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
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.
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.
Kwandwe Main Lodge: Set along the aloe-studded
banks of the Great Fish River, 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.
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.
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge: Innovative, stylish and
intimate, Kwandwe Ecca Lodge embodies a
“funk-meets-futuristic-farmhouse” ambience, and
features just a few 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.
Activities / Facilities
Ensuring superlative game viewing opportunities,
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve comprises five
distinct habitats which are host to a remarkable array
of Big Five game.
• Lion, cheetah, hyena and leopard
• Black and white rhino
• Fascinating nocturnal wildlife are
regularly encountered
• Breeding site for threatened blue crane
• Scenic Great Fish River
• Great bird watching - 238 bird species
• Interpretive game drives led by expert rangers
Safaris at Kwandwe include twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, night drives showcasing an exhilarating array of nocturnal wildlife, bush sundowners, picnics, and guided bush walks. The Carnivore Research @ Kwandwe Specialist Safari is a unique and informative introduction to Kwandwe's fascinating carnivore world. Guests can also partake in the Frontiers @ Kwandwe Specialist Safari, a specialised historic adventure into Frontier Country, led by Kwandwe's resident historian and raconteur, Alan Weyer.
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