South Africa Camps & Lodges
Kariega Settlers Drift, Eastern Cape, South Africa
A Luxury Tented Camp in South Africa
Camp Details
Located in a remote and untouched part of the Kariega wilderness, Settlers Drift offers a unique tented safari combined with 5-star luxury. The lodge consists of 9 spacious tented suites, each with stunning views and secluded viewing decks. Gazing down from the decks overlooking the Bushman’s River, it feels as if time has stood still since the last feet to have touched this remote valley were those of the 1820 Settlers as they guided their wagons across the river. The luxuriously appointed and perfectly positioned tented lodge delivers the ultimate guest experience.
9 spacious tented suites (110m²) – each with an opulent bedroom and living area, full bathroom, indoor/outdoor shower, mini-bar and private viewing deck.
WHY CHOOSE KARIEGA SETTLERS DRIFT?
- Settlers Drift is located on the Bushman’s River and is a great place for fishing.
- The tented Wellness Centre or Sala is a great place to unwind and relax and offers luxurious treatments and therapies.
- Enjoy exquisite scenery and enchanting birdlife including the Crowned, Martial and African Fish Eagles.
Questions about Settlers Drift
How remote does Settlers Drift feel?
It sits in a remote, untouched part of the Kariega wilderness above the Bushmans River, and the valley below looks much as it would have when the 1820 Settlers guided their wagons across the drift. There are nine tented suites and no through traffic.
How large are the tented suites?
Each is 110 square metres, with an opulent bedroom and living area, a full bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a mini-bar and a private viewing deck. It is a tented safari with five-star finishes rather than a rustic camp.
How do guests fill the time between drives?
The Bushmans River is a good spot for fishing, the birdlife includes Crowned, Martial and African Fish Eagles, and the tented Wellness Centre, or sala, offers treatments and therapies. Children aged ten and above are welcome, and rates are fully inclusive apart from the Kariega Foundation levy.
Activities
Kariega Settlers Drift Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 01 September - 19 December | – | ZAR 16800 |
| 2026 | 20 December 2026 - 10 January 2027 | – | ZAR 18000 |
| 2027 | 11 January - 30 April | – | ZAR 17800 |
| 2027 | 01 May - 31 August | – | ZAR 13600 |
| 2027 | 01 September - 19 December | – | ZAR 17800 |
| 2027 | 20 December 2027 - 10 January 2028 | – | ZAR 19100 |
| 2028 | 11 January - 30 April | – | ZAR 18900 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Kariega Settlers Drift rates are Per person per night sharing.
Rates are fully inclusive (all meals, selected beverages, morning and evening game drives and other game activities).
Rates Exclude: Kariega Foundation conservation & community levy of R130 per guest per night (R150 per guest per night from 1 January 2020).
Questions about Settlers Drift
How remote does Settlers Drift feel?
It sits in a remote, untouched part of the Kariega wilderness above the Bushmans River, and the valley below looks much as it would have when the 1820 Settlers guided their wagons across the drift. There are nine tented suites and no through traffic.
How large are the tented suites?
Each is 110 square metres, with an opulent bedroom and living area, a full bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a mini-bar and a private viewing deck. It is a tented safari with five-star finishes rather than a rustic camp.
How do guests fill the time between drives?
The Bushmans River is a good spot for fishing, the birdlife includes Crowned, Martial and African Fish Eagles, and the tented Wellness Centre, or sala, offers treatments and therapies. Children aged ten and above are welcome, and rates are fully inclusive apart from the Kariega Foundation levy.
Activities
Child Policy
Children 10 years and above are welcome at Kariega Settlers Drift.
Questions about Settlers Drift
How remote does Settlers Drift feel?
It sits in a remote, untouched part of the Kariega wilderness above the Bushmans River, and the valley below looks much as it would have when the 1820 Settlers guided their wagons across the drift. There are nine tented suites and no through traffic.
How large are the tented suites?
Each is 110 square metres, with an opulent bedroom and living area, a full bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, a mini-bar and a private viewing deck. It is a tented safari with five-star finishes rather than a rustic camp.
How do guests fill the time between drives?
The Bushmans River is a good spot for fishing, the birdlife includes Crowned, Martial and African Fish Eagles, and the tented Wellness Centre, or sala, offers treatments and therapies. Children aged ten and above are welcome, and rates are fully inclusive apart from the Kariega Foundation levy.
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