Reviews of Kariega Game Reserve Ukhozi Lodge
R343 Kenton on Sea, 6070 Kenton on Sea, South Africa
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Reviewed: 19 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewKariega Game Reserve is an amazing big 5 gem in the Eastern Cape. There is an abundance of wildlife, and every game drive was special. The vegetation is lush and green with pristine forests. Very knowledgeable game rangers who go out of their way to ensure you have a wonderful experience. Ukhozi lodge is beautiful and luxurious without been ostentatious or over the top. all our meals were excellent.
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Reviewed: 25 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewRepeat visit. We have stayed here at least 12 times in the past, and although familiar is always slightly different - which is why we come back. Morning and afternoon game drives with 'Melissa' very enjoyable.
Some of the older staff have moved on and the newer ones were less familiar with the location and background
Reviewed: 7 March 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast and evening meal was incredible- you could order from a menu. There are also an extensive range of good quality wines and beverages available. Our tour guide Mondi was amazing, we saw lots of animals which was an amazing experience.
Lunch - there was no choice for lunch, you got what was served and the quality wasn’t as good as breakfast or evening meal.
Reviewed: 22 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewReviewed: 22 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewStaff friendly and attentive, Melissa who was our ranger/guide was superb!! I could say a lot more superlatives, but the guests comments in the 2 photos attached from just this one week say it much more than I can
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Reviewed: 9 January 2024 · Stayed in January 2024
Verified reviewFrom the moment we arrived it just felt “special” a world away from everything else.
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Reviewed: 1 September 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewFabulous. Had spa treatments. Staff very professional . Friendly and knowledgeable.
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Reviewed: 10 April 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
Verified reviewAbsolutely incredible stay, just perfect from start to finish.
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Reviewed: 6 March 2023 · Stayed in March 2023
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Verified reviewReviewed: 31 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewFantastic game drives with plenty of opportunity to see the animals very close. Brilliant guide in Melissa. Large, spacious lodges overlooking the bush. Food was of exceptional quality.
Advertises canoeing as a day activity but this wasn’t advised as a hippo had been spotted in the last 2yrs
Reviewed: 12 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewWe were on our honeymoon and staying at the lodge has been the absolute spotlight of our vacation, we can’t recommend Kariega more. From seeing the animals in their natural habitat, to the most beautiful sunsets, to relaxing pool sessions in between! Special thanks to the ranger Ben who was so knowledgable about the park and the wildlife.
Small suggestion to add Pilates / yoga sessions for guests in between drives ;)
Reviewed: 11 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewModern, clean, staff were fantastic, main swimming pool was brilliant! Loved our stay!!
The hedges in front of the main swimming pool needed cutting so that we could see the valley a bit better but everything else was perfect!!
Reviewed: 31 December 2022 · Stayed in December 2022
Verified reviewReviewed: 19 November 2022 · Stayed in November 2022
Verified reviewReviewed: 13 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewvery nice lodge with the best guides we could see a lot of animals