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  • 9 Comfortable Tented Suites
  • Kariega Game Reserve
  • Exceptional Big Five Viewing
  • Highly Popular & Excellently Rated
  • Sandy Beaches of Kenton-On-Sea;
  • Luxury Apartments

The private game reserve of Kariega is set in the pristine wilderness of the Kariega River Valley in the Eastern Cape, bordered by the picturesque Kariega and Bushmans Rivers. Covering 10,000ha of beautiful and diverse bushveld, Kariega Game Reserve offers abundant game including lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, hippo, hyena, giraffe, zebra and numerous antelope species.

Located in an untouched part of Kariega is Settlers Drift, a unique tented safari camp offering 5-star luxury. Settlers Drift Lodge comprises nine spacious tented suites, each with stunning views and secluded viewing decks.

Gazing down from the decks overlooking the Bushman’s River, it feels as if time has stood still since the 1820 Settlers first discovered this valley as they guided their wagons across the river, hence the camp’s name.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • The five star flagship lodge
  • Malaria-free Big Five game-viewing
  • Diverse range of other activities
  • Located at the Kariega Private Game Reserve
  • Sandy beaches of Kenton-on-Sea
  • Luxury apartments

Facilities

General

  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Library
  • Internet Access
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Business Centre
  • Malaria Free
  • 24-hour Security
  • Secure Parking

Activities

Kariega offers a lot of activities such as alfresco dinners in the lantern-lit boma at night and a range of spa treatments during the day as well as morning and evening open vehicle game drives. Kariega offers walking safaris close to abundant plains game, arrival by river cruises with its excellent birding, as well as canoeing, fly-fishing, and birding.

The birdlife along the river banks is excellent with martial and crowned eagles soaring above you and the plaintiff cry of the fish eagle often heard. The nearby sandy beaches of Kenton-on-Sea are less than 15 minutes drive away. Alternatively, you can just relax by the pool or on your spacious deck and do absolutely nothing!

  • Game Drives
  • River Cruise
  • Guided Safari Walks
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Wellness Centre (Sala)
  • River Safari Trips

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Rooms

Room type Features Rates
Luxury Tented Suite
Luxury Tented Suite
Luxury Tented Suite

Available: 9 Suites

Unit Sleeps: 2 adults

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  • Air Conditioning
  • Fan
  • Lounge Area
  • Balcony / Deck
  • En-Suite
  • Shower
  • Mini Bar
  • Pure Cotton Linen
  • Hair Dryer
  • Tea / Coffee
  • Fireplace
  • Fridge
  • Internet
  • Heater
  • Safe
  • Verandah
  • More

    FROM $717

    TO $1075

    Per person per night sharing

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    Rates

    Rate Conditions
    • Minimum 3 night stay
    What's Included
    • Accommodation
    • Bush/nature walks / canoeing (subject to availability)
    • Morning & evening game drives / river cruises 
    • All meals
    • Free bottle of sparkling wine in room on arrival
    • Free spa treatment to the value of R500 per person
    Dates Rate
    01 Jan 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 From R 12000 Per person per night

    Low Season

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    1 May to 31 Aug 2025 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $717
    1 May 2026 to 31 Aug 2026 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $765

    High Season

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    11 Jan 2025 - 30 April 2025 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $938
    1 Sep 2025 - 19 Dec 2025 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $938
    11 Jan 2026 - 30 April 2026 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $1003
    1 Sept 2026 - 19 Dec 2026 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $1003
    11 Jan 2027 - 30 April 2027 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $1069

    Peak Session

    Dates Room Type Board Basis Rate
    20 Dec 2025 - 10 Jan 2026 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $1003
    1 Jan 2026 - 10 Jan 2026 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $1003
    20 Dec 2026 - 10 Jan 2027 Luxury Tented Suite Per person per night sharing From $1075

    INCLUDED IN THE RATES

    The all­-inclusive rate per person per night includes:

    • Tented accommodation
    • Morning & evening game drives / river cruises 
    • Three meals daily 
    • Bush/nature walks / Canoeing (subject to availability)
    • Selected house drinks
    • Teas & coffees       
    From $717 per person sharing
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