Kariega River Lodge

$530 - $735

per person sharing

At A Glance

R9,000 - R12,400

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Nearest Airport

Port Elizabeth International Airport

Children Under 12 Welcome

Accommodation Highlights

Safari lodge in a malaria-free private reserve
Classic Big 5 game viewing and great birding
A short drive or boat ride to the beach
River fishing, canoeing and river cruises
Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere

Overview of Kariega River Lodge

South Africa, Eastern Cape

Kariega River Lodge is a luxury thatched lodge situated on the banks of the Bushman’s River in the Eastern Cape’s Kariega Game Reserve. This private and relaxing lodge has spectacular views of the river and offers fine cuisine, superior comfort and a genuine safari experience in a malaria-free area.

Kariega is rich in wildlife and the lodge offers early morning and afternoon/early evening game drives plus river cruises with expert guides. It is Big 5 country and the reserve has a great bird list and plenty of other classic African mammals too. Kariega River Lodge also offers numerous walking trails, mountain bike game rides, a small spa and canoeing on the river, and it’s just a 15-minute drive to the coast and Kenton-on-Sea where you can enjoy a horse ride on a white-sand beach.

Bookings & Pricing

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11 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$660

1 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$530

1 Sep 2026 - 19 Dec 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$660

20 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$735

11 Jan 2027 - 30 Apr 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

$710
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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Safari lodge in a malaria-free private reserve
Classic Big 5 game viewing and great birding
A short drive or boat ride to the beach
River fishing, canoeing and river cruises
Friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere

Beach activities

Bird watching

Boat excursions

Canoeing

Fishing

Game drives

Golf

Guided walking safaris

Historical tours

Picnics

River cruises

Sundowners

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Rooms at Kariega River Lodge

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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  • Spacious, air conditioned and tastefully appointed thatched suites
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Luxury Suite

Kariega River Lodge offers 10 luxuriously appointed, air-conditioned thatched suites. Each is simply yet elegantly decorated in warm colours and textures and opens onto a private patio. The en suite bathrooms each have a separate and spacious shower as well as an ornate free-standing bath with natural wood and copper finishings.

Other Room Types:

Suites 8, 9 and 10 are ideal for a family or group of friends travelling together as each features a private sitting area and sole-use plunge pool.

General Facilities

Kariega River Lodge is very open and spacious with a dining room attached to a lounge, with a television set, bar and quiet upstairs library.

The spacious deck overlooks the winding Bushman's River, as does the lodge’s swimming pool. There is a small spa with a single treatment room.

Boma

Deck area

Fireplace

Library

Lounge

Restaurant

Spa

Swimming pool

Wi-Fi available

Dining

Coffee and pastries keep you going on your morning game drive before you return to the lodge for a hearty cooked breakfast.

Lunches and 3-course dinners are accompanied by an excellent selection of South African wine – dine on the deck overlooking the river or in the thatched dining area.

Expert Opinion

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Mary Keet

Mary Keet

Africa Safari Expert

Amazing food, staff and safaris...LOVE this place! You can enjoy fishing, river cruises and even crabbing - great additions to the overall safari experience.

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Traveller Reviews

  • IE
    Ian Ellis
    traveler

    The River Lodge had a great location right next to the river and we had a lovely family suite with two rooms separated by a common area. I think we may have been upgraded but I am not sure. The ranger here was very child friendly and really engaged with us. We had a fantastic hippo sighting and an amazing encounter with elephants, again probably one of the best that we have experienced in 7 years. The evening meals were excellent although the afternoon “eats” were rather strange. A significant plus here was there were other activities such as taking the boat to the beach or going on a river safari and using canoes which meant that the time flew by. It also supports a local school which we had a moving visit to and will provide some financial support to.

  • MK
    Mary Keet
    employee

    Amazing food, staff and safaris…LOVE this place! You can enjoy fishing, river cruises and even crabbing – great additions to the overall safari experience.

  • AM
    Andrea Monks
    traveler

    We had a great time on safari at Kariega and saw loads of incredible game.

IE
Ian Ellis
traveler

The River Lodge had a great location right next to the river and we had a lovely family suite with two rooms separated by a common area. I think we may have been upgraded but I am not sure. The ranger here was very child friendly and really engaged with us. We had a fantastic hippo sighting and an amazing encounter with elephants, again probably one of the best that we have experienced in 7 years. The evening meals were excellent although the afternoon “eats” were rather strange. A significant plus here was there were other activities such as taking the boat to the beach or going on a river safari and using canoes which meant that the time flew by. It also supports a local school which we had a moving visit to and will provide some financial support to.

MK
Mary Keet
employee

Amazing food, staff and safaris…LOVE this place! You can enjoy fishing, river cruises and even crabbing – great additions to the overall safari experience.

AM
Andrea Monks
traveler

We had a great time on safari at Kariega and saw loads of incredible game.