Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Full Details
At a Glance
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Big 5 safari experience
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Track the big game on foot
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Just nine luxury suites all with private plunge pools
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Malaria free
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Children 12 years and over welcome
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Enjoy stunning African sunsets on the extensive lodge viewing deck
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
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Suite Private Plunge Pool
Kwandwe Great Fish River Suite Bathroom
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Suite
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Suite Private Plunge Pool
Great Fish River Lodge is home to just nine beautiful suites. Each include king size beds, 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.
Open up you floor to ceiling framed glass doors and step out onto your very own private deck, there you’ll witness your stunning view of the African wilderness and you’ll also find a stunning plunge pool to cool off from the African sun.
Facilities
Positioned on the banks of the Great Fish River this lodge, that bears the same name, has some of the most spectacular views of the reserve. The extensive viewing decks are perfectly positioned to allow guests to sit and witness Africa’s magical sunsets.
The indulgent furnishings at Great Fish River Lodge reflect the elegant and contemporary feel to this lodge and can be seen to their fullest in the guest lounge area. At Great Fish River you can enjoy a relaxing in room massage or a romantic private dining experience.
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Viewing Deck
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Dining
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
Activities
Kwandwe Game Drive Male Lion Sighting
Kwandwe Game Drive Elephant Sighting
Kwandwe Game Drive Zebra Sighting
Kwandwe Game Drive Male Lion Sighting
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
Kwandwi Great Fish River Lodge Private Pool
Kwandwi Hippo
Kwandwi Great Fish River Lodge Suite
Kwandwi Great Fish River Lodge Private Pool
Facts
No. Rooms
9
Children
12 years and over
Childminding
No
Twin Beds
Available
Triples
No
Private Pool
Yes
Lodge Pool
No
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:
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Accommodation
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Twice daily game drives
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Nature walks accompanied by an armed ranger
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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)
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3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local & premium brand spirits, beers, teas & coffees, refreshments on game drives
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Laundry
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Emergency medical evacuation insurance
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VAT
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Transfers to & from the reserve’s airstrip
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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
Depending on availability/extra cost
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:
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Community & conservation levy
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In-room massage treatments
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Telephone calls
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Safari shop purchases
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Gratuities
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All items of a personal nature
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Champagne, fine wines, cigars
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Additional specialised safari activities not mentioned above