Located in South Africa’s beautiful Eastern Cape Province, Kariega Private Game Reserve lies in the upper reaches of the beautiful Kariega River Valley. Stretching for over 10 000 hectares, the landscape of the reserve features impressive vistas of forest, savannah grasslands scattered with abundant wildlife and encompassing two rivers: the Kariega and the Bushmans rivers. Visitors can spot the Big Five as well as a variety of other animals including giraffe, eland, zebra, wildebeest and an array of bird species; paddle a kayak, jump on a game drive or a river cruise for a close encounter with the reserve’s plentiful wildlife.
River Lodge at Kariega Game Reserve is located along the banks of the Bushman's River, offering guests the tranquility of river life combined with the ultimate safari experience. This unique African safari combination makes for the experience of a lifetime – including twice daily game drives on Kariega Game Reserve (close up experiences with lion, elephant, rhino and more!), cruises up the river to the beaches of Kenton-on-Sea spotting magnificent birdlife on the way, as well as other activities such as guided safari walks, fishing and canoeing. With only 10 private suites, River Lodge guarantees exclusivity and luxury making it the ideal safari destination for discerning guests.




