PLZ - Garden Route - CPT

Sandals has ten large en-suite luxury bedrooms, all with en-suite showers and extra length beds.

All of our accommodation is spacious and our individually decorated bedrooms with their African or Caribbean décor, all have sliding doors which open onto either your private balcony or into the sub-tropical garden, give you the best of all worlds.

Sandals has ten large en-suite luxury bedrooms, all with en-suite showers and extra length beds.

All of our accommodation is spacious and our individually decorated bedrooms with their African or Caribbean décor, all have sliding doors which open onto either your private balcony or into the sub-tropical garden, give you the best of all worlds

Sandals has ten large en-suite luxury bedrooms, all with en-suite showers and extra length beds.

All of our accommodation is spacious and our individually decorated bedrooms with their African or Caribbean décor, all have sliding doors which open onto either your private balcony or into the sub-tropical garden, give you the best of all worlds

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.

Two separate bedrooms, one with twin beds pushed together to form a king-size bed, and a small room with a single bed. Two separate bathrooms. Balcony with slight sea view. Max 1 child over 6 years and under 16.

King size bed. Bathroom with spa bath and separate shower. Lounge area. With balcony looking down the driveway to the sea.

Twin beds placed together to form a king size bed. Bathroom with spa bath and separate shower. Balcony looking down the driveway to the sea. (70% sea view)

Very spacious with large bathroom equipped with corner bath and separate shower. Twin Beds pushed together to form a King Size Bed (non sea facing)

Large mountain facing suite with large bathroom equipped with spa bath and separate shower. Twin beds shifted together to form king-size. No Balcony

Executive Suite. 2 x 3/4 beds shifted to form a super king-size, bathroom with bath and shower, lounge area and private patio. Full sea views

Sea facing on ground floor. Executive suite with twin beds shifted to form a king-size, bathroom with bath and shower, lounge area and private patio.

Garden Facing, Ground Floor Suite. Executive suite with twin beds shifted together to form a King Size bed. Bathroom, with Spa bath and shower. Private Patio with access to gardens and pool.

Spacious room with twin beds shifted to form a king-size, separate lounge area from where there is a sea view, with sliding door to close off with sleeper couch. (Child aged to 14) Bathroom with spa bath and shower. No balcony

Spacious room with twin beds shifted to form a king-size, separate lounge area with sliding door to close off with sleeper couch. (Child aged 8 - 14). Bathroom with bath and shower.

Honeymoon Suites with king-size four-poster bed, bathroom with corner bath and separate shower, lounge area, and private balcony with partial sea views. Please note that not all the rooms are sea-facing and must be confirmed with the hotel direct.

King-size four poster bed, bathroom with corner spa bath, lounge area and private patio, with partial sea views.

Twin beds placed together to form a King-size bed! (Can be made as one on request) Balcony with Sea view. Spacious rooms. Bathroom, with corner bath and separate shower

Top of the range Superior Honeymoon suite - king-size four poster bed, bathroom with spa bath and shower, lounge area and large private patio. Full Sea Views.

King Size Four Poster Bed. Spacious Bathroom with bath and double shower - Amazing Sea Views! - with Balcony

Twin Beds shifted together to form a King Size Bed, Spacious Bathroom, with Spa Bath and shower.

Small reading lounge area with space for sleeper couch for child aged 8-14 (No Balcony)

2nd Floor room. 2 x 3/4 beds - made up as a Super King. Large Sliding windows with stunning Sea view. (No balcony) Spacious bathroom, with bath and double shower. Amazing Sea Views!

King Size Bed. Open plan Bathroom with bath and Double Shower. Balcony. Amazing Sea Views!

Twin Beds shifted together to form a king size bed. Spacious Bathroom, Spa Bath and Shower

Inside seating area with panaromic sea views (No Balcony)

Executive Suite with 2 x 3/4 beds shifted to form a super king-size, bathroom with bath and shower, lounge area and private balcony. Partial sea view.

Executive Suite with twin beds shifted to form a king-size, bathroom with bath and shower, lounge area and private patio with access to garden and pool.

Top Floor. Amazing Sea View. Super-king size bed. Open plan bathroom with large bath and double shower.

