Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge
4.0 star property

Upscale lodge with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Terrace/patio
Desk
Free daily full breakfast
Couples treatment room(s), body treatments, aromatherapy

Overview of Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge

Reviews
9.4

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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The price is €586
Price available on 1/5/2024

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Kenton-On-Sea, Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape, 6191
  • Popular LocationKariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape4 min drive
  • Popular LocationKenton on Sea Beach38 min drive
  • Popular LocationAfrican Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve45 min drive
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Room options

Main Lodge 1 Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Main Lodge Multi-Bedroom Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Fridge
Ceiling fan
3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds

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About the area

Kenton on Sea

Located in Kenton on Sea, Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge is in a rural area and near the beach. The Toposcope and Great Fish Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape and Kenton on Sea Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Quin Sculpture Garden and Albany Natural Science Museum. Looking to get your feet wet? Scuba diving, snorkelling and surfing/body boarding adventures can be found near the property.

What's nearby

  • Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape - 4 min drive
  • Kenton Marina - 14 min drive
  • Kenton on Sea Beach - 38 min drive
  • Rhodes University - 40 min drive
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 126 min drive

Restaurants

  • Horn's Up - 25 min drive
  • Dorothy Long - 11 min drive
  • Stanley's Restaurant - 11 min drive

About this property

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge

Upscale family-friendly lodge in a rural location
Take advantage of free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing and a terrace at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge. Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours, motor boating and hiking/biking trails at this lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a deep-tissue massage, a facial or a body treatment. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities, such as boat tours, rowing/canoeing and fishing. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and an arcade/games room.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • An outdoor pool and a children's pool, with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self-parking
  • A safari, motorhome/coach/lorry parking and babysitting (surcharge)
  • Game drive on-site, coffee/tea in reception and a gift shop
Room features
All guest rooms at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge have comforts, such as air conditioning.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and ceiling fans
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
  • Balconies or patios, electric kettles and daily housekeeping

Languages

Afrikaans, English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat tours
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference centre (2,152 square foot of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 24 buildings
  • Built in 1989
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

Outdoor space

  • Balcony/patio

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 3 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR170 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Kariega Game Reserve Main Kenton On Sea
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Frequently asked questions

Does Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge?

As of 18 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge on 19 May 2024 start from €595.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge located?

This family-friendly Kenton on Sea lodge is located near the beach, 2.5 mi (4 km) from Kariega Game Reserve Eastern Cape, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Kenton on Sea Beach and Mosaic Studio. Kenton Marina is 8.5 mi (13.6 km) away.

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trond

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

rh , Cape Town

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent weekend escape!
Had the best time on a weekend away with family. Our guide was fantastic - great wildlife and wonderful experience. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Beth, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
absolutely amazing experience
The welcome at the entrance gate, through the reception check in, the staff in the bar and the restaurant, not to mention our experienced tour guide Matt (Jacques) were all fabulous and went out of their way to make you feel welcome. The food options were plentiful and tasty and the themed accommodation was more spacious and comfortable than I had hoped. The drives through the park had us so very close to the animals and each drive outdid the previous. I had high expectations of a South African safari and Kariega over delivered! A must for anyone.. utterly amazing!

10/10 Excellent

gene, Toronto, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful location to see wildlife in the eastern
Just returned from 2 wonderful nights at Kariega. Location, food, service and wildlife were all exemplary. A special thank you to our ranger Matt who is truly a cut above. I recommend you request him. He is outstanding!

10/10 Excellent

Noa, Israel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing experience
Spent two nights at the main lodge. Had amazing four drives with unbelievable Rudi - our reserve guide. Rudi made the experience so much better, he had so much knowledge and info about the bush, he took care of every little detail, and was the nicest. We saw lions, elephants, rhinos, impalas, ghanoo, zebras, girraffes and many more. The reserve is so green and powerfull, you definatly can feel the wild. The schedule is comfortable, food was nice, and the chalet was huge but still cousy. Go to Kariega and ask for Rudi! One little note to Kariega staff: we almost missed the first drive on 1530. Maybe you should send an email day or two before to let the guests know that first drives is on 1530 so that guests will check in on time.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceeded all expectations
Wish we could have stayed longer. What an awesome experience. The highlight being our exceptional guide (Bongani) whose knowledge of African wildlife was amazing.

10/10 Excellent

R, Chichester

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable lodge chalet and stunning wildlife
The Main Lodge chalet had 2 bedrooms, (1 bathroom and 1 ensuite) with a central living room with wood burner, kitchen, and outdoor viewing patio deck. Comfortable beds and showers, all warm in showery weather and very clean. Breakfast,lunch and varied dinner buffets were scheduled around the 3 hour game drives with a ranger twice a day. There was a pool which we did not have time to see/use. Fantastic viewing of animals/birds/insects/plants with knowledgeable, friendly ranger.

10/10 Excellent

Helene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Otroligt välorganiserat, god mat och otroliga safariturer!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sascha

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Hotel. Der Park ist ein wunderbares Erlebnis
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Durchschnittliche Gamelodge + Fahrerabhängig
Unser Fahrer respektive Tourguide hatte keine Ahnung von Kundendienst und hatte uns leider im Stich gelassen. Wir wollten eigentlich noch eine Flusstour auf dem Kariega machen aber als ich ihn gefragt habe hatte er nicht darauf reagiert. Am Abreisetag hatt er mir dann noch gesagt, dass er die Schlüssel fürs Schiff bereit hatte für den Vortag. Aber uns richtig informiert hatte er nicht. Er fuhr sehr ruppig und kannte keine Hindernisse. Sogar einen Termitenhügel überfuhr er einfach und den Elefanten fuhr er einfach in den Weg. Darum würde ich diese Lodge sicher nicht weiterempfehlen oder nochmals hinfahren.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021