Sanctuary to abundant game and wildlife such as lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, hippo, giraffe, zebra, eland, wildebeest, waterbuck and a variety of antelope, as well as a myriad of bird species, including nesting Martial, Crowned and Fish Eagles, this 5000 hectare private game reserve is a must, for those seeking the retreat and the thrill of the great outdoors and an African Safari vacation of a lifetime.

Set high above the spectacular Kariega River Valley, you cannot get closer to nature than in this wondrous African wilderness, in the heart of the 1820 Settler Country, with its rich historical heritage.The golden beaches of Kenton-on-Sea are less than 15 minutes away.

Kariega offers luxury game lodge accommodation, architectural award winning lodges and a host of activities, such as; game drives, hiking, fishing, bird watching, canoeing, mountain biking, horse riding and the ever famous river cruises on the Kariega Queen. Only 80 minutes east of Port Elizabeth, a visit to KARIEGA GAME RESERVE should be considered a natural extension of your trip along South Africa's famous 'Garden Route', between Cape Town and Port Elizabeth.

DIRECTIONS:
• By air:
Port Elizabeth airport is only 80 minutes drive from Kariega.
• By road from Port Elizabeth :
Kariega Main Lodge, Ukhozi Lodge and The Homestead (Main Reception)
Travel along the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown and choose one of 2 alternative routes:
Route 1:
The coastal route on the R72 towards Port Alfred, via Alexandria to Kenton-on-Sea, where you turn inland and proceed for 14 kms on the R343.
Route 2:
Proceed on the N2 towards Grahamstown for about 110 km and turn right before reaching Grahamstown onto the tarred road (R343) to Salem and Kenton-on-Sea for a distance of 32 kms.
River Lodge
Travel along the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown and take the R72 turn-off towards Port Alfred via Alexandria, The turnoff to River Lodge is signposted and is exactly 15 kms beyond Alexandria.