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Areena Riverside Resort

Areena Riverside Resort sits on the banks of the unspoilt Kwelera River, about 23 km from East London on South Africa's Wild Coast in the Eastern Cape.

Set within a private game reserve, it draws repeat visitors with its combination of natural riverside scenery and a broad range of on-site facilities. The campground offers 110 generously sized caravan and tent sites, averaging 12 m x 12 m.

Sites are either well-grassed and shaded or fitted with cement slabs for a level, stable base.

Adventure activities available at the resort include kayaking and canoe trails on the river, zip-lining, quad biking, archery, paintball, and giraffe interaction, among others. The resort also operates a restaurant, pub, and spa.


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