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Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

 

KwandweGame Reserve

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Innovative safari accommodation: Set in spectacular African wilderness surrounds, this unique safari lodge boasts a revolutionary design – stone-and-mesh gabion walls, sliding glass, timber and gauze doors and corrugated iron roofing. Exquisite guest areas overlook spekboom valleys with a backdrop of the distant cliff-faces of ecca shale.

Accommodation at Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

Innovative, stylish and intimate, Kwandwe Ecca Lodge embodies a “funk-meets-futuristic-farmhouse” ambience, and features just six intimate suites with spacious living areas and en-suite bathrooms.

Each suite features an en-suite bathroom with spacious, plate glass-enclosed shower, bath, private w.c and twin hand-basins, as well as a sitting area which can comfortably convert into accommodation for children 11 years and younger. Overlooking rolling spekboom valleys, guest areas comprise a spacious sitting room with fireplace, dining room and bar area and deep veranda with expansive viewing decks. Delicious fresh farm cuisine is prepared in the modern, open-plan kitchen and an interpretive centre provides hours of entertainment for children of all ages.

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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 are welcome guests at Kwandwe Ecca Lodge where rangers and trackers are specially trained to look after their needs.

Parents can rest assured their children will always be safe and well-cared for both on and off game-drives, that they’ll delight in a programme specially designed to give the parents a break and provide the entire family with a safari-experience they’ll never forget.

Activities depend entirely on the age of the children and may include the following:
Special family game drives (at the discretion of the lodge manager and subject to availability)
Special one-hour children's bush walks within the camp perimeter
Planet Manager activity books
Special programmes can be compiled such as tracking for children, frog safaris and birding
Children’s meals and menus available

Kwandwe’s housekeepers are available for babysitting at an additional cost.

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 at all CC Africa lodges. 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.

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