Kariega River Lodge

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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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From R 7 650 per person sharing, per night

Special offer available on selected dates.

LocationGarden Route
From, per person · nightR 7 650
AvailabilityLive
Operated byKariega

Live availability

Kariega River Lodge

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.

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 19 Dec 2026

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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.

Your specialist for this lodge

Nerine Du Plessis

Nerine Du Plessis

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows Kariega River Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Monique PlaatjiesShann Shaw

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."
December 2025 · United Kingdom · with Leigh Ann Croeser 2 · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

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Let's design your stay.

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.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

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