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    Exclusive Safari Villa's at Kwandwe

    For a select safari experience, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve offers 3 extraordinary exclusive-use safari villas boasting magnificent landscape views. Perfect for groups and families the villas offer you ultimate privacy and a personalized safari experience in your very own safari home. The exquisite surroundings are complemented with a generous service by your personal chef, butler, and game ranger with a private safari vehicle, offering a completely personalized itinerary. The outdoor play areas include unfenced swimming pools, large lawns and open bushveld areas for children to run around. The safari villas are fenced to the unseen eye and offer ultimate safety and exclusivity.

    Kwandwe Private Game Reserve welcomes you to 22 000 hectares of pristine African wilderness spread across either side of the Great Fish River.  As one of the two biggest game reserves in the Eastern Cape, it is known for its diversity of flora, wildlife, and spectacular safari experiences. The malaria-free reserve is home to the Big 5 and offers riveting game viewing accompanied by a ranger and tracker.  Together the guide team has a wealth of knowledge and experience tracking wild animals.  Besides the majestic lion, buffalo, leopard, elephant and rhino, you can also see giraffe, springbok, eland, cheetah, kudu, and countless antelope species.  Due to the proximity of the Great Fish River, the area is a paradise for birdlife.  With night drives and bushwalks, there is always something new to discover at Kwandwe Game Reserve. Kwandwe also offers a luxury 5-star safari expeience at Ecca Lodge and Great Fish River Lodge. which are strategically located on the reserve.

    Activities

    • Game drives
    • Walking safaris
    • Fishing
    • Stargazing
    • Swimming pool
    • Bird watching

    Highlights

    • Big Five Safari
    • Great Fish River
    • 5-star luxury
    • Intimate and exclusive safari + accommodation

    Closest airport

    • Port Elizabeth International – 157km
    • Private airstrip

    Children policy

    Children of all ages are allowed at Kwandwe safari villas and on the game drives. More Details

    • Children up to 5 years old do not pay the additional guest rate at Uplands Homestead & Melton Manor
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    Included

    Rates are all-inclusive with six hours of game drives, fishing, and bushwalks per day, all meals and selected drinks, babysitting, and laundry.

    Excluded

    Premium drinks and transfers are excluded.

    Seasons

    Peak: 01 October – 15 January

    High: 16 January – 30 April

    Low: 01 May – 30 September

    Terms & conditions

    • Rates are displayed per villa per night
    • Additional guests are charged accordingly
    • Rates displayed are valid to 15 January 2025

    Accommodation Options

    Fort House

    Sleeps Max 4 Adults, 4 children and 1 infant

    Fort House is a beautiful exclusive villa overlooking a private waterhole and sweeping views of the Great Fish River valley from the boma and firepit. The luxury villa is ideally suited for families of 8 or less and comprises two master suites, two en-suite classic rooms, Read morelounge and dinning area, wine cellar, guest pantry, spa treatment room, and a pool. Staff are on hand to ensure you have everything you need. Less

    Refer to seasons and T&C's above

    Peak Season R 92,000 per night, 1-5 guests

    High Season R 85,170 per night, 1-5 guests
    Low Season R 63,600 per night, 1-5 guests

    Melton Manor

    Sleeps 8 Adults, 1 infant

    Melton Manor is a 4-bedroom sole-use safari villa. Its farmhouse elegance and forest views are complemented with a central courtyard and its large swimming pool. The villa can accommodate a maximum of 8 guests + 1 infant under 2 (in a cot). Read moreChildren 3 – 16 are accommodated in their own room with interleading doors. A personal chef, butler, and private safari vehicle provide a world-class and personalized safari experience. Less

    Refer to seasons and T&C's above

    Peak Season R 96,500 per night, 1-5 guests

    High Season R 89,425 per night, 1-5 guests
    Low Season R 65,500 per night, 1-5 guests

    Uplands Homestead

    Sleeps 6 Adults, 1 infant

    This remotely located intimate private safari home offers complete serenity for up to six guests + 1 infant under 2 (in a cot). Three suites with private verandas and en-suite bathrooms combine modern luxury with farmhouse elegance. Read moreEnjoy a large swimming pool and gazebo set amongst rolling lawns or head out on your private safari vehicle with ranger and tracker offering a completely flexible itinerary. Less

    Refer to seasons and T&C's above

    Peak Season R 154,500 per night, 1-8 guests

    High Season R 143,080 per night, 1-8 guests
    Low Season R 106,400 per night, 1-8 guests

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    Travel

    By Road

    The reserve is a 2-hour drive from Port Elizabeth or a 9.5-hour drive from Cape Town, both on the scenic N2 highway. Driving from Cape Town takes you through the Garden Route for approximately 866km. Take the R350 and R344 driving a further 35 minutes to the reserve entrance.

     

    Flying

    Flights from all major centres in South Africa to Port Elizabeth airport. Charter flights to Kwandwe Game Reserve private airstrip can be arranged.

     

    Flight Duration

    • Cape Town to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 10 minutes
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    • Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 35 minutes
    • Durban to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 20 minutes
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