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Lodge · Garden Route
Kariega River Lodge
Kariega River Lodge is nestled along the banks of the Bushman's River in the private Kariega Game Reserve of the malaria-free Eastern Cape.
From R 7 650 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
Lodge · Garden Route
Kariega River Lodge
Kariega River Lodge is nestled along the banks of the Bushman's River in the private Kariega Game Reserve of the malaria-free Eastern Cape.
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About the lodge
An overview of Kariega River Lodge.
Kariega River Lodge is nestled along the banks of the Bushman's River in the private Kariega Game Reserve of the malaria-free Eastern Cape.
Highlights
- Kariega Game Reserve is the perfect setting for exciting safari vacations, with an abundance of wildlife, including the Big Five: lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, and leopard.
- Between game drives, there’s plenty of time to go on a guided walking safari, paddle along the Bushman’s River, try your hand at fishing, or enjoy a river cruise down to the pretty village of Kenton-on-Sea.
You Should Know
- No children under 10 years old are allowed.
The Details
Staying in this peaceful riverside location allows you to unwind and relax, while also enjoying the thrilling experience of a big game safari.
The ten thatched suites all feature a spacious bedroom with king-size or twin beds, an en-suite bathroom with shower, bathrobes, air conditioning, a heater, an in-room safe, a fan, tea and coffee-making facilities, satellite television, a minibar, and a private patio. Some suites even have their own swimming pool. If yours doesn’t, the main lodge pool with its tranquil river views is always available. A few of the suites overlook the river, while most enjoy views of the reserve's serene bushveld.
The lodge facilities include a comfortable lounge, dining area, outdoor boma, bar, library, spa, swimming pool, and a nearby gym.
Kariega River Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples, and families looking for a luxury safari getaway.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, fully inclusive (all meals, selected beverages, and activities).
- Our rates are per person sharing unless otherwise noted.
- Single supplements may apply.
- Request a quote or speak to one of our agents for the best and most current rates available.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 19 Dec 2026
Green season
1 May 2026 – 31 Jul 2026
Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and activities
Special offer
R 7 650
per person · night · normally R 9 000
Peak / migration
1 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and activities
R 9 000
per person · night
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and activities
R 8 500
per person · night
Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Honeymoon offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.
Honeymoon
Honeymoon bookings are welcomed with a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in the suite on arrival. Stays of three nights or more also include a complimentary spa treatment for each partner, to a set value.
Long stay
Stay a minimum of three nights in low season and receive 15 per cent off the nightly rate. The reduced rate applies to arrivals from 1 May to 31 July 2027, and remains available for the same window in following years as published.
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Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Kariega River Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Monique and Shann across the team.
"Leigh-Ann was outstanding and very helpful in putting an itinerary together not just for a Safari but including internal flights and accommodation in Cape Town and all along the Garden Route. Would highly recommend using Safari.com for your South Africa trips especially if it is your first trip."
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Kariega River Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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