Activities

Inclusive Activities

Game Drives

Guests are taken out twice daily in open safari vehicles, usually in the early morning and late afternoon, although times are dependent on the season and weather. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the African bush, while your skilled ranger provides hidden details and fascinating facts about the surrounding wildlife. Game drives are the center of the Kariega safari experience and guests will be thrilled by close-up encounters with the likes of lion, elephant and an abundance of other African wildlife.

River Cruises

An abundance of bird and animal life makes for exciting game viewing whilst enjoying the peace and tranquility of the dramatic river valley. During one of the morning game drives, guests at Main Lodge, Ukhozi Lodge and The Homestead can enjoy a majestic cruise down the Kariega river. At River Lodge, an optional daily boat cruise takes guests down the Bushmans river, through the quaint village of Kenton-on-Sea and to its picturesque beaches. Settlers Drift guests can also enjoy boat cruises on the Bushmans river.

Guided Bush Walks

Kariega offers guided bush walks with our experienced rangers. This provides our guests with the opportunity of walking amongst more than 25 species of game and abundant birdlife.

Main Lodge and Ukhozi Lodge guests can enjoy the Blue Duiker Trail - a circular walk that takes between 45 minutes to an hour to complete.  The trail follows the side of a ridge and includes an indigenous forest and open are with views onto the valley.  There are environmental education signs at various points along the trail to provide information about the animals and birds that live in that area.

Canoeing

Take one the canoes for a leisurely paddle down the Bushmans river and watch in blissful silence as the river birds and animals go about their daily business.

Fishing

Guests at all lodges can enjoy river fishing on either the Kariega or Bushmans rivers. River Lodge and Settlers Drift are perfectly situated for keen fisherman, where guests can fish in the Bushmans river from a boat or canoe.

Local Attractions

The following local attractions are not included in the tariff.

Golf

For the enthusiastic golfer the Royal Port Alfred and Fish River Sun Golf courses (Gary Player designed) are respectively 25 and 40 minutes away.

Beach

The golden beaches of Kenton-on-Sea are less than 15 minutes away. If you plan your trip well, you can be thrilled by combining Big 5 game viewing, river fun and beach beauty!

Historical Sightseeing

Kariega Game Reserve is situated in the heart of 1820 Settler Country and offers guests the opportunity of visiting local towns rich with history and packed with monuments, some of the highlights being Grahamstown, Salem, Bathurst and Port Alfred – all significant in South Africa’s history.

Port Elizabeth

Known as the Friendly City, Port Elizabeth is a beautiful coastal hub offering everything from scuba diving to great shopping and scenic bayside restaurants.