24 Bedrooms, Sleeps 48
Pool - Yes
Restaurant - Meals All Included
Malaria Free
Family Friendly
Big Five Safari
Guests are accommodated in 24 log chalets that are air conditioned with private viewing decks overlooking the reserve. Each has a spacious lounge, living area and fire place. The chalets have a bar fridge and telephone. There are 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom, 3 bedroom and 4 bedroom chalets to accommodate families and couples travelling together.
The main lodge area is built to take advantage of the sweeping views into the valley below which is a popular grazing area for plains animals. Meals are enjoyed in the dining area or outside in the boma under the African night sky. Enjoy a drink at the bar or soak up the sun by the pool. Kariega Main Lodge has a relaxed atmosphere.
Kariega Main Lodge is ideal for families or groups of friends travelling together. We can offer specials rates for 4 or more adults travelling together. Speak to us for more information and prices.
Kariega Game Reserve offers a selection of other exclusive lodges on the reserve - for more details click on the links below to review:
River Lodge
Ukhozi Lodge
The Homestead
Your stay at Kariega Game Reserve includes all meals and two daily game drives. During your stay you can also enjoy a boat cruise on either the Bushmans or Kariega River.
Kariega Private Game Reserve is a proudly, family owned reserve and is home to the big five. Experienced game rangers will share their knowledge of the bush with you. You can expect to see elephant, lion, rhino, giraffe, zebra, warthog and a variety of antelope. The Kariega Game Reserve is located in a diverse landscape from rolling plains to bushy areas opening into open plains.
Nearby is the unspoilt beaches of Kenton On Sea where you can soak up the sun and enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. Day safaris to the beaches are possible or you can extend your stay for a few nights extra to enjoy a real 'bush & beach' safari holiday.
Access to Kariega Main Lodge is possible with daily flights from Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. It is an easy 1.5 hours drive to the reserve or you can sit back and enjoy a transfer. A stay at River Lodge is complementary to any Garden Route holiday or an add on to a long stay in Cape Town. Ask us for the best way to include in your South Africa holiday.
Other Suggestions
Motswiri Safari Lodge is an intimate bush camp in the Madikwe Game Reserve - malaria free and home to the big five. Nestled in a snug bush location and the main lodge area and rooms overlook a waterhole frequented by elephant and other animals.
River lodge is a unique and luxury game lodge built on the banks of the Bushmans River in the big five, malaria free Kariega Private Game Reserve.
Simbavati River Lodge is 4-star lodge, an intimate and friendly camp built on the banks of the Nhlaralumi River in the heart of the world famous Timbavati Private Nature Reserve.
Set along the banks of the Great Fish River, this lodge, aptly named Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offers uninterrupted views across the river and wilderness of the malaria free Kwandwe Game Reserve.
MalaMala Main Camp is nestled along the Sand River and is the soul of MalaMala. This is South Africa's first private reserve and boasts some of the best game viewing in the country!
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