Kariega Game Reserve

About Kariega Game Reserve

The private Kariega Game Reserve is situated in the malaria-free, upper reaches of the Kariega River Valley, 14 km from Kenton On Sea on the R343 to Salem and Grahamstown and 145 km from Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Did you know? The golden beaches of Kenton-on-Sea are less than 15 minutes away from Kariega Game Reserve.

Located in pristine surroundings, the tranquillity and splendour of Kariega Game Reserve is beyond doubt awesome. The reserve is sanctuary to abundant game and wildlife including lion, elephant, leopard, rhino, hippo, giraffe, zebra, eland, wildebeest, waterbuck and a variety of antelope.

For avid birders Kariega Game reserve is a delight as it is home to a myriad of bird species, including nesting Martial Eagle, Crowned and Fish Eagles.

This 9000 hectare private Big 5 game reserve is a must for those seeking the retreat and the thrill of the great outdoors and an African Safari 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.

There are a number of safari options available to guests of Kariega Game Reserve so that they are able to see the greatest diversity of plants and animals during their stay. Game drives are conducted in open viewing vehicles and by professional rangers, who know where to find animals and can provide insights into their habits, characteristics and lives.

Morning and evening drives reveal the animals during the busiest parts of their day, as they prepare for a night of hunting or a day surviving the African bushveld, depending on the species.