Included in tariff

As additional extra’s to their morning and evening game drives, our guests have the opportunity to enhance their experience of the African bush by enjoying any one or all of the following activities, for no extra cost:

River Cruises

Main Lodge, Ukhozi Lodge, The Homestead:

During one of your morning game drives, you will enjoy a majestic cruise down the Kariega River on the “Kariega Queen”. An abundance of bird and animal life makes for exciting game viewing whilst enjoying the peace and tranquility of this dramatic river valley.

River Lodge:

Our optional daily boat cruises ferry our guests down the Bushman’s River, through the quaint village of Kenton-on-sea to its picturesque and user friendly beaches.

Safari Walk
Kariega offers a variety of well marked hiking trails on the predator-free, eastern River Lodge section of the reserve. This provides our guests with the opportunity of walking safely amongst more than 25 species of game and birdlife.

Mountain Biking
Our more energetic guests can enjoy the freedom of game viewing whilst riding through the African bushveld. Mountain Bikes are readily available and trails are clearly marked.

Canoeing
Take one the canoes for a leisurely paddle down either the Kariega or the Bushman’s rivers and watch in blissful silence as the river birds and animals go about their daily business.

Fishing

Main lodge, Ukhozi Lodge:

Guests are welcome to bring their own fishing equipment for fishing in the magnificent Kariega River.

River Lodge:

River Lodge is perfectly equipped and situated for the keen fisherman. Rods are ready and waiting for guests to fish either from the River Bank, a canoe or a boat. Take your pick!

Not included in tariff

There are three main attractions within easy driving distance of Kariega Game Reserve, which can be enjoyed by guests at their own expense.

Golf
For the enthusiastic golfer the Royal Port Alfred and (Gary Player designed) Fish River Sun Golf Courses are, respectively, 25 and 40 minutes away.

Beach
The golden beaches of Kenton-on-sea are less than 15 minutes away. If you plan your trip well, you can be thrilled by combining big-5 game viewing, river fun and beach beauty!

Grahamstown
Kariega is situated in the heart of 1820 Settler Country and offers guest the opportunity of visiting the following local attractions; Grahamstown, Salem, Bathurst and Port Alfred. All hold strong significance in the history of South Africa.