Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

One of four spectacular safari lodges on the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve on the Eastern Cape of South Africa, Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge sits on a steep bank overlooking the river after which it is named. Two hours by car from Port Elizabeth airport, Kwandwe can be accessed by self-drive or by private aircraft.

With just nine suites, this Malaria-free lodge is exclusive and effortlessly luxurious. The lodge is not fenced off, and wraparound viewing decks lead from the main lodge’s dining and sitting rooms and the bar. Long wooden walkways, stone walls and thatch roofs all aim to bring the outside in.

After a day spent on safari around the pristine reserves of the private 54,000 acres Kwandwe estate, let your poolside butler serve you a sundowner in your private plunge pool or on your veranda. Eat your evening meal on your private deck, around the fire in the enclosed Boma, or in the dining room.

Kwandwe safaris provide the opportunity to view big game on foot, to monitor rhino, and to spot the rare South African National Bird, the Blue Crane. Meanwhile, kudu and otter frolic in the Great Fish River below your deck.

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Information

Location

Garden Route, Eastern Cape, 1hr 45min drive from Port Elizabeth International Airport.

Accommodation

9 Suites with private plunge pools.

Facilities

Bar, Internet facilities, swimming pool, library.

Activities

Walking safaris, game drives, animal tracking experience, cultural tours, guided walks, scenic flights, historical tours.

Children

Aged 12 and over are welcome.