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Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge

4.0 star property
Hotel with 11 outdoor swimming pools, in the vicinity of Kenton on Sea Beach

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Luxury Suite | Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Luxury Suite | View from room
Fireplace

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 3,552
AED 4,157 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Mar - 7 Mar

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Luxury Suite | 1 bedroom, minibar, bed sheets

Luxury Suite

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Hair dryer
Separate bathtub and shower
Deep soaking bathtub
  • 65 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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The price is AED 2,673
AED 3,144 total
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Kariega Game Reserve - Main Lodge

About the neighborhood

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Kenton-On-Sea, Kenton on Sea, Eastern Cape, 6191

What's nearby

  • Kenton Marina - 16 min drive
  • Mosaic Studio - 17 min drive
  • Kenton on Sea Beach - 37 min drive
  • Rhodes University - 51 min drive
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 108 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stanley's Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Horn's Up - ‬36 min drive
  • ‪Sandbar Floating Restaurant - ‬30 min drive
  • ‪Dorothy Long - ‬21 min drive

About this property

Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge

Upscale hotel in a rural location
Consider a stay at Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Active travelers can enjoy amenities like rowing/canoeing and fishing at this hotel. Treat yourself to a body scrub, a hot stone massage, or aromatherapy at the onsite spa. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like boat tours. In addition to a garden and a library, guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
Other perks include:
  • 11 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, massage treatment rooms, and a water dispenser
Room features
All guestrooms at Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge offer perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like minibars and free bottled water.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with deep soaking tubs and free toiletries
  • Balconies, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 11 outdoor pools
  • Boat tours
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing
  • Fitness center
  • Full-service spa
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • 11 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Conference center (2152 square feet of space)
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body treatments
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment room(s)
  • Facials
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Massage - deep-tissue
  • Massage - hot stone
  • Massage - sports
  • Massage - Swedish
  • Massage - Thai
  • Massage/treatment rooms

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

Outdoor space

  • Balcony

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 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 170 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 3 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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 Ukhozi Kenton on Sea
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Frequently asked questions

Does Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 11 outdoor pools.

Is Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Does Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge located?

Situated in a rural location, this spa hotel is 8.7 mi (14 km) from Kenton on Sea Beach and within 32 mi (52 km) of Rhodes University and 1820 Settlers National Monument.

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Kariega Game Reserve - Ukhozi Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay, not to be missed. Great safari, excellent food lovely view and very luxurious room.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
"I can't say enough great things about our unforgettable stay at this game reserve in South Africa. The service was truly top-notch, with guides who were not only knowledgeable but also passionate about what they do. The food was absolutely fabulous, and the special touch of having our room decorated upon arrival for our elopement was beyond thoughtful. We were thrilled to witness all the animals up close, making our experience truly magical and perfect in every way. If you're looking for a remarkable safari adventure with impeccable hospitality, this is the place to be. Highly recommended!"
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect. The personnel was outstanding and the guide of our game drives, Allan were amazing. Only one recommendation: the only thing lagging behind all the wonderful other aspects is the cuisine. Too little fresh produce and often not really healthy food . Would be worthwhile to improve the gastronomic aspects of Ukhozi, especially given the high price of accomodation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was one of the most amazing experiences I had in my life and I would highly recommend. One piece of information I wish we had known before arriving. 1) Checkin time is 2 pm and this is exactly the tone they serve lunch . We had eaten before we arrived- but they were expecting us to eat . 2. We did our first game drive at 3:30 pm on the day we arrived. I only had a light Hoodie we stayed out till the sunset then drove back in the dark It was much cooler than we expected. They do offer blankets and ponchos which is helpful, but the next day I took my raincoat as a second layer as well as my Hoodie and I felt so much better 3. You you have a set routine for your stay which includes times of the game drives and meals. There are two game drives a day one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You have the same guide throughout your stay and the same group of people which is quite nice as a camaraderie builds up. We had a variety of nationalities from German swish Australian and us from the UK. The staff are exceptional from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave you feel welcome and very looked after. Our game host was called Melissa. She was an exceptionally safe driver also very confident and decisive in every situation. We saw lots of animals everything that you’d want to. She asked us what we wanted to see. We also did River Cruise as part of one of our game drives. The Lodge itself was incredibly luxurious and beautiful with an amazing view.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deepak

