prides itself in giving any child the best safari experience imaginable whilst enjoying their stay at any of our incredible lodges with the greatest service by all members of staff

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Shiduli Relaxation Center -
African Awakening - Drawing inspiration from the Marula tree and the African traditional healing beliefs, an ultra relax indulgent full body massage.

African Vigour -
A warm aroma blend infused with circulatory boosting essential oils is coupled with a deep tissue massage relieving deep seated tension all the way to the core of the muscle.

Body Exfoliation -
Our cleansing preparatory body scrubs are made with 100 % natural blend of plant botanicals to gently and effectively eliminate dead skin cells.
Body Wrap -
To commence this sensory journey you will receive a full body exfoliation, followed by herbal fusion back and legs massage.

TheraNaka essential oils -
Influenced by nature and focused on naturally improving the condition of the skin.

Hand Massage - Ideal for hard working hands experience the healing touch.
Foot Massage - The soulful journey will take your feet through a geranium and pine sugar exfoliation
whilst soaking in a herbal bath.

African Wood Massage - Mimicking the rhythmical patterns of an African dance, the TheraNaka signature massage blendsight stretching techniques and specially designed body and facial wooden implements to relax and restore the weary body.

Enjoy an absolutely and unforgettable thrilling experience with 40 minute flight through the famous Olifants River Gorge.

Relax in the bush with a soulful meditative yoga experience Ubuntu Yoga which gentle African flavored practice. The fee also contributes to Ubuntu Yoga Project at Nourish Eco Village . ( Nourish NPO)

to help train promising local candidates and help them earn their certification.

Celebrate the magnificent view of the lowveld from the top of the highest outcrop on Karongwe with a short climb accompanied by a guide. Enjoy a sundowner with the backdrop of the Drakensberg mountains whilst soaking in the 360 view of the huge stretch of the valley whilst sipping on your favourite refreshment and picnic snacks.

Leave your legacy in Africa and plant a tree in our community.

The tree planting experience offer guests the experience to visit our community whether it be Enable or Bismarck - they are then able to plant a tree which could consist of a fruit tree or another tree species.

The interactive tree planting experience also offers the clients a chance to see the community work that is being done by our portfolio.

The tree's planted will have the guests name on it - we continue to focus on planting and impacting for the future.

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Enjoy a relaxing time under the bright beautiful African Sky reclining in a hammock while learning about the night sky, In summer Orion and his dog Sirius can be seen chasing Taurus and Pleiades a cross the sky. In winter Scorpio and Corvus the crow is visible along with the ever present southern cross, Magellanic clouds and the coal sack. With planets making appearances at certain times of the year, the rings around Saturn, the many moon of Jupiter visible through good binoculars.

Embark on a culinary journey with our portfolio....our interactive cooking experience is designed for all sizes in terms of groups.

Under the guidance of our head chefs at our lodges.... we share the special secrets to the heart of African traditional breads; meals and donuts that are made over the african fire.

Hearty meals prepared by our team....creates the best experiences on the Karongwe Portfolio culinary journey.....

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Make memories with your partner of friends while enjoying a unique traditional Shangaan African Dinner. Cuisine in particular gives us distinct glimpse of culture and it's people. This fun filled experience will leave you with new appreciation of cultural diversity which goes hand in hand with the whole experience and understanding of the beautiful Shangaan culture.

Experience our local community with a visit to our near by village. This tour allows you to see how the local people live, their culture and day to day program. It also gives you the opportunity to interact with children at grass roots level and generally a very enriching experience.

An Educational Walk concentrating on the Fauna and Flora within the Karongwe Reserve

Morning and Afternoon Game Drives within the Karongwe Game Reserve

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Photographic half day workshop - 4 hours broken down into 1 hour and 45 minute lessons. Each section will include a short guided practical session and time for questions.

Lessons breakdown:

- introductions

- camera basics

- camera settings

- camera gear

- phone and photography

- types of composition

-making of an image

- building a colour style

- programs and where to start

- editing on your phone

- Lightroom

- Editing on Camera

Workbooks will be handed out to take notes with

Each lesson will be recorded and sent to participants

Access to a WhatsApp group

The battle to keep wildlife safe from poachers is a constant challenge in all private game reserves and national parks across Africa

Therefore our portfolio - felt the importance to share how relevant the work of our anti-poaching and k9 unit is on a daily basis to the security and safety of the reserve.

We are proud to share that our portfolio will be offering talks and walking experiences with our anti-poaching team - to learn more on what it means to combat poaching on the ground as wildlife officer on a daily basis.

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