Kariega Private Game Reserve and Safari Lodges
Malaria-free Big 5 South African Safari
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.
Lion mom and cubs
River cruise on the Kariega river
An African Fish Eagle in flight
Guests enjoying sundowners
A sighting of a male lion while on game drive
A group of young cape buffalo
Hippo
Bush set-up for guests
Elephants chasing off lions at dusk
Poaching survivor Thandi
A guided bush walk
Elephant viewing on game drive
Lazy Lion on Kariega
Guests enjoying a picnic on Kenton beaches
Cheetah mom and cubs
An upclose sighting of a bull elephant
A rivalry between a lion and a white rhino
Canoeing on the Bushmans river
Giraffe with Settlers Drift in the background
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Two male giraffe necking
Pied Kingfishers
Elephants around the safari vehicle
Picturesque zebra's
Viewing of elephants on a guided bush walk
River cruise to Kenton Beaches
A perfect moment captured
A Cape Buffalo feeding on grass
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