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Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

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Dining

Dining is a special affair whereby delicious meals and treats are available throughout the day at various dining locations. The mouth watering African-inspired meals at Kwandwe may best be enjoyed on the private decks, in the elegant candlelit dining room as well in the outdoor boma set under the starlit sky.

Activities, Sports & Leisure

Game drives

The scheduled game drives take place early in the mornings and late in the afternoons / evenings when game watching is at its best. Admire the reserve's magnificent wildlife from a close distance which is home to the "Big Five" (lion, elephant, rhino, buffalo, leopard). Professional trackers and game rangers share them in depth knowledge of the wildlife, the region's flora and vegetation and the rich birdlife.

Walking safaris

Walking safaris through the untamed Kwandwe Private Game Reserve are thrilling experiences during which guests learn about the smaller animals which live in this region as well as the plants, grass and flowers found here.

Save the Rhino Drive

The 'Save the Rhino Drive' provides 3 - 4 hours of tracking a rhino with a specialist ranger and tracker team. Guests learn about the habits of this endangered species, as well as about rhino poaching and the reserves own conservation efforts. This activity can be booked at an additional cost, a minimum of two guests are required and one needs to be 16 years or older in order to participate in this extraordinary wildlife activity.

Photographic Safari

The private photographic safaris and tutorials are tailor-made to meet the individual requirements of guests. There is no age limitation for this activity, guests of all ages are welcome. A minimum of two guests is required in order for the private photographic safari to take place. This specialized safari and the tutorials cost an additional fee and are not included in the lodge's safari overnight package.

Services

Check in and Check Out Times

Check in: 12:00
Check out: 11:00

General Services

Airport transfers
Babysitting
Concierge services
Housekeeping service
Safari drives
Wake-up call
Walking safaris

Children Policy

Children 12 years and older are welcome at the Great Fish River Lodge.

Available Rooms

Great Fish River Lodge Suite

# Rooms:: 9

The nine spacious suites provide beautiful views of the surrounding scenery. The doors reach from the floor to the ceiling holding back to maximize the wilderness setting. The en-suite bathrooms are complete with indoor and outdoor showers as well as a bath, a separate w.c and twin basins.

Overhead fans and air conditioning can be used during the warm summer days while the outdoors can best be enjoyed from the thatched veranda where a private plunge pool can be found on the terrace.

Suite features:

 En-suite bathroom
 Indoor and outdoor showers
 Bath
 Separate w.c.
 Twin basis
 Overhead fans
 Air conditioning
 Thatched veranda
 Private plunge pool.

Directions

Direct flights from Port Elizabeth to the Lodge's Airstrip takes around 30 minutes. Flights directly to the Game Reserve are scheduled for early afternoon, to allow arriving guests to enjoy an afternoon game drive on their day of arrival.

Guests are advised to fly to Port Elizabeth and proceed to Kwandwe by road or air transfer. The distance from Port Elizabeth to Kwandwe is 160km (100 miles) and can be comfortably covered by road in 1 hour and 45 minutes.

On arrival, guests will leave their vehicle at the car park at Heatherton Towers and will be transferred to the Lodge of their choice by an open safari vehicle.

Parking

On site parking facilities are provided for guests.

Star Rating

5 Star

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