Superior Self-Catering Resort
Areena Riverside Resort & Private Game Reserve is situated 23km from East London on the Wild Coast along the banks of the unspoilt Kwelera tidal river. This holiday resort offers sanctity of peace and nature, an oasis in the madness of life, a place to soak up the tranquility and prepare for a new week or a new year ahead. Areena specialises in providing prime caravan and camp sites, as well as luxury cottages, conference facilities, team building and adventure sports right on the waters edge, with unsurpassed views of the river. Cruises to the river mouth and beach can be arranged, and you can even park your boat along the jetty directly in front of you.

Caravan Park & Camping ~ Wake up to the sound of nature on the banks of the river, well known for both a fisherman's and birdwatcher's paradise. Enjoy a splendid mix of 110 shady and well grassed caravan and tent sites, each with their own convenient access to water and electrical points. Our sparkling ablutions are modern with ample hot water, laundry facilities and scullery areas. Experience for yourself why we are consistently voted on of South Africa's top resorts.

Self-Caterin Accomodation ~ Choose one of our 23 self-catering units, from our thatched rondavels, luxury cottages and exquisite double en-suites to tranquil riverside timber chalets. All beautifully furnished for you ultimate comfort.

Areena Quays Family Restaurant & Pub ~ Relax and unwild on our sundeck on the banks of the Kwelera River under a giant fig tree, enjoy a sundowner and a delicious meal in our family restaurant and fully licensed pub. For sport lovers, this is the ideal sport to watch your favourite game on our big screen tv.

Game Reserve ~ Join us on a quad bike game viewing trail through our 350 hectare, malaria-free game reserve where you can spot a wide variety of game including giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, kudu, eland, impala, blesbuck, nyala, fallow deer and ostrich.

River and Beach Activities ~ Fish from our campiste on the banks of the river, hire a canoe or sea kayak and take a 4km paddle down to the beach. Enjoy a leisurely trip to the river mouth on Kareena, our 30 person river cruiser. We have a slipway and jetties if you'd like to launch your own boat.

Fun For The Kids ~ For families with kids there are loads of fun activities to keep everyone entertained, including a playgroud, trampolines, swimming pool, tennis court, volleyball area and an indoor games roon with table tennis and pool tables. Areena is the perfect venue for safe and fun-filled kids parties and camps.

Our Adventures Include: river cruises, abseiling, paintball, obstable course, canoe/kaya, trails (river & sea), quad bike game viewing trails, pellet gun target shooting, pedal boats, archery, mountain biking, horse riding trails, hiking, microlite flying, deep sea fishing, kids activities & bow hunting.

Areena is the perfect place for fairy tale weddings, conferencing, corporate team building and school church camps.

At Areena, there is always something for everyone.

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