The Garden Route
Gondwana Private Game Reserve
An exceptional 'fynbos' Big Five game reserve and lodges
Gondwana stands out as an exceptional game reserve not only because of its admirable efforts to restore the area from farmland to safari, but it is the only Fynbos (heathland) reserve in the world to have a free roaming Big Five along with the more endangered species of Cape Mountain Zebra, Black Rhino and Black Harrier.
The reserve, just 25 minutes from Mossel Bay and spanning 11,000 hectares of undulating grassland, dramatic hills and stunning mountain views has also reintroduced Cheetah back to area and has ten different species of Springbok, which is more than the Kruger.
And, as with all world class safari reserves such a Gondwana, there is a choice of chic and sophisticated accommodation. There’s the main lodge at the centre of the Kwena Lodge which houses indoor and outdoor dining rooms, lounge, bar, pool and a newly built Spa too. The Fynbos Villas are a close by and then the large Private Bush Villas surround the second main lodge, the Lehele.
Highlights
Game drives
Horse safaris
Golf
Nearby beaches
Nature trails
Birdwatching
Specialised kids ranger programmes
Bush picnics
Fishing
Mountain biking
Kwena Lodge
15 Fynbos Private Bush Villas
Tented Eco Camp
Ulubisi House
Africology Spa
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A short drive from the Kwena Huts are Gondwana’s ten Fynbos Camp Villas all similarly decorated to the height of Afro-chic. There are two options with these villas: superior doubles at 65m² sleep two and then there are the deluxe suites at a vast 200m² with 75m² of private wraparound decking and sleeping four.
