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Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

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At a Glance

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  • Big 5 safari experience

  • Track the big game on foot

  • Private ranger, tracker and game vehicle included for families

  • Malaria free

  • Family friendly

  • Private plunge pools

This 22 000 hectare private game reserve sits in a very convenient location at the Eastern side of the famous South African Garden Route and so makes a perfect start or finish to your travels in South Africa.  It also boasts a malaria free status so ideal for families.

 

This is a reserve where the nocturnal creatures such as porcupine, aardwolf and aardvark are seen on a regular basis.

Rooms

Rooms

There are just six beautifully constructed suites available at Ecca Lodge.  Three luxury suites and three dedicated family suites each include king size beds (converted beds for children in family suites), air-conditioning, ceiling fans, mini bar and electronic safe.  The en-suite bathrooms boast double vanity units, free standing bathtubs and both indoor and outdoor showers.

 

Step out onto your private deck and you’ll find a stunning plunge pool.

Facilities

Facilities

This stunningly crated lodge sits in an elevated position overlooking a dense valley with views looking onto a steep shale cliff escarpment.  The inspiration behind the design of this lodge was the African people and it’s reflected in the vibrant décor and colour palette chosen.

 

The facilities on offer included in room massage, a beautiful rim flow swimming pool, expansive wooden viewing deck and an interactive kitchen.

Activities

Activities

The activities available to guests at Kwandwe are extensive.  Your experienced ranger and tracker will enthrall you with close animal encounters in you twice daily game drives.  Let you ranger give you a different perspective of the African wildlife with a bush walk, here he will explain the importance of the smaller creatures such a dung beetles and termites along with the traditional uses for the trees and plants within the reserve.

 

To get your adrenaline pumping and join a specialist armed ranger and tracker team in tracking the big game (white rhino, black rhino, elephant and buffalo) on foot (16 years and older only).  Or at a more sedate place, catch and release fishing in the Great Fish river is also offered.

Gallery

Gallery

Facts

Facts

No. Rooms

6

Children

All ages

Childminding

Yes

Twin Beds

Available

Triples

No

Private Pool

Yes

Lodge Pool

Yes

Air-Conditioning

Yes

Room Fan

Yes

Indoor Shower

Yes

Outdoor Shower

Yes

Bath

Yes

In-Room Safe

Yes

In-Room Fireplace

No

In-Room TV

No

In-Room Massage

Yes

Spa

No

What's included:

  • Accommodation

  • Twice daily game drives

  • Nature walks accompanied by an armed ranger

  • Big game walking safari (tracking white rhino, black rhino, elephant and buffalo on foot, accompanied by an armed specialist ranger and tracker team; subject to availability)

  • 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local & premium brand spirits, beers, teas & coffees, refreshments on game drives

  • Laundry

  • Emergency medical evacuation insurance

  • VAT

  • Transfers to & from the reserve’s airstrip

  • Complimentary child-minding

Gym Equipment

Yes

Personal Bar

Yes

Telephone

Yes

Hairdryer

Yes

Laundry

Included

Check In / Check Out

12h00 / 11h00

Wheelchair Access

No

Power

220v AC

Internet Access

Yes

Credit Cards

Visa, Mastercard

Malaria Area

No

Airstrip

Yes

Sleep Out Platform

No

Private 4x4 Safari Vehicle

Included for family suites

Land Based Activities

Game Drives, Bush Walks

Water Based Activities

N/a

Optional Activities

Save the Rhino Drive, Photographic Safari, Campfire Cooking, Walking Safari, Birding Safari

What's not included:

  • Community & conservation levy

  • In-room massage treatments

  • Telephone calls

  • Safari shop purchases

  • Gratuities

  • All items of a personal nature

  • Champagne, fine wines, cigars

  • Additional specialised safari activities not mentioned above

Map

Map

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