Garden Route, Golf, Beach and Safari Getaway

The four thatched suites are each individually styled in African simplicity while never compromising on luxury. Each suite sleeps 2 guests and is a world of its own, separated from the main lodge by wooden walkways and indigenous bush.

Each suite is well appointed for guests’ optimal comfort with every amenity, including large, en-suite bathrooms overlooking the African bush, an indoor and outdoor shower for the more adventurous, air conditioning, private wooden deck, bar fridge and hot drink amenities.

Each of our king/twin suites sleep two guests in private chalets, separated by a wooden walkway. Each suite is well appointed for guests’ optimal comfort with every amenity, including large, en-suite bathrooms overlooking the African bush, an indoor and outdoor shower for the more adventurous, air conditioning, private wooden deck, bar fridge and hot drink amenities.

Bukela’s Luxury Safari Tents offer a memorable tented safari experience without compromising on luxury or comfort. Our large tents have all the modern conveniences including full en-suite bathrooms, air conditioners, electric blankets and minibar. At the same time, our guests can experience the wonder of being in a tent in the African bush, and feel the immediacy of the surrounding landscape.

The safari tent has an expansive open-plan lounge with couch and armchairs, with a minibar and tea-coffee facilities, and opens on two sides onto the viewing deck. The tents are set on a raised wooden platform, and have wraparound viewing decks, providing panoramic views over the top of the valley. From the comfort of these viewing decks, guests can spot the elephant, cheetah, buffalo, giraffe, buck, warthog, zebra and other wildlife that frequent the camp. The main deck is perfect for sunbathing and a memorable private sundowner experience.

The room consists of a King sized bed extra length 180x200 cm, private balcony with deck chairs, ocean view, wireless internet, safe, hairdryer, dressing table, large mirror, DSTV, SMEG bar fridge, Nespresso coffee and tea facilities.

The room consists of a Hastens luxury bed 2000T 180x210 cm, private balcony with sun loungers, ocean view, wireless internet, safe, hairdryer, dressing table, large mirror, DSTV, SMEG bar fridge, Nespresso coffee and tea facilities and a fireplace.

The room consists of 2 single beds, private balcony with deck chairs, ocean view, wireless internet, safe, hairdryer, dressing table, large mirror, DSTV, SMEG bar fridge, Nespresso coffee and tea facilities.

The room consists of a Queen sized bed extra length 160x200 cm, private balcony with deck chairs, lagoon view, wireless internet, safe, hairdryer, dressing table, large mirror, DSTV, SMEG bar fridge, Nespresso coffee and tea facilities.

The room consists of a Hastens luxury bed 2000T 180x210 cm, private balcony with deck chairs, ocean view, wireless internet, safe, hairdryer, dressing table, large mirror, DSTV, SMEG bar fridge, Nespresso coffee and tea facilities.

The room consists of a Queen sized extra length bed 160x200 cm, private balcony with deck chairs, ocean view, wireless internet, safe, hairdryer, dressing table, large mirror, DSTV, SMEG bar fridge, Nespresso coffee and tea facilities.

The room consists of a King sized extra length bed 180x200 cm, private balcony with sun loungers, ocean view, wireless internet, safe, hairdryer, dressing table, large mirror, DSTV, SMEG bar fridge, Nespresso coffee and tea facilities.

The room consists of a Hastens luxury bed 2000T 180x210 cm, private sun deck with sun loungers, ocean view, wireless internet, safe, hairdryer, dressing table, large mirror, DSTV, SMEG bar fridge, Nespresso coffee and tea facilities, sauna & fireplace.

Serving as private retreats into comfort and style, our Classic Rooms are equipped with all the essentials needed to settle in to a relaxing stay at the Fancourt Hotel. These rooms provide the perfect setting for unwinding after a day of activities and feature shared or private balconies.

- Approximately 32 square metres.
- Classic rooms overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains, Fancourt gardens or the Montagu golf course
- All with TV, mini bar, coffee & tea making facilities and dressing tables
- Our Classic rooms have either a patio or balcony and are situated on the ground or first floor.
- All have wifi internet access.
Inter-leading rooms are available on the first floor on request.

Tailored for sophistication and the needs of modern-day travel, the Luxury Rooms serve as indoor sanctuaries for our esteemed patrons. Fitted with all the trappings of a five-star establishment, these rooms afford guests with an opportunity for repose against the backdrop of the majestic Outeniqua mountain range.

