KWANDWE GAME 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, 20 000 hectares (49 000 acres) 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.
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.
Classic safari accommodation: Kwandwe Private Game Reserve features the exclusive Main Lodge, unique historic Uplands Homestead and Ecca Lodge, all offering world-class sophistication and style in the African bush.
Unique Specialist Safari: Frontiers @ Kwandwe is an extraordinary historic safari exploring the region’s rich social, cultural, military and archaeological past, in addition to exceptional twice-daily game drives in a private 4x4 safari vehicle. These include:
Frontiers @ Kwandwe
Led by renowned historian and raconteur, Alan Weyer, this safari is a unique adventure exploring the Eastern Cape’s rich historical and cultural past. The combination of twice-daily game drives in a private 4x4 safari vehicle with fascinating visits to ancient San (bushman) rock art sites and neighbouring forts and military towns (such as Fort Beaufort and Grahamstown) offers the ultimate historic Big Five safari. Subject to availability of specialist guide. Cost is per day (min 1, max 6 guests). Age: 6 years and older.
Carnivore Research @ Kwandwe
Guided by Angus Sholto-Douglas (co-owner of Kwandwe Private Game Reserve), learn about the fascinating carnivore programme and ongoing research at Kwandwe. Observe Kwandwe’s predators, including African Wild Dog, cheetah, lion and leopard. Subject to availability of specialist ranger. Cost is per 24 hours (min 1, max 6 guests).
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 Africa’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 bush walks in Kwandwe’s pristine wilderness bring you face-to-face with wild Africa at its best. Hiking along the river is especially rewarding for those interested in birds, vegetation and folklore, and fishing is available for enthusiasts (Kwandwe supports ‘tag and release’ procedures).
Catch sight of some of Kwandwe’s incredible birdlife while paddling along the Great Fish River in a sturdy canoe.
Experience the thrill of tracking rhino on foot under the guidance of an experienced ranger and tracker – an unforgettable safari adventure.
It is possible to organise golf and polo tours in the vicinity of Kwandwe.
Rates:
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge- from R2605 per person, per night, sharing
Uplands Homestead – from R9570 per unit, per night, accommodating up to 6 adults
Great Fish River Lodge – from R2605 per person, per night, sharing
Rates are inclusive of:
Three delicious meals daily including all teas and coffees
House wines, local brand spirits and beers, soft drinks and bottled water
Two scheduled game-drives daily in an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle, accompanied by an experienced Ranger and Tracker
Interpretive nature walks daily (one hour) accompanied by an experienced armed tracker
Transfers in a game-drive vehicle from Heatherton (Reception and parking area) to the Lodge
Laundry and Valet service
Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
VAT / Taxes
Please note that all rates are subject to change without prior notice and are subject to availability. The rates may change for various reasons (e.g. rate of exchange fluctuation) and from season to season, and the above prices are to be used as an approximate indication only.
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