Areena Riverside Resort

Areena Riverside Resort is situated on the banks of the Kwelera tidal river, 23 km's east of East London city centre, at the beginning of the Cape Wild Coast. The dream of Ed and Karen Rathbone to have a unique family resort became a reality some 23 years ago and soon grew from strength to strength. After a lot of hard work and dedication, the Caravan Park en Camping was voted S.A. Top Resort 2004, after gaining public interest - and became the hideout for those wanting to experience quality family time in the heart of nature

The park is great for boating enthusiasts, fishermen and for those who wish to take a cruise on the resort ferry, the Kareena!

Kareena can carry approximately 30 people, and allows groups to enjoy sights of the river as well as regular trips to the beach. 

Other facilities at Areena include a floodlit tennis court, trampoline, volleyball court, canoes, rowing boats, childrens playground, sauna and Jacuzzi, a foofie slide that spans the river. There are also marked out nature and canoe trails. We also boast a tremendous games room with pool tables, table tennis and tuck shop in season, as well as a clubhouse.

You almost forget that you have children, as they enjoy the freedom of all the natural entertainment available such as fishing, catching crabs in the mud, netting baby fish, swimming and canoeing in the river or our sparkling pool, A full size chess set is available at the poolside. Our floodlit tennis court is a huge attraction. Our trampoline, games room with pool tables, darts and table tennis is always a hive of activity. 

A nicely set out Jacuzzi and sauna room in the resort, with exercise bicycle and trainer, will help keep the fitness fanatics, (or those hoping to shed some excess), trim and in tip-top condition. 

Recently opened, the fenced in game farm is located within the resort. Various species of buck, giraffe, zebra, ostriches and others may be viewed and enjoyed whilst visiting the resort. 

Areena has recently launched the "Adventure Village" which is located at the resort. Try various exciting activities such as Quad Biking through the game farm, paintball shooting, canoeing or abseiling down a 55m cliff. 

- No refund in season
- 10% of accommodation out of season