Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.5
Rated exceptional

Staff

10

Set on the banks of the Bushman’s River, 8.7 mi from Kenton on Sea, Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge is located 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 private 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 located in the coastal belt of 1820 Settler Country and offers malaria free close up game experiences. Port Elizabeth Airport is 83 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 10.0 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (10.0)

Free Private Parking Available On Site

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Lindsay
United Kingdom 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 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 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 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 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 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.”
Susanne
Germany 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 Germany
“Lage, Ausstattung, Personal, Game Drives, Ranger, einfach top! Familiäre Atmosphäre, bester Service!”

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1

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Amenities of Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 10

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

House rules

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Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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The fine print

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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 of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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