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Kariega Main Lodge is a highly recommended Eastern Cape game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning anyone visiting Sunshine Coast.
The internationally renowned malaria-free "Big-5" Kariega private game reserve is set in 10,000 hectares of pristine African wilderness incorporating the picturesque Kariega and Bushman's Rivers, just 10 minutes from Kenton-on-sea and 80 minutes from Port Elizabeth. Situated in the heart of 1820 Settler Country, the reserve is a natural extension to Cape Town and the famous Garden Route.
Kariega offers a combination of “Big-5” and general game viewing and an expansive variety of fauna, flora and birdlife in a landscape that spans across 5 different eco systems offering the most dramatic views and vistas. The result is very powerful and truly unique to Kariega.
What to expect at the lodge/reserve
The Main Lodge at Kariega offers families, friends and couples a relaxed and friendly environment to enjoy the African bush.
Choose from the one bedroom chalets or three bedroom chalets. All the log chalets are air conditioned, with en-suite bedrooms and large private viewing decks.
The lodge has been expertly integrated with the surrounding bush to create a natural environment where guests can enjoy traditional meals in the restaurant or boma, a drink at the bar or a quiet swim in the pool.
• Malaria-free (no preventative medication needed)
• Curio Shops
• Prolific game viewing, including the “Big 5”
• Amazing unique actitivites (Fly camp, guided bush walks and river cruises)
• Dramatic landscape incorporating 5 different eco-systems and 2 major rivers
• Proximity to the sea and beaches
The Kariega Wellness Centre is the perfect place to rest, relax and rejuvenate body, mind and soul. Situated at Main Lodge (but also available to Ukhozi and The Homestead guests) the Wellness Centre comprises two treatment rooms and a well equipped gym. Treatments for River Lodge guests are provided in the comfort of their own suite. The range of treatments and therapies include various relaxing or energizing massages, facials and the like.
Kariega is unique in it's offering of a diversity of Activities which include:
• Morning and late afternoon/evening game drives in open vehicles with experienced game rangers
• River cruises on both the Bushmans and Kariega river's
• Guided bush walks
• Canoeing
• Visits to the nearby beaches of Kenton-on-Sea
Children are encouraged to join on game drives and river cruises. There is a play room with DVD's. books, puzzles, colouring books etc ideal for bad weather. Kids can enjoy guided trails, target practice with a kettie, arts and crafts and creating bushman paintings etc.
There are children's activities on offer between 11h00 and 14h00. Meet the dedicated coordinator at the Kids on Safari centre and receive a goodie bag.
Children will enjoy one or more of the following safari activities (weather permitting):
• A guided trail within the boundaries of Main Lodge where they will learn more about their beautiful surroundings and the miracles of nature, including plants, insects and animal tracks.
• Learning how to create moulds of animal tracks using plaster of Paris.
• Target practise shooting with a traditional "kettie" (a safe y-shaped slingshot) and other bushcraft and wildlife survival skills (depending on the age of the group)
• Arts and crafts, including colouring and making animal masks
• Creating "Bushman paintings"
• Environmental education using natural items from the bush including ostrich eggs, porcupine quills, skulls etc.
• Completing the activities in the Kids on Safari booklet.
Kariega is situated in the coastal belt of 1820 Settler Country and offers the following local attractions:
• Visits to Grahamstown, Salem, Bathurst and Port Alfred with their rich historical heritage
• Golfing on the Gary Player designed Fish River Sun Course a mere 40 minutes drive away or the famous Royal Port Alfred Golf Course 20 minutes drive away.
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
A comfortable and spacious 1 bedroomed chalet, with an en-suite bathroom, living area and private viewing deck. Air conditioning and satellite TV. Rate includes all meals, game drives and activities (excludes beverages and Foundation levy).
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Comfortable and spacious 3 bedroom chalet. All bedrooms en-suite and air-conditioned. Living area, fireplace, satellite TV and viewing deck. Ideal for families and groups. Rate includes all meals, game drives and activities (excludes beverages and Foundation levy).
Qty: 1
Sleeps: 6 guests (max 6 adults)
Children: from 0-12 years are allowed; over 12 years treated as adults
Rates INCLUDE:
Safari drive twice daily
All meals inclusive (excludes beverages)
Meals served buffet-style
River cruises and guided bush walks
Canoeing
4 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
Hallo, we've had a wonderful time at Kariega. Thank you for all the memoriess we could take with us.
March 2018
Sandra (Germany)
Verified review
my sister and i stayed at River Lodge. It was amazing, fantastic. We were treated like royalty!! our game Ranger was super! He had all the answers to all of our questions. His ability to locate the animals was was wonderful. There was no animal left unfound!! Gizal was excellent in her Chef skills. The food was excellent We enjoyed her company very much and the conversations with her. She manages River Lodge and the staff with expertise. We wanted for nothing. Our rooms were imaculate and very safe. Everyone here is anxious to also have the Kariega experience. Thank you Gizal and Terry for the experience of a life time!!!!
May 2010
stobbe barbara (jenison,michigan, usa)
Response timeKariega Main Lodge typically responds to requests in 5-10 minutes.
Child policyChildren of all ages are welcome.
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 10h00
Payment methods accepted by the property American Express, Visa, Mastercard, EFT or secure online payment via SA-Venues.com
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