Stunning Room!!

(Please note that there is one flight of stairs to access this room)

Top Floor. Sea Views. Super King size bed. Open plan bathroom with bath and double shower.

(Please note, that there is one flight of stairs to access this room)

Situated towards the back of the property, this unit contains a bedroom with twin beds. Bathroom with bath and shower, and separate living room with couch & TV.

2 bedroom, 1st floor apartment.

Main bedroom with king-size four poster bed and ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower, with balcony. Second, smaller bedroom with 2 single beds. Second, smaller bathroom with shower. Large kitchen lounge area.

Very spacious room equipped with shower. Double bed (non-sea facing)

3 rooms are ensuite and 1 room has a bathroom next to the room. (all showers, no bath) Each with its own lockable door. The unit does not have air-con, and only has limited TV channels, and is located at the back of the hotel premises.

No Balcony Twin beds pushed together to form a king size bed bathroom with bath and seperate shower.

This room is furnished with two extra length three quarter beds positioned against each other and covered with 100% cotton percale linen. The room has an en-suite bathroom with both a shower and big corner bath. French doors open up to views of the mountains.

The room is furnished with a queen bed, covered with 100% cotton percale linen. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a shower/bath combination. The room offers a balcony, with views of the mountains.

This Northern room is furnished with a queen size bed, covered with 100% cotton percale linen. The bathroom is an en-suite offering both a shower and a bath. This room opens up to the courtyard with our splash pool on the ground level.

The room is furnished with two three quarter beds covered with cotton percale linen. An en-suite bathroom offers both a shower and a bath. Bars installed in the bath and around the toilet make the room better accessible to wheelchairs and handicapped guests.

This Northern room faces Historic Dorp Street. The room is furnished with two single beds positioned against each other and covered with 100% cotton percale linen. An en-suite bathroom offers both separate shower and bath.

This North facing room opens up to the biggest balcony, overlooking Historic Dorp Street. The room is furnished with two single beds which are covered with cotton percale linen. The room has an en-suite bathroom in a shower/bath combination.

The room is furnished with a double bed, covered with 100% cotton percale linen. The bathroom is en-suite, offering a shower/bath combination. From the room there are views of the courtyard with our splash pool and views of Historic Dorp Street.

The room is furnished with two extra length three quarter beds, covered with 100% cotton percale linen. The room has an en-suite bathroom with a separate bath and shower. The room has a balcony offering a place to sit and enjoy the views.

The room is furnished with two extra length single beds next to each other and a Bunk Bed. The beds are covered with 100% cotton percale linen. The room has an en-suite bathroom with both a shower and a big corner bath. The front door opens to the courtyard with our pool.

The Junior Suite (doubles as our Honeymoon suite) is furnished with a Queen bed, covered with cotton percale linen. The room has an en-suite bathroom with both a shower and a corner bath. In addition the seating area offers a sleeper couch suitable for children.

Our Luxury twin bed room has beautiful views over the Stellenbosch mountains. The room is furnished with two three quarter beds, covered with 100% cotton percale linen. The room has an en-suite bathroom with both a shower and a jet powered corner spa bath.

A special small room designed for teenagers, furnished with 2 x 3/4 bunk beds (built into the wall, one above the other) & equipped with an X-Box. En-suite bathroom with shower.

This room faces the mountains behind the Hotel as seen from its private patio. The room is furnished with two extra length three quarter beds, covered with 100% cotton percale linen. An en-suite bathroom offers both a shower and a bath.

Studio apartments boast beautiful views and are luxuriously furnished and fully equipped. All studios are open plan with King size beds and separate bathroom.

These apartments are located on first, second and third floor all with ocean views. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms and a balcony overlooking Table Mountain.

Studio located at Camps Bay Village. King size bed and one bathroom.

Two Bedroom located in Camps Bay Village full kitchen and lounge area.

The two bedroom loft apartments are located on the third floor and designed with an open plan mezzanine level featuring a second bedroom. Both bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms.

All one bedroom apartments are located on the ground floor and have either a patio with direct access to the garden or a private balcony. Apartments are individually decorated, vary in size and have sea views.