Located in a remote and untouched part of the Kariega wilderness, Settlers Drift offers a unique tented safari camp combined with 5-star luxury. Gazing down a wooden deck, overlooking the Bushman’s River will make you feel like time hasn’t moved since the last feet touched this remote valley. This is were those of the 1820 Settlers guided their wagons across the river. This luxuriously appointed and perfectly positioned tented lodge offer a ultimate experience.
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Ecorating: 3.5
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Sample Itinerary
Experience stunning wildlife and choose to make a difference by joining researchers in monitoring elephant movements, record lion kills, or help prevent rhino poaching.
Listen to General Manager Alan Weyer’s great historical tales about this inland area that embodies the spirit of many cultures such as the Khoi, the Xhosa and the Boers. The Eastern Cape Province is also the birth place of many successful South Africans including Nelson Mandela and Thabo Mbeki.
Pristine Wildlife.
The cutest creature, a Rhino cub.
Enjoy time around the camp fire…
…or in the lounge.
Enjoy a sumptuous meal and some of South Africa’s best wines.
You could also choose to have a private dining.
A suite with a view.
Indulge in your bath tub.
On a hot day, enjoy a swim in the pool.
After a nice safari, treat yourself with a relaxing massage.
Trip details
Ecorating: 3.5
Airport: Cape Town International (CPT) / Port Elisabeth
Duration: As many as you wish, we recommend 4-5 nights.
The price includes: Safari drive twice daily. River cruises and walking safaris. Fishing and canoeing. All meals and selected beverages. Luxury tented suite with king-size bed (twin or double). Complete privacy. Wood burning stove. Private viewing deck. En-suite bathroom. Hair dryer. Indoor/outdoor shower and contemporary free-standing bath. Double vanity basin. Air-conditioning and overhead fan. Internet connectivity (in lodge, not in suites). Tea and coffee facilities.
Combine with: Our other hotels or extra nights.
Good to know about South Africa:
Travel ethics: No special.
Visa: Your passport must be valid 6 months after leaving South Africa and have two blank pages for entry and exit stamps. If you are traveling with children, new laws apply from 1 June 2015. Children traveling with parents must have valid passports and birth certificates with parents’ names in English. This can be ordered by the tax office. Please read rules from Cape Town Tourism for more information. Some nationalities may need visa, please check with the South African Embassy in your country.
Time zone: GMT + 2
Vaccinations: Learn more about what vaccinations you need
Packing: Sunglasses, sun hat, sun cream, good walking shoes.
Local Currency: South African Rand.
Weather: Cape Town
Mobile network and email: Email and internet access are available.
Water: Buy bottled water, make sure the bottles end up in waste sorting.
More information at: Travel Advice
Ecorating: 3.5
This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
Does my trip make a difference?
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This product meets our requirements for Ecorating, a product that is good for humans and the environment.
Kariega Game Reserve is dedicated to responsible tourism and is the largest employer in the community Kenton- on -Sea. They believe in developing responsible knowledge regarding locals from the area. The Kariega Foundation is sponsoring three different schools – Farm Field School, Ekamvalesizwe School and Nompucuko School. Kariega believe that the future lies in the hands of youth and that education is a very important part of development and sustainable living. The vision is to help these non-privileged schools to be the spark of hope and pride in this poor environment. Kariega Foundation helps through donations and with the help of volunteers and lodges.
Kariega also work with a volunteer program that guests can participate in and includes the following projects:
– Leopard Project. It is a partnership project with the Centre for African Conservation Ecology of the Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. Kariega is a sanctuary for Leopards whose population is constantly decreasing generally in South Africa. Efforts include observance and work to change attitude towards these predators in order to eliminate poaching.
– Elephant Impact monitoring
– Lion Prey monitoring
– Bird Projects
– Hyena Tracking and Monitoring
Conservation management:
– Animal Counting
– Control of non-native plants
– Soil Erosion
– Maintenance of roads
– Parasite Control
– Fire Management
– Education / Community Development Theory
– The reserve supports a nearby school with maintenance and tuition for students whom have a far distance to school
