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  • 24 Comfortable Wooden Chalets
  • Kariega Game Reserve
  • Exceptional Big Five Viewing
  • Excellent Rated By Guests

Kariega Main Lodge is nestled in the thickets and bushveld of the Eastern Cape landscape and offers guests panoramic vistas of the green river valley below.

This authentic safari lodge is the ideal location from which to enjoy your African safari at Kariega which includes two daily game drives on the private reserve, experiencing close up viewing of a lion, elephant, rhino and other big 5 African games. Kariega Main Lodge is comprised of 24 log chalets, a vibrant restaurant, bar, and living area as well as a pool, curio shop, gym, and health spa.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Located at the Kariega Private Game Reserve
  • Luxury accommodation
  • Professional and friendly staff
  • 24 chalets with lots of room amenities
  • Exceptional Big 5 game viewing and birding
  • Huge variety of activities

Facilities

General

  • 24-hour Security
  • Bar
  • Conference Centre
  • Gym
  • Kiddies Club
  • Malaria Free
  • Mobile Connectivity
  • Pool
  • Restaurant
  • Secure Parking
  • Spa

Activities

Kariega Main Lodge offers the huge variety of outdoor activities such as game drives, guided safari walks, walking safarisa and a lot of water activities. Morning and afternoon open vehicle game drives show the exceptional views of nature and open the opportunity to see the famous Big 5.

As previously mentioned, Kariega Main Lodge offers some water activities such as river cruises on their African Queen boat, beach visits by boat to Kenton on the sea, great fly-fishing from the deck and canoeing from the lodge jetty. There is a range of combination activities such as a river cruise followed by a game drive as well. You can find the best option for you to spend your time making unforgettable memories.

  • Game Drives
  • Bird Watching
  • Game Viewing
  • Guided Walks
  • River Cruise
  • Rhino Tracking
  • Kayaking
  • Fishing
  • Health Spa

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Rooms

Room type Features Rates
Chalet
Chalet
Chalet

Available: 24 Chalets

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

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  • Air Conditioning
  • Fan
  • Balcony / Deck
  • Lounge Area
  • Verandah
  • Mini Bar
  • Tea / Coffee
  • En-Suite
  • Shower
  • Hair Dryer
  • Private Pool / Jacuzzi
  • Fridge
  • Satellite / Cable Television
  • Heater
  • Disabled Rooms
  • More

    FROM $399

    TO $553

    Person per night sharing

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    Rates

    Low Season

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    1 May 2025 - 31 Aug 2025 Chalet Person per night sharing From $399
    1 May 2026 - 31 Aug 2026 Chalet Person per night sharing From $428

    High Season

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    11 Jan 2025 - 30 April 2025 Chalet Person per night sharing From $470
    1 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 Chalet Person per night sharing From $470
    11 Jan 2026 - 30 Apr 2026 Chalet Person per night sharing From $506
    1 Sept 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 Chalet Person per night sharing From $506
    11 Jan 2027 - 30 Apr 2027 Chalet Person per night sharing From $535

    Peak Session

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    20 Dec 2025 - 10 Jan 2026 Chalet rson per night sharing From $518
    20 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 Chalet Person per night sharing From $553

    INCLUDED IN THE RATES

    The all­-inclusive rate per person per night includes:

    • Accommodation
    • Morning & evening game drives / river cruises 
    • Three meals daily 
    • Bush/nature walks / canoeing (subject to availability)
    • Teas & coffees
    From $399 per person sharing
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