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Kariega Private Game Reserve
South Africa – 3-day Eastern Cape Safari with Kariega Settlers Drift – Tailored Driven
From $1,420
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Itinerary
Kariega Private Game Reserve, South Africa
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Day 1 - 4
Settlers Drift (5-star) is located in a remote and untouched part of the Kariega wilderness, offering a unique tented safari combined with 5-star luxury. Gazing down from the deck overlooking the Bushmans river drift, it feels as if time has stood still as the last feet to have touched this remote valley were those of the 1820 Settlers as they guided their wagons across the river. The lodge consists of 9 spacious tented suites (each 110m²). This luxuriously appointed and perfectly positioned tented lodge delivers the ultimate guest experience, with unrivalled panoramic views over valley plains. No children under 10 years.
Day 1
Day Notes:
Make your way to Kariega Settlers Drift to arrive by 1:00 PM. You will be met at the jetty from where you will start your boat transfer up the Bushmans River by boat, followed by a short road transfer to the lodge. Settle-in, freshen up and have lunch before joining your first shared afternoon game drive.
If you can't make it to the jetty for 1pm, a road transfer all the way to the lodge can be organised, too.
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 Settlers Drift
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Shared afternoon game drive
Day 2 - 3
Day Notes:
The morning activity starts at sunrise. You will be woken up before sunrise for tea and coffee before it starts. Then you are off for 2-3 hours to find as many animals as possible before they all find trees to hide under in the heat of the day.
When you return to the lodge, you will be served a cooked breakfast and have time to relax. You can sit by the pool, read a book, take a nap and just absorb being out in the bush.
The afternoon activity, will start around 16:00, after high tea. It will last for +2-3 hours, with a stop somewhere for sundowners. You will return to the lodge in the dark, with a spotlight to look for nocturnal animals.
Included activities from Settlers Drift are:
- Morning and afternoon game drive
- Boat cruises
- Bush walks
- Canoening
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Shared morning and afternoon safari activities
Day 4
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Shared morning activity
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Check-out from Kariega Settlers Drift
End of Itinerary
Destinations
Kariega Private Game Reserve
Accommodations
Kariega Settlers Drift
May - July 2026 - INCLUDES LONG STAY DISCOUNT
- Per person sharing: ZAR 33,570
- Solo traveller: ZAR 49,890
- Children ages 10-16 years: ZAR 16,850
August 2026
- Per person sharing: ZAR 39,330
- Solo traveller: ZAR 58,530
- Children ages 10-16 years: ZAR 19,750
1 September - 19 December 2026
- Per person sharing: ZAR 51,330
- Solo traveller: ZAR 76,530
- Children ages 10-16 years: ZAR 25,750
20 December 2026 - 10 January 2027
- Per person sharing: ZAR 54,930
- Solo traveller: ZAR 108,930
- Children ages 10-16 years: ZAR 27,550
11 January - 30 April & 1 September - 19 December 2027
- Per person sharing: ZAR 54,480
- Solo traveller: ZAR 81,180
- Children ages 10-16 years: ZAR 27,400
May - July 2027 - INCLUDES LONG STAY DISCOUNT
- Per person sharing: ZAR 35,760
- Solo traveller: ZAR 53,100
- Children ages 10-16 years: ZAR 18,050
August 2027
- Per person sharing: ZAR 41,880
- Solo traveller: ZAR 62,280
- Children ages 10-16 years: ZAR 21,100
20 December 2027 - 10 January 2028
- Per person sharing: ZAR 58,380
- Solo traveller: ZAR 115,680
- Children ages 10-16 years: ZAR 29,350
11 January - 30 April 2028
- Per person sharing: ZAR 57,780
- Solo traveller: ZAR 86,130
- Children ages 10-16 years: ZAR 29,050
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