Typical Day

There is much to do and see at Kariega Game Reserve. As a result anything from two to seven nights can be enjoyed, however, a minimum three night stay is highly recommended for your ultimate safari experience.

Guests should try to check in before 14h00 to be in time for lunch and afternoon game drive. Check out time is between 10h00 and 11h00. 

A day at Main Lodge, Ukhozi Lodge and The Homestead

06h00 : Tea, coffee and a snack. Depart for an early morning game drive or perhaps a river cruise.
10h00 : Return to your lodge for a late, but hearty breakfast/brunch. 
11h00 : Enjoy a bush walk, a spa treatment, have a swim, or just relax or siesta.  
14h30 : Savor the flavors of our well-earned afternoon eats.  
16h00 : Depart for an evening game drive and sundowners.
19h30 : Return to the lodge for your evening meal in either the boma or the restaurant.

*The itinerary at The Homestead is very flexible – with your own personal hosts, cook and game ranger the schedule can be adjusted to accommodate the requests or needs of each family or group.

During winter months Main Lodge guests enjoy a hearty breakfast before their morning game drive.

A day at River Lodge

06h00 : Tea, coffee and a snack. Depart for an early morning game drive.
10h00 : Return to the lodge for a late, but hearty breakfast/brunch. 
11h00 : Take a trip down the Bushmans river to the coast, enjoy a bush walk, go fishing or canoeing, have a swim, a spa treatment, or just relax or siesta.
14h30 : Savor the flavors of our well earned afternoon eats. 
16h00 : Depart for an evening game drive and sundowners.
19h30 : Return to the lodge for your evening meal in either the boma or the restaurant.

A day at Settlers Drift

06h00 : Tea, coffee and a snack. Depart for an early morning game drive.
10h00 : Return for a hearty breakfast/brunch. 
11h00 : Enjoy a bush walk, a spa treatment, go fishing or canoeing, have a swim, soak in the view from your private deck, or just relax or siesta.  
14h30 : Savor the flavors of our well-earned afternoon eats.  
16h00 : Depart for an evening game drive and sundowners.
19h30 : Return to the lodge for your evening meal in either the boma or the restaurant.

Note that all the above indicated times are adapted slightly during winter months.