African Safari Lodge












- Accommodation on a peaceful ridge overlooking the Kariega river
- Under an hour's drive from diving, whale watching and sandy beaches
- Game drives, river boat cruises, guided hikes and fishing on site
Stunning river views, lush greenery and plenty of wildlife milling around waiting to be spotted? The family-friendly African Safari Lodge, 25 minutes’ drive from the Eastern Cape city of Grahamstown and an hour and 25 minutes from Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), should sound pretty excellent…
This site is part of a private game reserve atop Settlers Dam and there are loads of ways to make the most of that, with game drives and river cruises to sign up for, viewing porches to spy zebra, buffalo and antelope from, guided hikes to follow, hours of canoeing, kayaking and fishing on the river, and clay pigeon and target shooting to try out.
Accommodation is set on a peaceful ridge overlooking the upper Kariega river. There are braai spots dotted around the site for grilling that catch – or there’s a chef on site for anyone whose stories are all about the one that got away.
For a change of scenery, try local eats with a jaunt into Grahamstown, then stick around the city for afternoons poking around museums, wandering around botanical gardens and (of course) shopping, or to start along the Mbodla Eco-Heritage Route and learn more about Xhosa culture.
Site type
Open all year 




Tourist board rating
- Please note, access may be difficult for sports cars with low-profile tyres.
Languages spoken
English
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Leisure on site
Bar or club house Covered terrace area Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club Massages On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No pets allowedThemes
Lake and/or mountain Luxury Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
FarmNearby leisure
Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
African Safari Lodge
Medbury Farm
Grahamstown
Eastern Cape
South Africa
6139
Timezone
Africa/Johannesburg +0200 (GMT+02:00)
GPS
33.41851°S
26.49868°E
Route directions
Please note, access may be difficult for sports cars with low-profile tyres.
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
The site's in a top location for anyone interested in nature. It's a 15-minute drive from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, where game drives, birdwatching, canoeing, bass fishing, sailing and hiking should entertain, and baboons, elands, kudus and African buffalo are all to be spotted. When more dramatic encounters are sought, an hour and 10 minutes’ driving will bring guests to Addo Elephant National Park and its Big Five safaris.
Leisurely days lounging by the sea are a cinch hereabouts too – the beaches and Bushman’s River Canoe Trail of Kenton-on-Sea are within 45 minutes, and it's about an hour to Port Alfred for diving and plenty more sandy stretches.
A combination of seaside and city days can be had in Gqeberha (formerly Port Elizabeth), roughly an hour and a half away, where beaches, whale and dolphin watching, coastal boat tours and trips to the St Croix penguin colony are all balanced nicely with museums, galleries and gardens. For a less traditional urban experience, travel as far as Bathurst (an hour and 10 minutes) to visit the world’s largest pineapple and the pineapple museum, and to take part in pineapple tours and tastings.
Hols not complete without swinging a club about? Wannabe Tiger Woods can be on the links on the far side of Grahamstown within 40 minutes, strolling along 18 scenic fairways, attempting holes-in-one, and rewarding well-played rounds with a pitstop in the club’s restaurant.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does African Safari Lodge have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is African Safari Lodge dog friendly? No View all features
- What attractions are near African Safari Lodge? The site's in a top location for anyone interested in nature. It's a 15-minute drive from Thomas Baines Nature Reserve, where game drives, birdwatching, canoeing, bass fishing, sailing and hiking should entertain, … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of African Safari Lodge?
On-site accommodation Arrive: 2 p.m. – 11 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.