Kariega Ukhozi Lodge

Ukhozi Lodge, the romantic gem of Kariega Game Reserve is found here on the valley edge, with 10 luxury suites overlooking majestic views of the African landscape. Eco-friendly suites blend seamlessly with the environment crafted from stone, wood, and glass.  Connected with meandering paths, each suite offers ultimate privacy with breath-taking scenes from secluded viewing decks and private plunge pools.  Kariega Ukhozi Lodge hosts an outstanding restaurant with delicious African cuisine, multiple relaxation lounges with fireplaces, and an exquisite communal rim-flow pool boasting majestic views of the wild plains below.

Kariega Game Reserve is a family-owned private game reserve located in the Eastern Cape. The game reserve covers 5260 hectares of African wilderness and spans across five different eco-systems. Kariega Game Reserve is ranked as one of the best Eastern Cape Safari destinations and offers exceptional game viewing all year round and is set between two beautiful rivers, the Kariega and Bushman’s rivers. The diverse landscape and lush environment make the reserve a haven for varied flora and wildlife species.  The rivers at Kariega Game Reserve connect the rolling African landscapes to the ocean making it ideal for water-based wildlife spotting, cruises, and adventure activities. Lead by energetic game rangers with an incredible passion for the African wild, daily game drives at Kariega River Lodge are taken in specialized 8-seater 4×4 safari vehicles.  With the assistance of your expert ranger, you will enjoy close-up sightings of the Big 5 (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo and leopard) as well as hippo, hyena, giraffe, zebra, eland, kudu, and fish eagles. This remarkable malaria-free reserve also offers safari cruises and kayaking excursions.  Witnessing the incredible birdlife along the riverbeds is nothing short of magnificent on this unique safari experience. Kariega offers a selection of 4-star lodges as well as the 5-star lodges.