Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge
About this property
Set on the banks of the Bushman’s River, 14km from Kenton on Sea, Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge is situated in a family-owned Big 5 Reserve. Guests can enjoy a safari and beach trip by boat. Other features are an outdoor pool, spa, restaurant and bar on the river. The spacious and luxurious thatched suites are air-conditioned and include tea-and-coffee-making facilities. The private patios offer lovely views of the surroundings and great game viewing opportunities. The en-suite bathrooms include a bath, shower and free toiletries. At Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge breakfast, lunch, dinner and selected beverages are included. Two safari game drives daily as well as activities such as river fishing, canoeing, river cruises and guided walking safaris are included. The lodge is situated in the coastal belt of 1820 Settler Country and offers malaria free close up game experiences. Port Elizabeth Airport is 133 km away.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.9 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Spa and wellness centre
- Beachfront
- Bar
- Breakfast
Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Lindsay
United Kingdom“The food was excellent. The bed was comfortable. The game drives were brilliant. Our guide, Ozzie, was very knowledgeable about all the animals and plants. He made sure everyone understood and could hear him well. Really nice guy too.” - David United Kingdom“A luxury small hotel located in a stunning private game reserve. In a beautiful location by the river you can relax on the deck and soak up the scenery. Two game drives per day (6:00 am (ouch) and 4:00 pm) where you can see the Big Five and many...”
- Melanie United Kingdom“Fantastic experience, Leigh was the perfect guide, (and maker of hot chocolate!)showing us the big 5 and the ugly 5! We had exciting drives especially when a young female elephant decided to join us for our afternoon G&T stop! The baby Rhino was...”
Alistair United Kingdom“Our stay at River Lodge was truly magical. From the moment we arrived, until the final goodbye nothing was too much trouble. All the staff were superb, especially our safari guide Kyran. We were treated to some of the best that Kariega has to...”- Jeremy United Kingdom“Superb safari experience, with a very knowledgeable guide. Room was exceptionally comfortable, very clean and with a fabulous view. Delicious food, served by a friendly & helpful team. Good extra facilities too.”
Roy United Kingdom“Lodge is excellently located on the river edge. The animal viewing was second to none. The ranger guide was extremely knowledgeable and obviously loving his job which was infectious.”- Malcolm United Kingdom“Exceptional game guide, Damon,. All the other staff were really helpful went out of their way to help.”
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Hungary“The food is good , however the focus of the Kariega Riverlodge is not on food and luxury. The game drives and the location at the river are special and a highlight. Kariega plans to enlarge its territory and that is very good for game drives as...” - Susanne
Germany“Herzlicher Rund-Um-Service, vom Essen bis zu den Ausfahrten, unser Ranger war super sachkundig und mit dem Herzen dabei. Essen und Zimmer top. Die Angestellten der Lodge sind super lieb und erfüllen jeden Wunsch.” - Thomas Germany“Lage, Ausstattung, Personal, Game Drives, Ranger, einfach top! Familiäre Atmosphäre, bester Service!”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please let the property know your expected arrival time. You can use the special request box when booking or contact the property., If you expect to arrive outside reception opening hours, please inform the property in advance., Please note that the property has several locations or no reception. Please contact the property in advance for further details., A deposit via bank wire is required to secure your reservation. The property will contact you with instructions after booking. 0
Please inform Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
