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Kwandwe Private Game Reserve lies in the heart of the Eastern Cape and is a natural conclusion to a journey along the Garden Route. Kwandwe translates to ’Place of the Blue Crane’, 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. Today, thousands of animals including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo and elephant roam this diverse and fascinating 22,000 hectare reserve.
Location:
Situated along the banks of the Great Fish River, near Grahamstown.
Accommodation and facilities:
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge:
Nine suites with private plunge pools and spacious thatched game viewing decks furnished in ’Frontier Settler’ style. Each en suite, elegant thatched stone and glass suite features floor-to-ceiling doors which fold back to reveal uninterrupted wilderness vistas. The sophisticated, glass-fronted sitting and dining areas boast expansive viewing decks with breathtaking river views. Delicious pan-African meals are served on the private verandas, in the candlelit dining room, or enjoyed in the boma.
Kwandwe Uplands Homestead:
A restored farmhouse comprising three spacious en suite bedrooms with private terraces. There is a large swimming pool and gazebo and guests enjoy their own private ranger, tracker, chef and open 4x4 safari vehicle. It is situated far from Great Fish River Lodge in a tranquil valley and combines modern touches with 1820 Settler décor and classic architecture. The sitting and dining areas feature high ceilings, wooden floors and beautiful fireplaces. In the modernised farm kitchen, chef prepares delicious pan-African cuisine and local delicacies.
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge:
Ecca Lodge features just six intimate suites, each with an en suite bathroom with plate glass-enclosed shower, bath and twin hand-basins, as well as a spacious sitting area that can comfortably convert into accommodation for children of 11 years and younger. Overlooking rolling valleys, the guest areas include a spacious sitting room, dining room and bar area, interactive kitchen, sparkling rim-flow lap pool and interpretive centre.
Activities:
Twice-daily 4x4 game drives, guided bush walks, fishing and extensive birding.
Special attractions:
Rhino tracking is a particular attraction where guests can experience the thrill of tracking rhino on foot under the guidance of an experienced ranger and tracker – a remarkable and unforgettable safari adventure. On the Frontiers at Kwandwe Specialist Safari, guests explore this region rich in legend and tradition with a local historian and renowned raconteur steeped in knowledge of the Eastern Cape. The Carnivore Research at Kwandwe Specialist Safari is a fantastic introduction to the fascinating carnivore programme and ongoing research at Kwandwe.