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place, people, animals. Fantastic experience. We were blown away by our time here. Our guide Melissa was excellent — considerate both of the guests and of the animals we saw / interacted with. We saw elephants, lions, white rhinos, hippos, buffalo, cheetah, giraffe, ostrich and many kinds of deer / antelope birds. In most cases, we came within 1-3 meters of the animals; we would often position in their path / vicinity, and they would walk up to and past us as they went on their way. They seemed very comfortable with us in the vehicles, even though they’re obviously still wild. (Although it’s a private reserve, the animals feed themselves off the land / each other. Note that some of the animals, such as giraffe, are not strictly native to this region but seem to be thriving.) Melissa taught us a lot about the animals, their behaviours and interactions with each other. She paced the drives well, so we had quiet time to just appreciate sights and sounds; as well as “missions”, when she wanted to get us close to a particular set of animals that she knew were in good position. Room and facilities were also outstanding. Food and alcohol, included in price, were solid.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerstin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Eine Reise wert-nur zu empfehlen
Traumhaft schön, sehr exzellenter Service, leckeres Essen, alle sehr freundlich und aufmerksam, tolles Game Drives mit sehr sehr gutem Guide- wir kommen wieder….
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Conny, Berlin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Safari Lodge
Trotz verfühter Anreise standen uns beiden Bungalows bereits zur Verfügung. Wir wurden herzlich durch das immer zuvorkommend und hilfsbereite Personal empfangen. Während unseres 2 tägigen Aufenthalt stand uns unser persönlicher Guide ständig zur Verfügung. Trotz des schlechten Wetters (kalt und regnerisch)haben alle Safaris stattgefunden und unsere Erwartungen wurden voll Erfüllt. Einziger "Makel" war das unser Guide leider kein Wort Deutsch sprechen konnte.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super Service, leckere Speisen, hervorragende Gamedrives.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not to be missed
We had an amazing time. Our guide Juan was really committed to making sure we saw every animal, bird and even the insects that live in Kariega. Great food and service . Highly recommend a 3 day Safari. You won't be disappointed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

John , Dungarvan, Ireland

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant Experience!
We were on honeymoon. Stayed 3 nights (about right) Everything was exceptional. From the moment we arrived, the staff, the lodge, our chalet, the food, our ranger.. Couldn't fault a thing. Saw so many animals, around every corner there was something new. Brendon our ranger was fantastic, full of info. Well worth the upgrade from main lodge etc. I couldn't rate our experience high enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Go for the safari experience.
Great location, rooms and service. Okay food. No wifi in room and poor wifi in lobby locations.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Juergen, Viersen - Dülken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Teuer - aber das Geld wert !
Sehr gut durchorganisiert - zur Nutzung des Zimmers bleibt bei 1 - 2 Nächten Buchung kaum Zeit. Die Safari mir Rose war spektakulär, erstens wegen ihrer Person und ihrer unleugbaren Liebe zu ihrem Job - was sich auf alle Teilnehmer übertrug. Sehr gut auch die enorme Tierdichte im Park - der Vorteil eines teuren Private Game Reserves. Ich war zuerst wegen des Preises skeptisch- muss nun jedoch sagen : Es hat sich voll gelohnt ! Während unseres Afrika Urlaubs hatten wir in 3 versch. Unterkünften Safaris - dies hier war (zähneknirsch) die teuerste aber auch mit deutlichem Abstand die beste von allen.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
A worthwhile experience
Stayed two nights. Due to poor weather we unfortunately missed the final morning game drive. Whilst different vehicles would not have prevented that because streams and animal tracks became swollen and impassible we did comment that we had experienced another game drive with open sided but canvas covered roof vehicles which protected occupants from rain, sun and potential animal charges without losing the openness of a game drive safari experience and viewing platform. Additionally the other experience offered much higher standards of room fixtures and fittings for a much lesser amount of money. Many may be disappointed by room standards and the reality of the "plunge pool" The guide and staff were however very informative and helpful. The restaurant staff were brilliant in helping to offer food suitable for my wifes rather specialist medical requirement diet.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Safarilodge
Umgeben von schöner Natur und vielfältiger Tierwelt beginnt für Frühaufsteher die Morgensafari bereits um 6Uhr. Ein faszinierendes Erlebnis, das niemand sich entgehen lassen sollte. Ein persönlicher Guide betreut einen während des Aufenthaltes.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfekte Foto Safari u Tiererlebnisse
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

B.Nickel, Seevetal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolle Lage und gemütliche Betten
Eine Lodge zum Wohlfühlen. Große und geschmackvoll eingerichtete Zimmer. Wir hätten es begrüßt, wenn auf der Terrasse noch 2 Liegen gestanden hätten, um den wundervollen Blick in die Landschaft zu geniessen und sich zwischen den Drives zu erholen. Ein Manko war lediglich der etwas lahme Frühstücksservice.