| Kariega River Tyelerha, Karuiga, Karuka | |
|---|---|
  Location of the Kariega River's mouth | |
| Location | |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Eastern Cape |
| Towns | Kenton-on-Sea |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Mouth | Indian Ocean |
• location | Kenton-on-Sea, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
• coordinates | 33°40′56″S 26°41′00″E / 33.68222°S 26.68333°E |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 138 km (86 mi) |
| Basin size | 685 km2 (264 sq mi) |
| Discharge | |
| • location | Kenton-on-Sea |
The Kariega River (Afrikaans: Kariegarivier) is located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The river begins 24 kilometers west of Grahamstown and is characterized by its intermittent flow. It empties into the Indian Ocean through an estuary.[1]