Kuname Manor House
Spa Treatments
Spa - enjoy the selection of spa treatments with heavenly aromas to herbal purity this unique body range of treatments is mesmerizing and sense-soothing.
African Awakening
Drawing inspiration from the Marula tree and the African traditional healing beliefs, an ultra relaxing indulgent full body massage.
African Vigour -
A warm aroma blend infused with circulatory boosting essential oils is coupled with deep tissue massage relieving deep tension in the muscle.
Body Exfoliation - Our cleansing preparatory body scrubs are made with a 100% natural blend of plant botanicals to gently and effectively eliminate dead skin cells.
Body wrap - Let your mind drift off while you are cocooned in a comforting envelopment of fragrant oils and African wraps from our therapeutic range.
Thera Naka Essential Care Facial - Influenced by nature and focused on naturally improving condition on the skin.
Hand Ritual - Experience the healing touch for your hands and forearms.
Foot Ritual - This soulful journey will take your feet through Geranium and Pine Sugar exfoliation whilst soaking in a herbal salt bath.
African Wood Massage -
Mimicking the rhythmical patterns of an African dance, the Thera Naka signature massage blendsight stretching techniques and specially designed body and facial wooden implements to relax and restore your weary body.
Helicopter Flips
Exciting scenic helicopter flips over the Oliphant’s gorge offers a once in a lifetime experience of this untouched beauty of Africa from the sky.
Anti- poaching walks
Take up the opportunity to experience a once in a lifetime - first hand anti-poaching excursion on foot with an anti-poaching specialist. Learn about the tracking methods and more about the plight of poaching of our precious wildlife. This experience will leave you with a clearer understanding and unforgettable memory.
A walk with Karongwe Private Game reserve anti-poaching team is like taking a step into a completely different world. This is not just a walk through the bush. You walk through the bush while being aware of not just the wild animals but also of the so called kill zones and escape routes. You become aware of where possible poachers might be waiting for darkness. You also become aware of where to walk and where not to, you really become exposed to how real this war for conservation is.
Even though this walk is filled with dangers of not only the nature but also the poacher you definitely find a sense of safety with the experience of the anti-poaching team.
Interactive Cooking
Interactive Cooking - Take pleasure in interactive cooking lessons of traditional South African cuisine with our local chefs and get to test your cooking skills afterwards. Choose between African and traditional warm Afrikaans cuisine.
Star Gazing
Star gazing -
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 across 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 moons of Jupiter visible through good binoculars.
Traditional Shangaan Evening
Traditional Shangaan evening -
Make memories with your partners of friends while enjoying a unique traditional Shangaan African dinner. Cuisine in particular gives us distinct glimpse of a culture and its people. This fun filled experience will leave you with a new appreciation of cultural diversity which goes hand in hand with the whole experience and understanding of the beautiful Shangaan culture.
Beacon Rock
Celebrate the magnificent views 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.
Photography Workshops
Photography workshops - 4 hours broken down into 1 hour 45 minute lessons. Each section will include a short guided practical session and time for questions.
Lesson breakdown -
- introductions
- camera basics
- gear for camera
- phone photography vs camera
- Composition and framing
- Types of composition
- Make an imagine
- building colour
- programs and where to start
- editing your phone
- Lightroom desktop
- Editing on Camera
Participants will receive- a workbook
- each lesson video recorded
- WhatsApp group
Visit Our Local Community
Visit our local community -
Take pleasure in visiting our local community with a 1 hour tour to the nearby 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 the children at grassroots level and generally a very enriching experience.
Tree Planting
Tree planting - Leave your legacy in Africa and plant a tree in our local community or donate a tree.
A t-shirt is given to you complimentary with every tree donated and leave knowing that you have made a very positive contribution to the environment. Choose between a fruit tree or indigenous tree.
Yoga in the African Bush
Yoga - Relax in the bush with a soulful meditative yoga experience - Ubuntu Yoga - which is gentle African flavoured practice. The fee also contributes to the Ubuntu Yoga Project at Nourish Eco Village.
This helps to train promising local candidates and help them to earn a certificate.
Little Paws Program
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 - tracker 101 - cookie baking - pizza making - clay making tracks
- bubbles - board games - child's foot spa - goodie bags - children's veggie garden
Karongwe Portfolio prides itself in giving any child the best safari experience imaginable whilst enjoying their stay at any our incredible lodges with the greatest of service provided by all members of staff.
Gin Tasting
Experience Gin Pairing and Gin Tasting for an afternoon special event. If you are a Gin lover - experience the Gin Pairing and gin tasting notes with variations for an afternoon special event.