Aweh-Let’s Swim Kariega

Your Adventure Begins Here.

Join us on this magical Big 5 open water adventure, create awehness with us and leave nothing but footprints.

Dates: 30 May – 01 June 2025
Cost: R8750 per person
Spa treatments available at applicable rates.
Gratuities for your stay come to R600 per person for the weekend. This is for lodge staff and your safari guide.
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Duration: 2 Days:
5km swim

Number of Swimmers: 20 people
Mobility: Not wheelchair accessible but we welcome disabled swimmers and will make provision for your needs
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Inclusions: 2 nights’ accommodation at Ukhozi Lodge, vehicle entry into the resort, All game drives in a shared safari vehicle. All meals, soft drinks, house wine and beer, local spirits, 5km swim and barge ride back.
Accommodation: Ukhozi Lodge, fully inclusive. Twin or double rooms.

What you need to bring:

A wetsuit or swim suit

Swim goggles
Swim buoy (not required but recommended for visibility)
Dry bag; swim towel and a change of clothes for post swim
Your favourite animal onesie or animal hat for Saturday evening’s social

The Kariega Big 5 swim remains the only open water swim in the world that meanders through a Big 5 game reserve. Visit this unspoilt part of the Eastern Cape and join us on this memorable experience limited to 20 swimmers.

 

“There are moments in life that leave you breathless and speechless. Watching the majestic herd of elephants gracefully moving across the golden African plains, under the warm glow of the setting sun, is a sight that ignites a primal sense of wonder and admiration in the depths of our souls.”

Interested in booking your place for this year’s Aweh-Let’s Swim Kariega?

Book Your Spot for Aweh-Let's Swim Kariega 2025: 30% Deposit

Payment terms: A non-refundable 30% deposit (R 2 625) is required to secure your spot, this deposit is due by 20 March 2025. The 70% balance (R 6 125) will be due  prior to departure.

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Aweh-Let's Swim Kariega

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Day One:

Friday May 30

Approx. 13h00 to 14h00
Arrival and check-in – followed by afternoon eats

15h00
Depart on afternoon/evening game drive (including sundowners)

19h00/19h30
Dinner in the lodge

Day Two:

Saturday May 31

07h00
Breakfast

Approx. 08h00
Depart on game drive to the Kariega River for the 5km swim from the causeway.  Kariega barge-boat to be available to assist swimmers.  All non-swimmers can enjoy cruising on this boat for the duration of the swim.  After completion, game drive back to the lodge.

14h00
Lunch

15h00
Depart on afternoon/evening game drive (including sundowners)

19h00/19h30
Dinner in the boma ( Animal Onzies /Hat Social)

Day Three:

Sunday June 01

06h30
Tea, coffee & snack

07h00
Depart on morning game drive

10h00
Breakfast/Brunch

Approx. 11h00
Departure