Kariega Settlers Drift

Lodge ยท Kariega

Kariega Settlers Drift

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ZARย 12,800 pps ยท per night

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Garden Route

About the lodge

An overview of Kariega Settlers Drift.

Settlers Drift is a unique 5-star tented experience in a remote area of the pristine Kariega Game Reserve; a photographer's paradise!

Highlights

  • Whereabouts: Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Experiences: Game drives, river cruises, fishing, canoeing, guided bush walks, bush dining, African sunsets

You Should Know

Child Policy:

Children 11 years and older are permitted at the lodge.

Upon request, a third person can be accommodated in a suite with an extra bed.

Children aged 11 to 16 years (as a third person sharing) are charged 50% of the above per-person sharing rate.

Guests aged 17 years and over (as a third person sharing) are charged the full per-person sharing rate.

Children (11 years and over) in their own suite will pay the full adult rate.

Children 16 years and older are permitted on guided bush walks.

The Details

The luxury lodge consists of nine spacious tented suites, approximately 110 square meters in size, each offering magnificent views of the Bushman's River from the secluded viewing decks. Each suite boasts an opulent bedroom with a king-size bed (twin or double), a living area with a wood-burning stove, a full bathroom with a double vanity, indoor and outdoor showers, air-conditioning, tea and coffee-making facilities, and a minibar.

The lodge facilities include a restaurant, bar, wine cellar, spacious decks, pool, boma, curio shop, library, and spa treatments.

Activities offered at the lodge include morning and afternoon game drives, river cruises, guided bush walks, fishing, and canoeing.

Kariega Game Reserve provides the perfect setting for exciting safari holidays with abundant game and breathtaking views. Apart from lions and elephants, the game reserve is home to the other three members of the Big Five: rhino, buffalo, and leopard. Other species include hippos, hyenas, giraffes, zebras, wildebeests, elands, kudus, waterbucks, and various antelope species, as well as a myriad of bird species, including the nesting crowned eagle, martial eagle, and fish eagle.

On safari drives, you will explore many different habitats, highlighting five distinct ecosystems: valley bushveld, savannah grasslands, fynbos, riverine forests, and acacia woodlands. The awe-inspiring African landscape will captivate your senses, and the unique trees, grasses, and plants of the Eastern Cape will reveal their secrets.

Price Includes

Includes: All meals, drinks, twice-daily game drives, and river cruises.

The same as booking direct

Rates and pricing.

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

Valid until 19 Dec 2026

Why book through us

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Kariega Settlers Drift personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.

By season

Green season

1 May 2026 โ€“ 31 Jul 2026

Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and activities

Special offer

ZARย 10,800

Normally ZARย 12,800

Peak / migration

1 Aug 2026 โ€“ 31 Aug 2026

Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and activities

ZARย 12,800

Peak / migration

1 Sept 2026 โ€“ 16 Dec 2026

Full Board - All meals, selected beverages and activities

ZARย 16,800

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Exclusive offer

Already reflected in the rates above.

The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.

Stay & Pay

For minimum 3 night stays: Receive 15% off | Valid from 1 May - 31 July 2026 | T's &C's Apply

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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

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