Kariega Game Reserve River Lodge

This is a real great place to be ! If you want a great experience in a very nice accommodation then this is the place to go !! Stunning nature. Our ranger Karan is an amazing knowledgeable person and a great personality ! We learned a lot from him about nature ! We loved it !

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.

We had a family break to go on Safari for Christmas 2024. The accommodation at the River Lodge was super. The suites were very comfortable, catering was (too) plentiful and the team were very welcoming and made for a relaxing base each day. Our guide, Forrest, was truly excellent. He provided insights on the animals and their behaviours whether big game or smaller animals, birds and insects. The walk through the bush was a real highlight and gave an opportunity to see more detail as to how the ecosystem fits together from tiny plants to large game. A truly, truly magnificent experience.

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 ..

The ‘family feel’ of the team at the river lodge gives a great atmosphere. Great food, luxury accommodation and of course outstanding game drives with our amazing ranger Ossie! Stylish contemporary lodge and rooms, a true ‘all inclusive’ experience - activities, service as well as food and drink! We could not have been hosted any better!

The most amazing 3 nights spent in Karina River Lodge. The staff and our ranger Forrest were all amazing. The lodge and food are stunning. The wildlife is breathtaking - lions, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, hippos all up close and in their natural habitat. I would highly recommend.