Luxury African Honeymoon Safaris
Kariega Game Reserve is a Big 5 private safari reserve located in South Africa's Eastern Cape - an exceptional destination for intimate and romantic honeymoon safaris.
The malaria-free safari park is easily accessible along the Garden Route in the Western Cape, making it the perfect South African honeymoon safari location to complement a visit to Cape Town and a relaxing trip along the country’s beautiful coast.
Kariega Game Reserve is a natural wonder, incorporating 11,500 hectares of pristine African wilderness, as well as two abundant rivers. It is an incredible place for unforgettable honeymoon safaris.
Honeymoon Safari Lodges
Settlers Drift, River Lodge and Ukhozi Lodge offer romantic, luxurious, value for money, honeymoon safari getaways.
Settlers Drift is a favourite with honeymoon couples. The 5-star luxurious safari lodge consists of 9 private, spacious and air-conditioned tented suites, each with an opulent bedroom, living area, full bathroom, indoor/outdoor shower, mini-bar, wood burning fireplace, stunning views and secluded viewing decks. Find out more about honeymoon safaris at Settlers Drift.
River Lodge is one-of-a-kind. Ten spacious, air-conditioned and tastefully appointed suites offer the most discerning honeymoon guests luxurious peace and tranquillity. Nestled on the banks of the Bushman’s River, the thatched lodge is unique in that it connects a Big 5 game reserve to the Indian Ocean. Honeymoon couples particularly love the boat cruise along the river to the village of Kenton-on-Sea and a romantic stroll along the picturesque sandy beach. Enquire about honeymoon safaris at River Lodge.
Ukhozi Lodge truly captures the romance and intimacy of Africa. Meandering bush paths connect 10 superbly appointed air-conditioned luxury suites, each offering breath-taking vistas and private plunge pools. The beautiful rim-flow pool on the valley edge is simply iconic – offering safari guests an unequalled panoramic view of the river plains teaming with wild animals. Find out more about honeymoon safaris at Ukhozi Lodge.
Each of the three safari lodges are uniquely stylish and offer idyllic and romantic getaways for honeymooners and couples. In addition to the incredible safari experiences, guests can choose to relax at the swimming pool, take in the breathtaking views across the wilderness, enjoy a tranquil and restorative spa treatment, snuggle next to the crackling fire or connect and reflect in the private luxury suites.
Safari Honeymoon Rates & Packages Include
- Safari drive twice daily
- All meals and selected beverages
- Complimentary mini-bar
- River cruise and guided bush walk
- Canoeing and river fishing
- Luxury suite with king-size bed
- Viewing deck
- En-suite bathroom
- Shower and generous bath
- Hair dryer
- Air-conditioning
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Wifi
- Safe
- Telephone
Honeymoon Safari Special
Make your honeymoon booking with us, and receive a bottle of complimentary sparkling wine in your suite upon arrival. Newlyweds can also request to enjoy their own romantic dinner in a private location at the lodge. For honeymoon bookings of three nights or more, couples also receive a spa treatment to the value of R500 per person.
After looking after so many honeymooners we often get the same feedback:
"What a fantastic honeymoon safari! We saw amazing animals and our ranger was really knowledgable and helpful. We loved all the little extra things the staff did to go above and beyond. The beautiful romantic meal set up on the terrace in the lodge after the evening game drive was just beautiful and it made our stay even more special!"
Rates below are for Ukhozi Lodge, River Lodge and Settlers Drift. Enquire Now.
Ukhozi Lodge Rates
Low Season | 01 May 2025 - 31 August 2025 | R8,400 |
High Season | 01 September 2025 - 19 December 2025 | R10,500 |
Peak Season | 20 December 2025 - 10 January 2026 | R11,500 |
High Season | 11 January 2026 - 30 April 2026 | R11,200 |
Low Season | 01 May 2026 - 31 August 2026 | R9,000 |
High Season | 01 September 2026 - 19 December 2026 | R11,200 |
Peak Season | 20 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | R12,400 |
High Season | 11 January 2027 - 30 April 2027 | R12,000 |
- Per person per night sharing (+50% single supplement)
- Fully inclusive (all meals, selected beverages, morning and evening game drives and other game activities)
- Excludes Kariega Foundation conservation & community levy of R250 per adult per night, R125 per child per night for children aged 10 to 12 years.
- No children under 10 years.
Children and third person rates:
- Upon request a third person can be accommodated in a suite (extra bed)
- 10 to 16 years (as third person sharing) – 50% of above per person sharing rate
- 17 years and over (as third person sharing) – above per person sharing rate
- Children (10 years and over) in own suite – pay full adult rate.
River Lodge Rates
Low Season | 01 May 2025 - 31 August 2025 | R8,400 |
High Season | 01 September 2025 - 19 December 2025 | R10,500 |
Peak Season | 20 December 2025 - 10 January 2026 | R11,500 |
High Season | 11 January 2026 - 30 April 2026 | R11,200 |
Low Season | 01 May 2026 - 31 August 2026 | R9,000 |
High Season | 01 September 2026 - 19 December 2026 | R11,200 |
Peak Season | 20 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | R12,400 |
High Season | 11 January 2027 - 30 April 2027 | R12,000 |
- Per person per night sharing (+50% single supplement)
- Fully inclusive (all meals, selected beverages, morning and evening game drives and other game activities)
- Excludes Kariega Foundation conservation & community levy of R250 per adult per night, R125 per child per night for children aged 10 to 12 years.
- No children under 10 years.
Children and third person rates:
- Upon request a third person can be accommodated in a suite (extra bed)
- 10 to 16 years (as third person sharing) – 50% of above per person sharing rate
- 17 years and over (as third person sharing) – above per person sharing rate
- Children (10 years and over) in own suite – pay full adult rate.
Settlers Drift Rates
Low Season | 01 May 2025 - 31 August 2025 | R12,000 |
High Season | 01 September 2025 - 19 December 2025 | R15,700 |
Peak Season | 20 December 2025 - 10 January 2026 | R16,800 |
High Season | 11 January 2026 - 30 April 2026 | R16,800 |
Low Season | 01 May 2026 - 31 August 2026 | R12,800 |
High Season | 01 September 2026 - 19 December 2026 | R16,800 |
Peak Season | 20 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | R18,000 |
High Season | 11 January 2027 - 30 April 2027 | R17,900 |
- Per person per night sharing (+50% single supplement)
- Fully inclusive (all meals, selected beverages, morning and evening game drives and other game activities)
- Excludes Kariega Foundation conservation & community levy of R250 per adult per night, R125 per child per night for children aged 10 to 12 years.
- No children under 10 years.
Children and third person rates:
- Upon request a third person can be accommodated in a suite (extra bed)
- 10 to 16 years (as third person sharing) – 50% of above per person sharing rate
- 17 years and over (as third person sharing) – above per person sharing rate
- Children (10 years and over) in own suite – pay full adult rate.
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