Why Kariega?

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  Perfect Location

  Situated along South Africa’s beautiful Garden Route from Cape Town to the Sunshine Coast, Kariega Game Reserve is the perfect malaria-free safari destination to complete your African experience along this spectacular travel route.

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  Incredible Game Viewing

  Kariega Game Reserve offers a phenomenal range and abundance of African wildlife. Out in the bushveld, guests will experience firsthand the wealth of life that exists on the African continent.

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  Big 5

  Africa’s legendary Big 5 can be found at Kariega Game Reserve – lion, elephant, rhino, leopard and buffalo – for an exhilarating and spellbinding Big 5 safari journey of a lifetime!

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  Natural Beauty

  Kariega Game Reserve bears the richest biodiversity on offer in southern Africa ranging from forest to savannah grass land. The reserve is bordered by two bountiful rivers, and is a mere 10 minute drive from the coast.

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  Value For Money

  At Kariega Private Game Reserve we pride ourselves on offering only the best in authentic African safaris. Game viewing at Kariega is thus top of the range, and is great value for money.

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  Magnificent Luxury Lodges

  Guests can choose from four luxury lodges – River Lodge, Ukhozi Lodge, Main Lodge and The Homestead – each designed to cater for varying needs ranging from fun-filled family holidays to romantic honeymoons getaways.

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  Family Owned and Operated

  Since its inception, Kariega Game Reserve has been a family bound operation, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere for guests to unwind and absorb the splendor of the African bush.

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  Experienced Rangers

  Upon arrival guests are greeted by their host and personal ranger, and later taken on an afternoon game drive where your expert ranger will begin to unravel some of the great mysteries of the African bushveld.

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  Authentic African Experience

  Seize the opportunity to experience traditional and local cuisine, as well as al fresco dining in African style bomas where guests gather round for a traditional braaivleis and exchange bush stories.

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  Community Engagement

  At the heart of Kariega Game Reserve is the preservation of our natural surroundings. As such the Kariega Foundation is dedicated to the conservation of indigenous wildlife as well as the education of young minds.

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