Western Cape for friends and families

Our classic rooms, although somewhat smaller than our luxury rooms, offer a relaxing stay – complete with all modern comforts. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, air-conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and coffee and tea making facilities.

All rooms are non-smoking

Our classic rooms, although somewhat smaller than our luxury rooms, offer a relaxing stay – complete with all modern comforts. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, air-conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and coffee and tea making facilities.

All rooms are non-smoking

Spacious, extremely comfortable and oh-so-luxurious, these rooms offer views over the Langeberg Mountains or our beautiful garden. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, air-conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and coffee and tea making facilities.

All rooms are non-smoking

Spacious, extremely comfortable and oh-so-luxurious, these rooms offer views over the Langeberg Mountains or our beautiful garden. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, air-conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and coffee and tea making facilities.

All rooms are non-smoking

Spacious, extremely comfortable and oh-so-luxurious, these rooms offer views over the Langeberg Mountains or our beautiful garden. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, air-conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and coffee and tea making facilities.

All rooms are non-smoking

Our classic rooms, although somewhat smaller than our luxury rooms, offer a relaxing stay – complete with all modern comforts. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, air-conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and coffee and tea making facilities.

All rooms are non-smoking

Spacious, extremely comfortable and oh-so-luxurious, each room has access to private balconies looking over our lush gardens or a patio gazing out over a small secluded garden. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, air-conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and coffee and tea making facilities.

All rooms are non-smoking

Spacious, extremely comfortable and oh-so-luxurious, these rooms offer views over the Langeberg Mountains or our beautiful garden. All rooms have en-suite bathrooms, hairdryers, air-conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and coffee and tea making facilities.

All rooms are non-smoking

Experience the unique charm of an African rondavel – a traditional circular cottage with thatched roof. This spacious pet-friendly cottage boasts a king-sized bed plus three-quarter bed, a double volume shower and large jacuzzi big enough for two. This rooms has a en-suite bathroom, hairdryer, air-conditioning, television, free Wi-Fi, bathroom amenities and coffee and tea making facilities.

All rooms are non-smoking

This unit has one bedroom, an en-suite shower only, disability and wheelchair friendly bathroom, a living room, and is equipped with kitchenette, bar fridge, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, coffee and tea making facilities and a smart television.
Self-catering - Breakfast not included in quoted rates

All rooms are non-smoking

This unit has one bedroom (1x queen and 2x single beds), an en-suite shower only bathroom, a living room, and is equipped with kitchenette, bar fridge, air-conditioning, free Wi-Fi, hairdryer, bathroom amenities, coffee and tea making facilities and a smart television.
Self-catering - Breakfast not included in quoted rates

All rooms are non-smoking

This luxurious room is open plan in design and offers a beautiful open Roman bath in front of the king size bed, as well as a seperate shower.Satelite TV (selected) , airconditioning, tea and coffee, Wi-Fi, mini bar, information file and separate entrance

Luxurious, spacious double / twin rooms The en-suite bathroom consists of a bath and separate shower. Satelite TV (selected) , airconditioning, tea and coffee, Wi-fi, mini bar, information file and separate entrance.

Family Unit with two separate rooms; second room (staircase access) Double/twin room. Bathroom consists of bath & shower. Satelite TV (selected) , airconditioning , tea and coffee, Wi-fi, mini bar, information file and separate entrances.

Family Unit with two separate rooms - double/twin room. Sharing bathroom consists of bath & shower. Satelite TV (selected) , airconditioning , tea and coffee, Wi-fi, mini bar, information file and separate entrances.

Family Unit with two separate rooms; second room (staircase access) 3 single beds. Unit has sharing bathroom spa bath & shower. Satelite TV (selected) , airconditioning , tea and coffee, Wi-fi, mini bar, information file, separate entrances with view.

Our single room is a loft room (on the second floor with access via the guest lounge) suitable for one, single guest. This room is tastefully decorated with one single bed and open plan bathroom with shower only.

NO VIEW - spacious room situated close to the lapa and swimming pool area. This tastefully decorated room can be converted into either a twin or double room. The en-suite bathroom consists of a bath and separate shower.

