Kwandwe Reserve

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve lies in the heart of South Africa's malaria-free Eastern Cape near Grahamstown, and is a natural conclusion to a journey along the world-famous Garden Route. A victory for far-sighted conservation, 22 000 hectares (54 400acres) of farmland in the Great Fish River region were restored and restocked with African wildlife. Today, thousands of animals including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo and elephant roam this diverse and fascinating reserve.

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General Information

Operated by 'andBeyond', Kwandwe aptly means "Place of the Blue Crane" in Xhosa (South Africa's highly endangered national bird) and is home to a population of these rare birds. It offers an exceptional safari experience in a region steeped in history and culture. The Great Fish River was a hotly contested border during the Frontier Wars of 1779 to 1878 between the Xhosa nation, Dutch farmers and the 1820 Settlers from England. Kwandwe's reception building is a Frontier War-era fortified homestead, and the Reserve boasts its own intimate chapel.

Restaurants

Three delicious meals daily including all teas and coffees House wines, local brand spirits and beers, soft drinks and bottled water

Rooms

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve features the exclusive Great Fish River Lodge, unique historic Uplands Homestead and Ecca Lodge. Melton Manor will soon join these exceptional lodges, all offering world-class sophistication and style in the African bush.

Great Fish River Lodge:

Set along the aloe-studded banks of the Great Fish River, nine suites feature private plunge pools and spacious thatched game viewing decks with magnificent views of the wild yet gentle landscape. Beautiful thatched guest areas and expansive viewing decks overlook the river. CLICK HERE for more detail.

Uplands Homestead:

This gracious homestead is a sensitively restored 1905 farmhouse comprising three spacious en suite bedrooms with private terraces - available for sole use by guests. Uplands Homestead has a large swimming pool and gazebo, and guests enjoy their own private ranger, tracker, chef and open 4x4 safari vehicle. CLICK HERE for more detail

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge:

Innovative, stylish and intimate, Kwandwe Ecca Lodge embodies a "funk-meets-futuristic-farmhouse" ambience, and features just six intimate suites with spacious living areas and en suite bathrooms. Overlooking rolling spekboom valleys, main guest areas include a a spacious sitting room, dining room and bar area, interactive kitchen, sparkling rim-flow lap pool and unique interpretive centre. CLICK HERE for more detail.

Facilities

Twice-daily game-drives

Experienced CC Africa rangers and Xhosa trackers will lead you on interpretive, twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, bringing you close to Africaâ€™s Big Five. Fascinating nocturnal animals such as aardvark, aardwolf, porcupine, Cape fox, bat-eared fox and springhare are regularly encountered on exciting night drives.

Guided walking/hiking or fishing:

Guided bush walks in Kwandwe's pristine wilderness bring you face-to-face with wild Africa at its best. Hiking in the field is especially rewarding for those interested in birds and vegetation. Of Course, fishing is always available for enthusiasts (Kwandwe supports 'tag and release' procedures). Regretfully, children 16 years and younger cannot participate in bush walks

Child policy

Children are welcome at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve excluding Great Fish River Lodge
Triples (for children 11 and under) are available at Uplands Homestead and Ecca Lodge

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