Gondwana Private Game Reserve

Description:

The Outeniqua and Swartberg Mountains that the reserve looks upon are the last visible evidence of the former Gondwana Land after the continent split to how we know it today.

This exclusive reserve offers guests a variety of luxury accommodation with inspiring interiors, attentive service, superb cuisine, expert game rangers, exhilarating game drives and an array of other activities including mountain biking, the Junior Ranger program, conservation activities, guided fynbos walks, fishing, and Africology spa treatments.

About the accommodation:

Kwena Lodge Suites:

Open plan, double volume with thatch roof and mountain views; Large bathroom with rain shower, deep bath with picture window, double sinks and separate toilet room; Indoor seating area by fi replace, separate dressing area, and private covered patio with double lounger; King or Twin Beds

Kwena 3 bedroom Villa: 

Private and spacious exclusive use villas with 3 ensuite bedrooms (single and king bed configurations), sleeping a maximum of 6 guests. Facilities include open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area opening onto a large outdoor deck overlooking the game reserve. Located adjacent to Kwena Lodge, transfers provided to and from Lodge for meals and game drives.

3 bedroom Bush Villa’s: 

Accommodating min 2 pax /max 6 pax. Open plan, double volume lounge, kitchen and dining area with thatch roof, fireplace and TV/DVD; Expansive deck with BBQ and magnificent valley and mountain views; Bedrooms with king or twin beds, seating areas, fire places (Fynbos Villas only) and private deck areas.

4 bedroom Bush Villa’s: 

Accommodating min 2 pax /max 8 pax. Open plan, double volume lounge, kitchen and dining area with thatch roof, fireplace and TV/DVD; Expansive deck with BBQ and magnificent valley and mountain views; Bedrooms with king or twin beds, seating areas, fire places (Fynbos Villas only) and private deck areas.

Ulubisi House: 

Accommodating 8 Adults or 6 Adults & 4 Children in three luxurious guest suites with mountain views and expansive open plan bathrooms; Bathrooms with rain shower, deep bath, double sinks, outdoor shower and private deck. A separate 4th loft bedroom above the garage can be utilized for additional guests. The Ulubisi House is inclusive of a private chef, butler and field guide with private game viewer for the duration of your stay and includes all gourmet meals and beverages

Tented Eco Camp: 

Comfortable twin or king share tents set on raised platforms each with a private bathroom and covered deck area. All meals are provided in the camp’s outdoor dining boma or in the main communal tent which includes kitchen, lounge, and dining areas, with a nearby pool and hammock relaxation area.

Pioneer Trail: 

4 sleeping tents with en-suite bathrooms and covered outdoor seating area. Main dining and lounge tents. Outdoor dining boma and campfire area. Camp Assistant and two Trails Guides (same team for 3 nights).

Kwen Lodge is a modern and luxurious twist on the traditional Khoi-San dwelling. Each open-plan suite at Kwena Lodge is nestled into its spectacular natural surroundings with 180-degree views, sky lights for star gazing, clay pot fireplaces and deep baths to warm you upon returning from an evening Big 5 Game Drive.