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Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star lodge with free breakfast

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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Kenton-On-Sea, Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape, 6191
  • Place, Kenton Marina
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Kariega Heights
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Kenton on Sea Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬

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Main Lodge 1 Bedroom Chalet | In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Main Lodge 1 Bedroom Chalet

  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Hill view

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In-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Main Lodge Multi-Bedroom Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Double Beds
  • Hill view

About the neighborhood

Kenton on Sea

Close to the beach.Stay at this Kenton on Sea lodge and you'll be within 9 miles (15 km) of Kenton Marina and Kariega Centre. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Kariega Heights and Mosaic Studio.
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What's nearby

  • Kenton Marina - 15 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Kariega Heights - 15 min drive - 11.3 miles
  • Kariega Centre - 15 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Mosaic Studio - 17 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • Kenton on Sea Beach - 17 min drive - 11.9 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 115 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stanley's Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Horn's Up - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Dorothy Long - ‬11 min drive

About this property

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge

Family-friendly 4-star lodge with free breakfast
Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge offers its guests a children's pool, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Event space at this lodge measures 2152 square feet (200 square meters) and includes a conference center. Spa services, a terrace, and a complimentary children's club are also featured at the family-friendly Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Kenton on Sea lodge.

  • 24 guestrooms or units
  • 24 buildings
  • 2152 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1989
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This Kenton on Sea lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. There are 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, facials, and body scrubs. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM at scheduled times and on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone
  • Safe

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 staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 3 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 3300.00 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted.

We should mention

  • Children 3 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

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

Property is also known as

Kariega Game Reserve Main Kenton On Sea
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Kariega Game Reserve Hotel Kenton-On-Sea
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge to the airport?

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge is 93.2 mi (115-min drive) away from the Port Elizabeth (PLZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge offers an airport shuttle from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, at scheduled times, for a charge of ZAR 3300.00. per person, one-way.

How close is Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge to the beach?

This lodge is 9.3 mi (22-min drive) from Kenton on Sea Beach and 9.7 mi (17-min drive) from Shelley Bay. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge offer free breakfast?

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge offers free full breakfast every day from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

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.

Is there free parking at Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge?

This lodge offers free self parking.

Does Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge have a pool?

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge features an outdoor pool and a children's pool.

Does Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge have a restaurant?

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge is home to Lunch & Dinner, which features brunch.

Does Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer body treatments, massages, and facials.

How close is Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge to downtown Kenton on Sea?

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge is 7.9 mi away from Kenton on Sea.

Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A relaxing stay with wonderful wildlife

A lovely 6 day stay at Main Lodge. My chalet was wonderful with fantastic views, even from the shower! Spotlessly clean. The restaurant buffets were good, plentiful food and choices. My guide was excellent, friendly and knowledgeable and the safari drives were for around 3 hours each, twice daily, lots of wildlife to be seen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Life experience

One of the most incredible experiences of my life. Exceptional tour guide that found us all the animals close up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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 traveler

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.

8/10 Good

Mathias

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ja
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

Traveled 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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personale gentile e location stupenda. La nostra guida Trust e' stato super disponibile e ci ha spiegato tantissime cose sugli animali che abbiamo visto durante le nostre uscite.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mariano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
espectacular todo
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Boa experiência de Safári (reserva privada) na GR

O hotel tem tratamento diferenciado, com acompanhamento do Ranger determinado para o seu grupo desde o início até o fim da estadia. Restaurante bom. O Safári também proporciona um ótimo contato com os animais em se tratando de uma reserva privada. O chalé é lindo, rústico e confortável.

10/10 Excellent

Piero

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ganz tolle Erfahrung in einem Private Game Reserve

Es war eine interessante Erfahrung, in diesem sehr gut geführten Private Game Reserve auf Safari zu gehen. Das Zimmer (die Suite), das gesamte Personal mit dem Ranger, alles war toll. Natürlich hatte dieses Erlebnis auch seinen Preis. Aber wir wollten uns das einmal gönnen. Unbedingt zu empfehlen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Lena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastisk safari och ett mycket bra boende!

Fantastisk safari och ett mycket bra boende i ett eget stort hus som var vackert beläget och hade stor terass. Ett extra plus för en egen liten pool !

10/10 Excellent

Christer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bästa safarit med toppenguide

Underbar safariupplevelse med toppen guide

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Safaris sind super

Wunderschöne Bungalows mit Blick von der Terrasse in den Kariega -NP. Das Gelände ist sehr weitläufig, wir hatten 15 Minuten Fußweg bis zur Main Lodge zum Essen. Man kann sich aber ggfs. vom persönlichen Ranger abholen lassen.

6/10 Okay

Johan, Stockholm

Bra safari

Kariega är ett vackert naturområde. Utmärkt safari, vi fick se noshörningar, lejon, elefanter, giraffer, flodhästar, zebror mm. De hade jätteduktiga guider, bra service och god mat. Stugorna på main lodge var enkla. Skulle behöva renoveras.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service

Kariega

Vi tillbringade två dagar på Kariega med två spännande safaris.