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Kwandwe
 Kwandwe
Private Game Reserve lies in the heart of South Africa’s
malaria-free Eastern Cape near Grahamstown, and is a natural
conclusion to a journey along the world-famous Garden Route. A
victory for far-sighted conservation, 20 000 hectares (49 000 acres)
of farmland in the Great Fish River region were restored and
restocked with African wildlife. Today, thousands of animals
including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo and elephant roam
this diverse and fascinating reserve.
Operated by CC Africa, Kwandwe aptly means “Place of the Blue Crane”
in Xhosa (South Africa’s highly endangered national bird) and is
home to a population of these rare birds. It offers an exceptional
safari experience in a region steeped in history and culture. The
Great Fish River was a hotly contested border during the Frontier
Wars of 1779 to 1878 between the Xhosa nation, Dutch farmers and the
1820 Settlers from England. Kwandwe’s reception building is a
Frontier War-era fortified homestead, and the Reserve boasts its own
intimate chapel.
Accommodation:
Kwandwe Main Lodge:
Set along the aloe-studded banks of the Great Fish River, nine
suites feature private plunge pools and spacious thatched game
viewing decks with magnificent views of the wild yet gentle
landscape. Beautiful thatched guest areas and expansive viewing
decks overlook the river.
Uplands Homestead:
This gracious homestead is a sensitively restored 1905 farmhouse
comprising 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.
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge:
Innovative, stylish and intimate, Kwandwe Ecca Lodge embodies a
“funk-meets-futuristic-farmhouse” ambience, and features just six
intimate suites with spacious living areas and en suite bathrooms.
Overlooking rolling spekboom valleys, main guest areas include a a
spacious sitting room, dining room and bar area, interactive
kitchen, sparkling rim-flow lap pool and unique interpretive centre.
 Facilities
and Services:
Twice-daily game-drives
Guided river walking/hiking or fishing
Canoeing
Rhino tracking
Golf and polo
Whale watching air safari
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