A family-friendly bush camp on the banks of the Kariega River in Sibuya Game Reserve, offering riverfront safari tents, guided Big Five game drives, birding, and river cruises in a malaria-free Eastern Cape environment.
Sibuya River Camp is a welcoming safari camp set on the edge of the Kariega River within Sibuya Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Accessible via a scenic river transfer, the camp combines relaxed bush living with abundant wildlife experiences in a malaria-free setting.
This intimate camp features a small number of well-appointed safari tents, each with private decks and en-suite bathrooms. Guests can enjoy the sounds of water and wildlife from their own camp deck, with open communal dining and fire-lit evenings that reflect classic African bush hospitality.
Activities at River Camp include Big Five guided game drives, birdwatching, bush walks, and gentle river cruises — providing a varied experience of both land and water-based wildlife viewing. The camp’s setting along the estuary offers scenic tranquillity alongside abundant wildlife, making it ideal for families, couples, and small groups.
Why visit
- Boat-access-only immersive wilderness experience
- Intimate four-tent exclusive camp
- Family-friendly safari setting
- Unique combination of river, bush and beach activities
- Malaria-free Big Five reserve
- Fully inclusive safari with boat cruises and canoeing
Room amenities
- En suite bathroom
- Indoor shower
- Private verandah
- Private living area
- Wood-burning fireplace
- In-room safe
- Limited solar electricity
- Plug points available in main lodge for charging devices
- Complimentary Wi-Fi (available at Reception and main lodge areas)
- Towels and personal amenities provided
Activities included
- Scheduled boat transfers to and from the Reserve
- Two daily guided game drives in open 4x4 vehicle
- Guided bush walks
- Guided beach walks
- River cruises
- Bird watching
- Fishing
- Canoeing
- Swimming in the river
- Access to heated swimming pool at Bush Lodge
Optional activities
- Spa treatments (at Bush Lodge)
- Cookery lessons
- Deep-sea fishing
- Golfing
- Specialist-guided bird watching
- Horse riding on the Reserve
- Additional boat transfers outside scheduled times
Wildlife highlights
- Big Five game reserve
- Riverine forest ecosystem
- Excellent birdlife along Kariega Estuary
- Marine and estuarine wildlife encounters
- Coastal bush and beach biodiversity
Facilities
- Communal lounge area
- Shared dining area
- Communal bar (complimentary local beverages)
- Communal fireplace
- River access
- Boat jetty
- Secure complimentary parking at Reception in Kenton-on-Sea
Sustainability
- Solar Lighting In Camp
- Yes
- Plastic Reduction Policy
- Yes
- Community Employment Focus
- Yes
- Reusable Water Flasks Provided
- Yes
- Rhino Conservation Levy Applicable
- Yes
UK trade information
How River Camp reaches the UK travel trade
Sibuya River Camp is represented in the UK travel trade by Kusa Connect, an ATTA member UK rep company founded by Graeme Watson.
For UK trade enquiries about River Camp, contact Kusa Connect or speak directly with Graeme Watson — founder of Kusa Connect (ATTA member), former SATSA Board Director.
- Property
- River Camp
- Brand
- Sibuya Game Reserve
- Location
- Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Property type
- camp
- Nearest airport
- Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport (Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth) (Approx. 80–100 minutes by road to Reception)
- UK trade rep
- Kusa Connect — ATTA member
- Trade contact
- Graeme Watson, Founder
Frequently asked questions from the UK trade
How is Sibuya River Camp sold to the UK travel trade?
UK travel agents recommend Sibuya River Camp to their clients, who book through specialist UK tour operators, who in turn work with the destination's Destination Management Companies for in-country operations. Kusa Connect is Sibuya River Camp's UK trade representative and does not take consumer or retail-agent bookings.
Where is Sibuya River Camp?
Sibuya River Camp is in Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The nearest airport is Chief Dawid Stuurman Airport (Gqeberha / Port Elizabeth), approximately 80–100 minutes by road to Reception from the property.
Who represents Sibuya River Camp in the UK?
Sibuya River Camp is represented in the UK travel trade by Kusa Connect, a boutique UK rep company for African travel founded by Graeme Watson — a former SATSA Board Director, ATTA member and member of the Institute of Directors UK. FAM trip availability, trade product information and operator introductions are all handled through kusaconnect.com/contact.