Areena Riverside Resort
Areena Riverside Resort is situated on the banks of the Kwelera tidal river, 23 km east of East London city centre, at the beginning of the Eastern Cape Wild Coast.
Areena is a place to escape the hectic world, relax and rejuvenate. It is a place to reconnect. A place to become grounded. Areena is a wholesome place, a place where family values count. A place where children can wander around in safety. A place that evokes feelings of a time gone by – A time when there were no video games, no cellphones and no high security fences. This is a place where kids and adults can learn to play again, to get outdoors and establish real life friends.
I had such a memorable and amazing experience! The staff and guide were incredibly friendly and welc... - Grace.
Grace
I had such a memorable and amazing experience! The staff and guide were incredibly friendly and welcoming, which made the day even more special. Feeding the giraffe was an unforgettable experience --- definitely something I can proudly tick off my bucket list. The interaction was not rushed at all, and I got to take many beautiful photos. The "kiss lick" was the cherry on top! During the drive, we also got to see many other beautiful animals. The guide kindly allowed time for stops and photos, which made the experience even better. Tip: It's best to pre-book for the restaurant. I didn't know beforehand, but the staff were so accommodating and helped me get a table. I got to enjoy a delicious meal with stunning views of the river --- and the food was excellent for such a reasonable price. Thank you to everyone at Areena Riverside for an incredible experience!
Grace experienced the Giraffe Experience
Avela Pamla
We visited for the giraffe experience, and it was absolutely amazing! From start to finish, everything was seamless. The team was incredibly helpful every question I had in preparation was swiftly answered and with such friendliness. I truly appreciated how responsive and accommodating everyone was. The experience itself was unforgettable, Abby is cool! Thank you so much for making our visit so special, you're an incredible team, and I can't recommend you enough!
Avela Pamla experienced the Giraffe Experience
Martin Adendorff
We had a great time and our European guests a wonderful African experience. For myself, born in South Africa and with many Kruger, Etosha and Chobe visits under the belt, it was not quite as exciting. The service was attentive at all times and the meals were excellent. Compliments to all the staff. The game drive was perhaps a little too fast at times, trying to squeeze everything in to make all the guests happy and to show them as much as possible.
Martin Adendorff experienced the Giraffe Experience
Jegels
It was scary as it was my first time on a Quad bike, but we had a really good teacher. And I would gladly take my family back there again. We enjoyed every minute of it.
Jegels experienced the Quad Bike Tour (20min)