Kwena Lodge offers guests 14 stand-alone bedrooms designed with a modern and luxurious twist on the traditional Khoi-San “hut”. Each open plan suite is nestled into its spectacular surrounds with 180-degree views of the spectacular mountains and Fynbos scenery, sky lights for star gazing, fireplaces and deep baths to keep you warm upon return from an evening game drive. The spacious lodge facilities include a large infinity pool, chic open- plan lounge and bar, with dining offered in beautiful indoor and outdoor settings including an elegant dining room set around 2 open fireplaces, a covered veranda overlooking two waterholes, or in the outdoor boma. Guests are treated to surprise bush breakfasts, fun family picnics, evening barbecues and scenic sundowner spots.

Accommodation at Gondwana Kwena Lodge also includes 7 Kwena Villas, which offer total privacy and spaciousness to groups particularly families with children. The deluxe three and four bedroom villas feature an open plan lounge with kitchen and dining room all opening onto a wraparound deck with magnificent valley and mountain views.

Gondwana then also has a very intimate Lodge, Lehele Lodge is our Lehele Villa Guests base for the entire duration of their stay.

Lehele Lodge comprises of 7 Villas which are a 2-12 minute self-drive option to and from the Lodge for meals and game drives. The Villas offer total privacy and spaciousness to groups particularly families with children. These deluxe three and four bedroom villas feature an open plan lounge with kitchen and dining room all opening onto a wraparound deck with magnificent valley and mountain views.

Gondwana’s Eco Camp offers guests a tangible and authentic wildlife conservation experience, making it a holiday with a difference! The itinerary sees guests participating a daily conservation activity in wildlife and veld management, learning important bush skills and interpretation, all whilst enjoying a Big 5 safari experience. This offering has filled a gap in the safari market letting guests get a behind-the-scenes understanding of the conservation work that happens on a game reserve while still enjoying a relaxing and enriching holiday in nature.

Beyond the wildlife experiences, the tented camp itself is anything but average – the tents are modern, eco- friendly and very comfortable. Each of the tents are set on elevated decks overlooking a grass-covered riverbed, provides single or double accommodation, with its own en-suite bathroom facility and covered deck. A wooden walkway over the riverbed links the accommodation to a main tent, which houses the lounge, dining spaces and kitchen area as well as a nearby relaxation area with a pool and hammocks. The entire camp runs on solar power and sources its water from a nearby perennial spring.

Gondwana’s Pioneer Trail is the ultimate slack packing adventure! Offered for those keen on an exciting three night walking trail traversing through the private, Big five, 11 000 hectare, malaria free game reserve. The trail takes you to three remote tented camp locations with two full days of hiking.

Your expert trail guides will intimately expose you to the Reserve’s unique biodiversity and eco systems while experiencing the Big Five and multiple species of antelope on foot. Luxuriously appointed tents with claw foot tubs and outdoor showers await you when you arrive as well as beautifully prepared food and your warm and friendly Pioneer Trails Team!

At a Glance

All meals and drinks included
Free roaming Big 5
Malaria-free area
Sleep 8 people maximum in 4 en-suite bedroom tents
Private staff dedicated to your trail

Accommodation

Gondwana’s Pioneer Trail is the ultimate slack packing adventure where your belongings are moved daily between the three camps, allowing you to experience the dramatic Fynbos landscape with only a light day pack.

Each exclusive camp is comprised of four bedroom tents with en-suite bathrooms including a claw foot tub and outdoor shower, sleeping a maximum of eight guests. Homemade African inspired meals are catered for you with cold beverages on tap. You literally need to “just bring your boots” and the Pioneer

Trail team will do the rest. It has been said there is no better way to experience nature and wildlife than on foot.

Camp facilities also included lounge and dining tents and an outdoor boma and campfire area. The dedicated staff team includes a camp assistant, housekeeper and two qualified and armed Trail Guides.

Trail Detail

The trail traverses the 11 000 hectare, free roaming big five game reserve under the escort of two armed and qualified trail guides. Approximately 10 kilometres of walking per day. (approximately 6hrs of walking a day). Exclusive remote footpaths and game trails requiring medium exertion. Daily packed lunches and tea and water breaks throughout the trail. Luggage and valuables can be stowed at Lehele Lodge for guests that have more belongings with them then they need for the trail.

Requirements

12 years of age and above.
Physically capable of walking 6 hours a day.
Set departure days: Monday and Thursday with 3 night stay.
The Trail runs all year round.

