Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge

We had a 5 night stay here last week and it was exceptional. The lodge room was amazing and very clean, sights of giraffes from the room too. The game drives were fantastic and we were lucky to see everything we came to see. Ozzie our guide was one in a million, looked after our every need. We did a loan game drive and he searched high and low for the lions who hadn't been sighted for days. Only to locate them as we headed out of the reserve. Food at the river Lodge is outstanding too. We didn't expect 3 course meals every night. Breakfast to was simply beautiful. Recommend to anyone. Big love to ozzie. Ade and Laura

An absolutely outstanding safari experience with some special extras (such as a trip to the beach) thrown in. Every member of staff went above and beyond to make us feel looked after and a special shout out to Kyran for his efforts to tailor our experience and for sharing his wisdom about the bush and all the flora and fauna within it.

The accommodation, food and service were all first rate. Our guide for the week, Osman (Ozzie) could not have been friendlier, more professional or knowledgeable. Thank you to all who looked after us - Erkansi!

The accommodation was great, very nice staff. Our guide Forrest was amazing! We learnt so much about the animals and he went above and beyond. There was also the lovely opportunity to take a boat ride down to the beach which was thoroughly enjoyable!

Firstly, Hanna and her her team were excellent and stayed 4 nights .. 8 game drives .. Accomodation and food and choice of drinks excellent. Service Excellent .. no issues … Game Drives .. excellent. .. saw all Animals except one which eluded us .. even though we could see trackings .. Highlight .. Midnight drive from one lodge to other .. very exhilarating but petrifying too .. but our Ranger Osi, Had it in control .. Night Sky and Animals at night .. just breathtaking.. Between the Game drives .. Went on boat cruise to the beach and swim in Indian ocean .. and Osi kindly taught me to fish .. ! Something I wanted to learn !! (Didn’t catch anything but was perfect was to spend the afternoon) Had a Spa treatment .. again very good .. Last night we had a SA “Bri” .. BBQ … and had visitors .. giraffes came to see what was going on .. just lovely .. Pool warm .. and mixture of sun facing loungers to shades .. I think in the end it was the team .. led by Hannah … who had Guests in forefront .. relaxation and comfort .. that makes the River Lodge .. little things that made it for me .. small touches .. like any resort there will be improvements they can make .. but to me I enjoyed my stay and would definitely recommend it .. they looked after me for sure .. Will be coming back soon .. unfinished Photo with one Animal ! Thank you River Lodge wonderful memories and life long friends created ..

Amazing couple of days spent at Kariega. Stayed at the River Lodge, beautiful room with a view of a watering hole that attracted Impalas, Warthogs and Giraffes. The staff were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Special thanks to Aussie who took us on our game drives and a great boat trip to the Indian Ocean. He was very knowledgeable, professional and took time to share his experience with us. Would definitely recommend Kariega.