The experience
The experience
Small but long by design
We offer a rare opportunity to experience Africa at its fullest in small, curated groups. Life unfolds on Kariega Game Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Here days are deliberately slow as you discover every aspect of this unique and dynamic ecosystem. You are guided by experts, have the chance to engage with local communities and visit the Kariega Foundation to understand more about conservation and the protection of fragile habitats and threatened species.
You might start the day on foot, following fresh tracks through the bush, or drifting along the river at sunrise. There are long unhurried game drives, river cruises, coastal explorations, with bush and boma meals shared under the stars. Every moment is expertly guided and designed to help you slow down, notice more and fully immerse yourself in this malaria free corner of the African wild.
Our experiences are designed for groups of up to 14 guests for two 10-day set departures:
29 July to 7 August
22 August to 1 September
Please
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EXPLORE KARIEGA HOMESTEAD
At Kariega Homestead on Kariega Wildlife Reserve, immersion begins the moment you arrive and let the land breathe around you. The experience is shaped less by a list of activities and more by the feeling of settling into a landscape that still moves to its own rhythm. Days unfold at a gentler pace. With each activity and experience you listen more closely, noticing the subtleties that only appear when you slow down.
There are opportunities to learn from conservation experts, to join hands-on projects, to photograph moments that happen only because you were patient enough to wait. Everything is created to help tune your senses to a different frequency, drawing you deeper and building a closeness to the planet beneath your feet. This is where connection returns. Where immersion becomes effortless. Where the wilderness is not simply something you visit, but something you feel.
Community, conservation & wilderness
Each MOREWILD experience is carefully designed to leave a positive impact, on the planet beneath your feet and on the people you meet along the way. Tourism in this part of the world contributes directly to community empowerment and upliftment, providing careers for local people and stimulating local economies in the process.
Conservation efforts include local communities to ensure successful outcomes and are part of the fabric of what we do. Wilderness immersion provides the quiet, reflective time that allows transformation to take hold. Time in the bush is not just about observation; it is about understanding, listening, and becoming part of the story of the land. And in the process changing the way you see the world around you.
The MOREWILD experience at a glance
- Set departures for 2026: 29 July to 7 August and 22 August to 1 September
- Duration: 10 days, confirmed on enquiry
- Group size: maximum 14 guests
- Arrival/Departure: Port Elizabeth
- Fitness: reasonable levels of fitness are required for hiking and daily outdoor activity
- Age: minimum 18 years old
Inclusions
- Airport transfers
- Luxury accommodation at Kariega Homestead
- Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner
- Tea, coffee, water and selected alcoholic and soft beverages
- Game drives and walking
- Scheduled activities and excursions with specialists
- Laundry
- Wifi
Exclusions
- Flights
- Premium spirits
- Activities not included in the scheduled programme
- Items of a personal nature
PRICE
Contact us for pricing
Who this experience is for
MOREWILD is for those seeking depth and meaning:
- Career reassessors, those experiencing burn-out looking to take sabbaticals or seeking purpose-driven travel.
- Retirees seeking to connect with nature, and find personal fulfilment.
- Families and groups of friends looking for a more immersive safari experience.
Participants should have reasonable fitness levels to enjoy walking and outdoor immersion. Comprehensive travel and medical insurance is mandatory.
Preparation
Guests receive a detailed pre-departure guide covering packing, clothing, equipment, and essential information to make the most of the stay.
Booking & terms
Bookings are confirmed with full Ts and Cs, set programme dates, and arrival details through Port Elizabeth. The structure of the experience is designed to give both immersion and freedom: days are intentional, flexible, and every activity has purpose.

