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KwandweGame Reserve
Uplands Homestead 
The perfect place for a private safari, this beautifully restored 1905 farmhouse is available for sole use by guests. It is situated far from Main Lodge in a tranquil valley and combines modern touches with 1820 Settler décor and classic architecture. Uplands features three bedrooms with private terraces, a large swimming pool and gazebo.
three spacious en-suite bedrooms with private terraces – available for sole use by guests. Uplands Homestead has a large swimming pool and gazebo, and guests enjoy their own private ranger, tracker, chef and open 4x4 safari vehicle.
Accommodation at Uplands Homestead:
Your private safari villa – This intimate lodge is a sensitively restored 1905 farmhouse set in a remote and tranquil valley, offering the ultimate personal safari in Kwandwe’s extraordinary African wilderness.
- Three air-conditioned, spacious bedrooms
- En suite bathrooms and private terraces
- Exclusive use of 4x4 safari vehicle
- Private butler, ranger and chef
- Large swimming pool and gazebo
- Member of Relais & Chateaux
Perfect for the sole use of a group or family of up to six guests, Uplands Homestead is situated half an hour from Heatherton Towers (Kwandwe’s reception building) and 45 minutes from Main Lodge. Antiques and memorabilia reminiscent of an 1820s Settler home elegantly blend with comfortable, modern finishes. The sitting and dining areas feature high ceilings, wooden floors and beautiful fireplaces. A deep and shady veranda leads out to the large swimming pool and gazebo.
In the modernised farm kitchen, Uplands Homestead’s private chef prepares delicious Pan-African cuisine and local specialities. Nothing beats a true African bush banquet in a surprise setting under the magical African sky.
Kwandwe’s exhilarating safaris: With its own dedicated ranger, tracker and private 4x4 safari vehicle, Uplands offers a range of exceptional safari activities in Kwandwe’s superb Big Five wilderness.
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
- Transfers in a game-drive vehicle from Heatherton (Reception and parking area) to the Lodge
- 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 are welcome guests at Uplands Homestead 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.
A maximum of two children may be accommodated at Uplands Homestead.
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.
