Each of the five luxury lodges include the following: swimming pool, bar, boma, restaurant, lounges, laundry service and free parking. Settlers Drift & River Lodge each has a spa and curio shop. Main Lodge has a spa, gym and curio shop which Ukhozi Lodge and the Homestead guests also use. Free Wi-Fi in all main areas, including in the suites at Settlers Drift.

Each of the five luxury lodges include the following: En-suite bathroom, guest amenities, hair dryer, towels, air-conditioning, telephone, coffee and tea making facilities and mini fridge.

This family-owned and operated Big 5 private safari reserve is located in South Africa's Eastern Cape. The reserve is situated along the Garden Route, making it the perfect South African safari destination to compliment a Cape Town visit and a trip along the country’s beautiful coast.

Please see the directions to our different lodges below: MAIN RECEPTION - MAIN LODGE & UKHOZI LODGE Route 1 (Coastal): Travel from Port Elizabeth along the N2 towards Grahamstown for approximately 50 km and then take the Port Alfred turnoff, where you will then travel along the R72, via Alexandria, towards Kenton-on-Sea and Port Alfred. At Kenton-on-Sea turn left inland and proceed 14 km on the R343 to the main Kariega entrance. Turn right into the reserve and the guard will direct you to reception to check in. Route 2 (Inland): Proceed on the N2 from Port Elizabeth towards Grahamstown for about 110km. Turn right before reaching Grahamstown onto the tarred road (R343) to Kenton-on-Sea. Travel 32 km to the main Kariega entrance. Turn left into the reserve and the guard will direct you to reception to check in. THE HOMESTEAD Guests should confirm their arrival time prior to arrival and should then proceed directly to the lodge to check in. For the coastal route (1) continue past the main Kariega entrance and shortly after turn left at the Kariega Homestead sign. Follow the road to the lodge. For the inland route (2) travel only 30 km on the R343 and turn right at the Kariega Homestead sign. Follow the road to the lodge. RIVER LODGE Travel from Port Elizabeth along the N2 towards Grahamstown for approximately 50 km and then take the Port Alfred turnoff, where you will then travel along the R72 towards Kenton-on-Sea and Port Alfred. The turnoff to River Lodge is signposted and is exactly 15 km beyond Alexandria. SETTLERS DRIFT Travel from Port Elizabeth along the N2 towards Grahamstown for approximately 50 km and then take the Port Alfred turnoff, where you will then travel along the R72 towards Kenton-on-Sea and Port Alfred. The turnoff to Settlers Drift is signposted and is exactly 10 km beyond Alexandria. Boat Transfers A boat transfer to Settlers Drift departs daily from the jetty at 13h30 (weather dependant). For guests to be able to enjoy this transfer, they must arrive at the gate by approx. 13h00. Guests in time for the boat transfer should proceed as follows from the Settlers Drift turnoff: Drive on a gravel road through an electric gate (push button for intercom communication with the lodge) for approx. 2,8 kms to the Kariega Game Reserve and Settlers Drift entrance gate. You will be met and given directions to the jetty and carports. At the jetty you will be met by one of the Settlers Drift game rangers, who will then transfer you to the lodge by boat, which will take approx. 30 minutes. Guests who are late for the boat transfer should proceed as follows: Proceed on a gravel road through an electric gate (push button for intercom communication with the lodge) for approx. 2,8 kms to the Kariega Game Reserve and Settlers Drift entrance gate. You will be met and given directions to proceed for another approx. 6.5 kms to the lodge.