Kwandwe Private Game Reserve covers 160 km² and is home to all the big five (elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and white rhino). Activities include game drives in open 4WD vehicles, night drives and guided walks. The lodge's local historian, Alan Weyer, is an entertaining authority on the frontier battles and rock art of the area. There are three separate lodges here:
In the Great Fish River Lodge there are nine stone-and-thatch Frontier Settler style suites, combining sophisticated luxury without losing the rustic colonial feeling.
The Uplands Homestead (ideal for families), there are three country-house-style rooms with the guests enjoy their own ranger, tracker, chef and open 4x4 safari vehicle.
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge has six modern suites in the über-chic Ecca Lodge. While being Innovative, stylish and intimate, there is little separation between you and the African bushveld.
Drinks included: House wines, beers, local spirits, soft drinks and bottled water are included.
Special interests
Family holidays: For a family safari with small children, the malaria-free Cape should be top of your list. This excellent private reserve has three lodges within it, two of which cater very well indeed for families and children, and will happily arrange special activities specifically for the children – like 'frog safaris' to seek out local amphibians.
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Children
Attitude towards children: Children are welcome at both the Kwandwe Ecca Lodge and the Uplands Homestead.
Age restrictions: No
Activities: Kwandwe's housekeepers are available for babysitting at an additional cost
Generally recommended for children: Yes
Health & safety
Malarial area: No
Dangerous animals: Moderate Risk
Security measures: Fully trained security staff monitor animal activity within the lodge areas, and always escort guests to/from their suites from dusk to dawn.
Extras
Laundry facilities: Included
Accepted payment: Credit Cards, United States Dollars, United Kingdom Pounds and South Africa Rand are all accepted.
Left the best until last
All of the places we stayed at and visited were great but Kwandwe has to be rated as the best. Everything about it was memorable. The safari drives were very well done and we saw everything that we ...
Can I live here as well
Great place to view animals, although hard to find in quantity, seeing perhaps one of the big five each day. Although did not see a leopard. Next time a park with more anaimals and the same viewing ...
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