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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.
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Kariega Settlers Drift Main Lodge Building
Settlers Drift offers 5-star luxury in a remote part of the Kariega wilderness.
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Aerial view of lodge
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Settlers Drift Luxury Tented Lodge Safari Experience
Enjoy game viewing from your suite deck and experience close-up game viewing on each safari drive
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Kariega Game Reserve - Settlers Drift
Entrance to main lodge area
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Kariega Settlers Drift Deck and Fire Pit
Enjoy the African sunset and stars from the decks and outdoor fire pit.
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Kariega Settlers Drift Main Lodge
Relax and enjoy the calmness of the main lodge buildings with superb views across the plains.
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Kariega Settlers Drift - Dining Area
Dining Area
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Kariega Settlers Drift Lodge Bar
Kariega Settlers Drift Lodge Bar
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Kariega Settlers Drift Wine Cellar
Enjoy our selection of fine quality local and international wines.
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Boma
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Bush breakfast
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Kariega Settlers Drift
View from deck
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Viewing deck at lodge
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Aerial view of suites
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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.
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Bedroom / Bathroom interior
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Bedroom / lounge interior
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Settlers Drift Luxury Tented Suite Bathroom
Gorgeous indoor/outdoor showers, peaceful bath with privacy and views in each bathroom
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Bathroom interior
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Kariega Settlers Drift Poolside Dinner
Especially on warm summer evenings guests enjoy a private poolside dinner
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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.
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Kariega Settlers Drift
Pool and viewing deck
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Kariega Game Reserve - Settlers Drift
Pool and viewing deck
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Kariega Settlers Drift Sala
Treatments for Settlers Drift Lodge guests are either provided in their luxury suite or in the tented sala (Wellness Centre)
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Kariega Settlers Drift Safari
Guests enjoy twice daily game drives with their professionally qualified guide and can also enjoy guided walks and river safaris.
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Kariega Settlers Drift Safari Boat Trips
Arrive and depart from the lodge by boat and enjoy a safari from the Bushman's River.
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Kariega safari experience
The safari experience includes twice daily game drives on open safari vehicles.
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Free-roaming lion
Kariega offers close-up game viewing including lion.
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Close-up elephant encounters
The elephant at Kariega are comfortable with game drive vehicles.
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Poaching survivor Thandi and calf Thembi
This brave rhino survived after her horn was hacked off by poachers in 2012.
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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.
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Elephants
Game drive viewing Elephants
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Elephant
Game drive viewing Elephant
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Hippos
Hippo sighting
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Lion
Game drive viewing Lion
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Kariega lions
View close up viewing of the Kariega pride.
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Game Activities
Guided bush walk