Kariega Settlers Drift | Kariega Private Game Reserve

Settlers Drift is a 5-star luxury tented lodge located in a remote and untouched part of the Kariega wilderness, offering a unique safari experience. The lodge offers 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. Lodge facilities include a restaurant, bar, wine cellar, spacious decks, pool, boma, curio shop, library and spa treatments. Kariega is a 10,000 ha private game reserve offering a combination of close up Big 5 game viewing and an expansive variety of fauna, flora and birdlife in a landscape spanning 5 eco-systems.

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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

Your Stay

2 Nights

Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities

All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included

Your Rooms

1x Luxury Safari Tent/ Suite

Fast Facts

5 Star

Lodge

Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa

No. Rooms: 9

Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine

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