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Kariega Private Game Reserve
South Africa – 3-day Eastern Cape Safari with Kariega Main Lodge – Private accommodated
From $1,015
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Itinerary
Kariega Private Game Reserve, South Africa
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Kariega Game Reserve
Day 1 - 3
Kariega Game Reserve is an internationally renowned malaria-free Big-5 private game reserve situated near Port Elizabeth, thus forming a natural extension to Cape Town and the Garden Route. Family owned and managed, it would be accurate to say that the gradual growth and development of the now expansive 12,000 hectare reserve is one of the most accomplished conservation projects in the Eastern Cape to date. Kariega’s landscape spans across five different eco systems, resulting in extremely high game carrying capacities which results in Kariega’s game viewing and birding experience being unsurpassed in the Eastern Cape. Having two major rivers incorporated into the reserve (the Kariega and Bushmans rivers) adds enormous beauty and value, where guests enjoy stunning river cruises and fishing on both rivers.
Day 1
Day Notes:
Make your way to Kariega Main Lodge to arrive by 2:00 PM, so you still have time to settle in before joining your first shared afternoon game drive. We can assist with a rental car if you are planning a more extensive journey, possibly along the Garden Route. Alternatively, we can arrange transfers from and back to Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).
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Check-in to Kariega Game Reserve
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Afternoon shared game drive
Day 2
Day Notes:
The morning game drive starts at sunrise. You will wake up before dawn for tea and coffee before the game drive starts. Then, you are off for 3 hours to find as many animals as possible before they all find trees to hide under in the heat of the day.
During one of your morning game drives, you will enjoy a majestic cruise down the Kariega River, weather permitting.
When the game drive returns to the lodge, you will be served a delicious hot breakfast and have time to relax. You can sit by the pool, read a book, take a nap and absorb being out in the bush. If you prefer an activity-filled day, guided bush walks and canoeing are on offer.
After high tea, the afternoon game drive will start around 3:30–4:00 PM. It will last for +-3 hours, with a stop somewhere for sundowners. You will return to the lodge in the dark, with a spotlight to look for nocturnal animals.
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Morning and afternoon shared game drives
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River Cruise
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Guided bush walks
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Canoeing
Day 3
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Morning shared game drive
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Check-out from Kariega Game Reserve
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Destinations
Kariega Private Game Reserve
Accommodations
Kariega Game Reserve
01 May - 31 July 2025
- Per person sharing: ZAR 14,165
- Solo traveller: ZAR 20,865
- Children 4-12 years: ZAR 7,215
- Children under 4 stay free of charge
1 September - 19 December 2025
- Per person sharing: ZAR 16,565
- Solo traveller: ZAR 24,465
- Children 4-12 years: ZAR 8,415
- Children under 4 stay free of charge
20 December 2025 - 10 January 2026
- Per person sharing: ZAR 18,165
- Solo traveller: ZAR 26,865
- Children 4-12 years: ZAR 9,215
- Children under 4 stay free of charge
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