Kariega Settlers Drift location

The site is beautiful alongside the river and with views across the plains to the bush beyond.

Kariega Settlers Drift Main Lodge Building

Settlers Drift offers 5-star luxury in a remote part of the Kariega wilderness.

Kariega Settlers Drift

Aerial view of lodge

Settlers Drift Luxury Tented Lodge Safari Experience

Enjoy game viewing from your suite deck and experience close-up game viewing on each safari drive

Kariega Game Reserve - Settlers Drift

Entrance to main lodge area

Kariega Settlers Drift Deck and Fire Pit

Enjoy the African sunset and stars from the decks and outdoor fire pit.

Kariega Settlers Drift Main Lodge

Relax and enjoy the calmness of the main lodge buildings with superb views across the plains.

Kariega Settlers Drift - Dining Area

Dining Area

Kariega Settlers Drift Lodge Bar

Kariega Settlers Drift Lodge Bar

Kariega Settlers Drift Wine Cellar

Enjoy our selection of fine quality local and international wines.

Kariega Settlers Drift

Boma

Kariega Settlers Drift

Bush breakfast

Kariega Settlers Drift

View from deck

Kariega Settlers Drift

Viewing deck at lodge

Kariega Settlers Drift

Aerial view of suites

Kariega Settlers Drift Luxury Tented Suite Exterior

9 spacious tented suites (each 110m²) – each with an opulent bedroom and living area, full bathroom, indoor/outdoor shower, mini-bar and private viewing deck.

Kariega Settlers Drift

Bedroom / Bathroom interior

Kariega Settlers Drift

Bedroom / lounge interior

Settlers Drift Luxury Tented Suite Bathroom

Gorgeous indoor/outdoor showers, peaceful bath with privacy and views in each bathroom

Kariega Settlers Drift

Bathroom interior

Kariega Settlers Drift Poolside Dinner

Especially on warm summer evenings guests enjoy a private poolside dinner

Kariega Settlers Drift Pool

Gazing down from the decks overlooking the Bushman’s River, it feels as if time has stood still since the last feet to have touched this remote valley were those of the 1820 Settlers.

Kariega Settlers Drift

Pool and viewing deck

Kariega Game Reserve - Settlers Drift

Pool and viewing deck

Kariega Settlers Drift Sala

Treatments for Settlers Drift Lodge guests are either provided in their luxury suite or in the tented sala (Wellness Centre)

Kariega Settlers Drift Safari

Guests enjoy twice daily game drives with their professionally qualified guide and can also enjoy guided walks and river safaris.

Kariega Settlers Drift Safari Boat Trips

Arrive and depart from the lodge by boat and enjoy a safari from the Bushman's River.

Kariega safari experience

The safari experience includes twice daily game drives on open safari vehicles.

Free-roaming lion

Kariega offers close-up game viewing including lion.

Close-up elephant encounters

The elephant at Kariega are comfortable with game drive vehicles.

Poaching survivor Thandi and calf Thembi

This brave rhino survived after her horn was hacked off by poachers in 2012.

Kariega Settlers Drift location

The site is beautiful alongside the river and with views across the plains to the bush beyond.

Elephants

Game drive viewing Elephants

Elephant

Game drive viewing Elephant

Hippos

Hippo sighting

Lion

Game drive viewing Lion

Kariega lions

View close up viewing of the Kariega pride.

Game Activities

Guided bush walk