Gondwana has an ultra-luxe lodge which represents the most exclusive accommodation offering on the reserve.

Breathtakingly stylish and sophisticated, yet refreshingly simple, Ulubisi House provides the ideal venue to reconnect with friends and family and to share an exciting safari adventure in the Western Cape’s leading private game reserve.

With 180-degree views of grass plains dotted with game, fynbos-covered rolling hills and the Outeniqua mountain range, Ulubisi House is tucked away in the reserve’s 1000-hectare protected walking area for endangered species.

Sleeping either 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children, the property comes with a full complement of staff, including its own butler, chef and field guide. Ideal for friends or families seeking peaceful, quality time together, the privacy is only interrupted by the numerous wild visitors that drop in regularly for a drink from the swimming pool.

Pent House Self catering. Bedroom with queen bed, TV, balcony and full en suite bathroom on first floor. Downstairs lounge with sleeper couch, TV & DVD, full kitchen, covered patio with built-in BBQ. Sea view from room only. Direct access to beach. 63sqm

Luxury,spacious unit on ground floor with king bed, lounge area with sleeper couch, TV, DVD, kitchenette with mini-bar fridge, stove plates, microwave and small dining area, ocean view, patio and full en suite bathroom with separate toilet.

Luxurious and elegant bedroom on first floor with a king bed, full en suite bathroom with Victorian bath and glass door, TV, DVD, kitchenette with microwave and mini-bar fridge and a private balcony with a ocean view. 35sqm

Luxurious presidential suite on first floor with king bed, ocean view, private balcony, deck chairs, TV, DVD. Spa bath in the full bathroom, luxury amenities. Kitchenette with microwave, bar fridge, coffee machine. Complimentary port, fresh fruit. 56sqm

Luxury Suite on the first floor with outside entrance, BBQ on balcony/deck, king size bed, full en suite bathroom, TV, DVD player and kitchenette with bar-fridge, microwave and stove plates. Partial ocean view

Spacious room in Villa next door on the first floor. King bed, view over the ocean and mountains. Full en suite bathroom with big stone bath. Decorated in green and gold tones. TV, coffee/tea facilities, minibar fridge. Communal balcony. Ocean View

Luxury room in the Villa next door on the first floor. King size bed, TV and partial ocean view. Private lounge with sleeper couch, coffee/tea facilities, microwave and minibar fridge. Bathroom with corner bath and shower. Communal balcony. Ocean view

A two bedroom unit in Villa next door on the first floor with one bathroom with shower, minibar fridge and coffee/tea facilities. Main room: king size bed & TV, 2nd room: queen bed. Private balcony with ocean view.

Tastefully decorated rooms to make your stay special, welcoming and comfortable. 27 rooms with either twin or king beds. Spacious en suite rooms with satellite TV, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar

A tastefully decorated King bedded room to make your stay special, welcoming and comfortable. Spacious en suite rooms with satellite TV, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar.

Tastefully decorated rooms to make your stay special, welcoming and comfortable. 27 rooms with either twin or king beds. Spacious en suite rooms with satellite TV, Wi-Fi, tea and coffee making facilities, minibar.

All rooms are bright and spacious, decorated in a nautical style. All rooms have individual air conditioning, televisions, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with bath and shower, direct dial telephones, electric razor plugs, and hairdryers.

All rooms are bright and spacious, decorated in a nautical style. All rooms have individual air conditioning, televisions, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with bath and shower, direct dial telephones, electric razor plugs, and hairdryers.

All rooms are bright and spacious, decorated in a nautical style. All rooms have individual air conditioning, televisions, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with bath and shower, direct dial telephones, electric razor plugs, and hairdryers.

All rooms are bright and spacious, decorated in a nautical style. All rooms have individual air conditioning, televisions, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with bath and shower, direct dial telephones, electric razor plugs, and hairdryers.

All rooms are bright and spacious, decorated in a nautical style. All rooms have individual air conditioning, televisions, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with bath and shower, direct dial telephones, electric razor plugs, and hairdryers.

All rooms are bright and spacious, decorated in a nautical style. All rooms have individual air conditioning, televisions, tea/coffee making facilities, bathroom with bath and shower, direct dial telephones, electric razor plugs, and hairdryers.