Kariega Private Game Reserve

Where the gentle giants roam and the citrus groves bloom

Our carefully curated portfolio of premium lodges and camps are selected to offer guests an authentic safari experience, complete with all the comforts and luxuries of home.

Kariega Private Game Reserve

Kariega Game Reserve is a family-owned, Big 5 private game reserve set in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Perfectly positioned as a South African safari destination, it seamlessly complements a Cape Town stay, a journey along the scenic Garden Route, or travel from anywhere in the country.

Spanning 12,000 hectares of pristine African bush with two majestic rivers, the extraordinary beauty and biodiversity of the reserve offer exceptional game viewing and birding, including the Big 5 – all from open safari vehicles with expert guides.

This malaria-free Eastern Cape game reserve offers five safari lodges, each designed to cater to diverse travel needs while delivering warm hospitality and immersive nature experiences.

Through the Kariega Foundation, there is a deep commitment to conservation and community advancement, working to protect wildlife, preserve natural ecosystems, and support local communities. Every guest plays a meaningful role in supporting this shared vision for a sustainable future.

 

Premium Accommodation

Experience the Best of Kariega Private Game Reserve with our collection of Premium Accommodation

  • Settlers Drift offers luxury safari tented lodge accommodation in a remote, untouched part of the Kariega Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape South Africa.

    Starting Price Per Person

    $ 1,000

  • Ukhozi Lodge offers luxury safari accommodation at Kariega Game Reserve. Suites have plunge pools & decks with views out to the safari park.

    Starting Price Per Person

    $ 1,000

  • 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.

    Starting Price Per Person

    $ 495