Typical Stay

Due to the diversity of activities on offer at Kariega, anything from 2 to 5 nights can be enjoyed, however, a minimum 2 night stay is highly recommended for your ultimate safari experience


Arrival time at the reserve is 12h30. After lunch you can relax and take in the magnificent views from your chalet or luxury suite.

At 16h00 you are collected by an experienced Ranger in an open vehicle and you set out into the reserve for an evening safari. Kariega is home to abundant birdlife and game and you will enjoy wonderful sightings of Lion, Elephant, Rhino, Hippo, Giraffe, Zebra and numerous antelope species. Sundowners are served in the tranquil surroundings of the African bushveld and you then return to the Lodge where you can unwind in front of warm log fires and enjoy sumptuous cuisine.

Awaken to the beauty of Africa and depart at 6h30 for a combined game drive and river cruise meandering down the Kariega River.

Enjoy a late breakfast at approximately 9h30, upon your return to the Lodge. Between breakfast and lunch you can simply relax or choose between a host of additional activities:

Numerous hiking trails, guided or unguided
Game viewing on mountain bikes
Canoeing safari on the Kariega River
(See activities page)

After lunch you can enjoy a siesta and at 16h00 you once again depart on a game drive, followed by dinner in your Lodge or outdoor boma. Check-out is approximately 10h00.

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kariega luxury hotel
Unique attractions place this malaria free Game Reserve in a class of its own. Sanctuary to abundant wildlife such as Giraffe, Zebra, Eland, Wildebeest, Waterbuck and various Antelope, as well as a myriad of bird species, including nesting Martial, Crowned and Fish Eagles, this 1900 hectare private game reserve is a must for those seeking the retreat and the thrill of the "great outdoors".

River Cruises or canoe trails through a bird sanctuary in the upper reaches of the Kariega River
A nature and game lover's paradise, situated in malaria free Eastern Cape, Kariega is the natural extension of a trip from Cape Town, along the Garden Route to Port Elizabeth
26 spacious and luxuriously appointed 1, 2, 3 & 4 bedroomed en suite, log constructed lodges, offer privacy, spectacular views and intimate contact with nature.