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KwandweGame Reserve
The Great Fish River Lodge
Set along the steep banks of the Great Fish River in the scenic Eastern Cape, this extraordinary safari lodge affords spectacular views of the wild yet gentle African landscape.
Nine 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.
Kwandwe is renowned for its spectacular bush banqueting in surprise settings.
Accommodation at The Great Fish River Lodge
The Great Fish River Lodge is stylishly furnished in Frontier Settler style, integrating local African culture with colonial settler history. Elegant thatched stone and glass suites feature floor-to-ceiling doors which fold back to reveal uninterrupted wilderness vistas. Guest areas have a large fireplace with massive stone chimney, and a soaring thatched roof with imposing chandeliers.
Sophisticated, glass-fronted sitting and dining areas boast expansive viewing decks with breathtaking river views. Delicious Pan-African cuisine is served on the private decks, in the candlelit dining room, or enjoyed in the boma (outdoor dining area).
- Nine air-conditioned suites
- En suite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers
- Private plunge pools
- Expansive game viewing decks
- African gift gallery
- Reception in historical fort
Member of Relais & Chateaux
Inclusions / Exclusions
Rates Include:
- Luxurious accommodation
- Three delicious meals daily including all teas and coffees
- House wines, local brand spirits and beers, soft drinks and bottled water
- Two scheduled game-drives daily in an open 4 x 4 safari vehicle, accompanied by an experienced Ranger and Tracker
- Interpretive nature walks daily (one hour) accompanied by an experienced armed tracker
- Laundry and Valet service
- Emergency Medical Evacuation Insurance
- VAT / Taxes
Rates Exclude:
- Telephone calls, curio shop purchases, transfers to and from the lodge, gratuities, champagne, cognacs, cellar wines, cigars and cigarettes
- Bar account (including Personal bars)
- 1% Tourism levy charged per person rate per night
- Conservancy or park entrance fees (where applicable)
Extra information
Safari Activities:
Twice-daily game-drives
Experienced rangers and Xhosa trackers will lead you on interpretive, twice-daily game-drives in open 4x4 safari vehicles, bringing you close to Africa’s Big Five. Fascinating nocturnal animals such as aardvark, aardwolf, porcupine, Cape fox, bat-eared fox and springhare are regularly encountered on exciting night drives.
Guided river walking/hiking or fishing
Guided bush walks in Kwandwe’s pristine wilderness bring you face-to-face with wild Africa at its best. Hiking along the river is especially rewarding for those interested in birds, vegetation and folklore, and fishing is available for enthusiasts (Kwandwe supports ‘tag and release’ procedures).
Canoeing
Catch sight of some of Kwandwe’s incredible birdlife while paddling along the Great Fish River in a sturdy canoe.
Rhino tracking
Experience the thrill of tracking rhino on foot under the guidance of an experienced ranger and tracker – an unforgettable safari adventure.
Children
Children under 11 cannot be accommodated at The Great Fish River Lodge.
Food
Renowned for their delicious Pan-African cuisine – fresh ingredients, simply prepared with an African flavour. All dietary requirements will be catered for. When making your reservation, please advise
us of any specific dietary requirements that you may have, and these will be communicated immediately to the lodge. Should specific items such as kosher meals need to be flown in, there will be an additional charge, which will be quoted separately. Two weeks notice is required for kosher meals.
Guest Safety
Guest safety is of paramount importance – fully trained security staff monitor animal activity within the Lodge areas, and always escort guests to/from their suites (especially between dusk and dawn).
Health
Kwandwe is situated in a malaria-free area, therefore anti-malarial precautions are not necessary. Please consult your physician or health department for the latest health precautions. Some countries require advance inoculations (and certificates thereof) – we will advise you of these.
Emergency medical evacuation insurance is included in the rate. This guarantees all reasonable, practical assistance in obtaining primary or emergency medical services for an insured person who suffers illness or injury. Please note that this is evacuation insurance only and does not replace normal travel insurance. Trained first-aiders are on standby at the Lodge at all times, and emergency evacuation by air is available.
Internet / Telephone facilities
Internet facilities are available
Laundry Service
We offer a complimentary laundry service – no dry cleaning facilities available.
Safari Seasons
Kwandwe offers an exceptional game viewing experience throughout the year, and lies in one of the most temperate regions in South Africa. Daytime temperatures in summer (October – March) are high and may soar above 36°C/97°F. The evenings are still and warm and the sun only sets around 7:30pm. Winter (May to August) is known to produce beautiful warm days, though the evenings and early mornings can be quite chilly.
Rainfall occurs predominantly in summer (October – March). The rainfall pattern varies greatly with the high lying areas to the north receiving up to 550mm a year, while the western and lower sections receive approximately 400mm.
