Overview of Kariega River Lodge
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.
Highlights & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Beach activities
Boat excursions
Canoeing
Fishing
Game drives
Golf
Guided walking safaris
Historical tours
River cruises
Rooms at Kariega River Lodge
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
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.
Computer facilities
Library
Restaurant
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
We know because we go
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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