In a nutshell

Kariega prides itself on the abundance of general game and bird life, supplementing the “Big 5”. The Reserve hosts over 25 game and 250 bird species, including Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Rhino, Hippo, Giraffe, Zebra, Eland, Wildebeest, numerous other antelope species and resident Martial, Crowned and Fish Eagles.

The programme

Depart the quayside and travel to Kariega Private Game Reserve, located approximately 1 ½ hour’s drive from Port Elizabeth, Kariega Game Reserve’s 5 000 hectares of malaria-free wilderness offers guests a wonderful wildlife experience.

Refreshments will be served upon arrival at the lodge, after which you will board the 4x4 open vehicles for a 3 hour game drive on the reserve, accompanied by experienced rangers. View Kariega’s abundant game and birdlife close up, whilst experiencing the tranquility and beauty of the Reserve.

Return to the lodge for a buffet lunch, which will be served in the restaurant, situated on the top of a high ridge overlooking the hills and plains of the reserve.

Good to know

This tour is not suitable for guests in wheelchairs and those with walking difficulties, as they will not be able to climb onto the 4x4 open vehicles.
Comfortable clothing, binoculars and a sun hat are strongly recommended.
The roads in the game reserve are gravel. There are also inclines and certain parts of the game-drive can be bumpy. Not recommended for pax with back & neck problems.
For safety reasons, no children under the age of 6 years allowed on the open vehicles.
Guests are not permitted to use cellular phones during the game drives. They are also not permitted to speak loudly or stand up on the game drive vehicles, as this will disturb the animals.
Smoking is not permitted during the game-drives.
Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.