Kwandwe Private Game Reserve consists of two luxurious lodges : 9 room Kwandwe Lodge and the smaller 6 room Kwandwe Ecca Lodge. The main lodge at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is set along the lush banks of the Great Fish River which are studded with euphorbia and aloes, red –leaved rock fig, sneezewood and Karoo Boerbean Trees. Kwandwe Lodge has spectacular guest areas, the thatched roof soars grandly overhead, adorned with imposing chandeliers. Large fireplaces with massive stone chimneys cast warmth and light over the richly woven rugs, yellowwood kists and wardrobes, hand stitched damask linen and the antique china, pewter and silver typical of an 1820 settler farmhouse.
Retire to one of the nine luxurious suites where you will find a tranquility. Swirling ceiling fans and airconditioning provide pleasant temperatures in the rooms and the en suite bathroom with bath and indoor and outdoor shower feature matchless view over the wild yet gentle landscape. Floor to ceiling doors fold back to reveal uninterrupted wilderness vistas. Each suite also features a spacious thatched deck and private plunge pool with river deck terrace. Stylish regional cuisine is served on the private decks, in the candlelight dining room, on the main deck, or in the boma under a starlit sky. Friendly attentive staff ensure a welcoming and memorable experience.
SPECIALS:
Pay for 2, Stay for 3 - get 33% more! Valid until 14 April 2009.
Kwandwe private game reserve is a 20 000 hectre privately owned game reserve in the Malaria Free Eastern Cape. Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offers big 5 game viewing in luxury.
RATES
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R2605* pp
*Rates vary according to season. Contact us for a detailed quotation.
Why you always pay less with us
How we rate our accommodation...Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Description
Lodge Highlights
- Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is Malaria Free
- 20,000 hectare privately owned reserve with the Big Five
- Kwandwe means ‘ Place of the Blue Crane’ and is home to large population of these endangered birds
- Kwandwe Lodge is a member of Relais & Chateaux
- Staying at Kwandwe you are assured of excellent hospitality.
Get to grips with the Big Five
Kwandwe’s skilled rangers and trackers lead guests on twice daily game drives tracking the wide variety of animal and bird species, and exploring the four distinct habitats harbouring chartacteristic fauna and flora. These interpretive game – drives will bring you close to the Big Five and other magnificent animals in the Reseve. In the evenings a local historian entrances guests with his tales of the region’s rich history. Guests at Kwandwe can request thrilling nocturnal adventures exclusive to the Eastern Cape. You depart on an interpretative afternoon game drive that extends into the night. An exhilarating array of nocturnal wildlife is tracked by spotlight, including elusive aardvark, aardwolf , bat eared fox and lion.
Lodge Location
- Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
- Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
- Eastern Cape
- South Africa
Kwandwe is about a 2 hour drive from Port Elizabeth. Guests who are hiring a car should notifiy the lodge prior to arrival and a ranger will pick you up at the gate. Scheduled charter flights from Port Elizabeth Airport can be arranged.
| Claire Fuller | United Kingdom |
| "The accomodation at 2Inn1 was superb and we will definitely be back! Kwandwe was an amazing experience, lovely room and facilities, very friendly staff, saw loads of animals and ate and drank too much." | |
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| Anne & Mike Pharo | South Africa |
| "Thank you both so much, Mike and I had the most wonderful time and only hope that one day we may have the privilege of returning to your truly beautiful Lodge." |
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| Mr & Mrs Crumbie | UK |
| "South Africa is indeed a beautiful country and we found the people to be genuinely friendly at every level, with the service second to none, it was indeed a fitting way to celebrate my 60th birhday" | |
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Maleria free game viewing in the Eastern Cape doesn't get better than this. Kwandwe is a fun and modern lodge, with big 5 game viewing at its best.
Maleria free game viewing in the Eastern Cape doesn't get better than this. Kwandwe is a fun and modern lodge, with big 5 game viewing at its best.
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