- Approximately 40 square metres.
- Modern, spacious rooms overlooking the Outeniqua Mountains, Fancourt gardens or golf warm up area.
- All with TV, mini bar, coffee & tea making facilities and writing desk.
- Our Luxury rooms have patios or balconies and are situated on the ground or first floor.
- All have wifi internet access.
- Limited Inter-leading rooms are available on the first and ground floor on request.

Complete with a separate living area, our One-Bedroom Suites are prime locations for business or leisure. Providing a spacious haven where guests can spread out and unwind, each suite includes a private balcony or patio designed to showcase the idyllic views of Fancourt’s manicured estate. Fireplaces are available on request.

- Approximately 58- 70 square metres.
- Suites with king or twin beds.
- One-bedroom suites have a separate lounge area and TVs in the bedroom and lounge.
- All with mini bar, coffee & tea making facilities and writing desk.
- These suites have views of the gardens, driving range or Outeniqua Mountains.
- All with balcony or patio.
- All have wifi internet access.

Designed to meet the needs of the whole family, our Two-Bedroom Suites boast plush interiors complemented by timeless detailing. The suite includes its own separate lounge with a fireplace and dining area, affording guests with optimum movement. A full en suite bathroom leads off from each individual bedroom, striking the perfect balance between privacy and shared living.

- Approximately 86 square metres.
- Suites with king or twin beds.
- One-bedroom suites have a separate lounge area and TVs in the bedroom and lounge.
- All with mini bar, coffee & tea making facilities and writing desk.
- These suites have views of the gardens, driving range or Outeniqua Mountains.
- All with balcony or patio.
- All have wifi internet access.

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.

There are four Shiraz Rooms with king-size beds and all feature courtyard or valley views. All beds can be made up with twin beds on request. The Shiraz rooms can be found in the Garden wing and Manor house wing of the hotel.

What to expect to find in the room?
Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in room minibar is complimentary!

The six Merlot Rooms which are larger than the Shiraz Rooms can be found in the Garden wing and Manor house wing of the hotel, and also boast king-size beds with valley views. All beds can be made up with twin beds on request.

What to expect to find in the room?
Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in room minibar is complimentary!

The six Cabernet Rooms include a private terrace overlooking the valley. Located in the Vineyard wing of the hotel. All rooms have king-size beds which can be made up with twin beds on request.

What to expect to find in the room?
Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat-screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle, there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in-room minibar is complimentary!

There are also four even more spacious Pinotage Suites which each feature a separate lounge and fantastic views. Located in the Garden wing and Manor House wing of the hotel, all suites have king-size beds which can be made up with twin beds on request.

What to expect to find in the room?
Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in room minibar is complimentary!

The Cap Classique Suites, are the two largest rooms, enjoy a separate lounge area, a private terrace and a heated plunge pool. Located in the Vineyard wing of the hotel, all suites have king-size beds which can be made up with twin beds on request.

What to expect to find in the room?
Africology branded bathroom amenities, flat screen TV, mini speakers for streaming music, tea and coffee facilities, a notepad and pen, postcards with stamps, laundry bag, a safety deposit box, hairdryer, bathrobe, slippers, plug adaptor and umbrella. For heating and air conditioning there are split units in the room to keep one warm or cool so regardless of the season, all of the bathrooms also have underfloor heating. At Mont Rochelle there are no sneaky minibar charges so everything in the in room minibar is complimentary!

Make yourself at home in our 30m² Sea Facing Studio Room with uninterrupted ocean views and a cozy 10m² balcony. Expect a spacious bedroom with an en-suite bathroom complete with Smart TV, Marshall speaker, Nespresso coffee machine and refreshment bar.

Enjoy the comfort of our 35m² Classic Sea Facing Rooms featuring a spacious bedroom with lounge area, en-suite bathroom and a 10m² balcony with sea views. Equipped with Smart TV, Marshall speaker, Nespresso coffee machine and refreshment bar.

Generously sized at 45m² – 54m² with a 27m² balcony, the Superior Sea Facing Suites feature a spacious bedroom, lounge area, and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. The balcony boasts endless sea views, a dining table and sun loungers. All suites feature a Smart TV, Marshall speaker, Nespresso coffee machine and refreshment bar.

The suites are between 45m² – 54m² with a 27m² balcony. Spacious bedroom with lounge area and en-suite bathroom with large bath and rain shower.Suites have a Smart TV, Marshall speaker, Nespresso coffee machine and refreshment bar.

The balcony has a shower, dining table, sun loungers and uninterrupted sea views.

The Junior Sea Facing Suite of 45m² features a bedroom with a separate lounge area, an en-suite bathroom with a large rain shower and a 20m² balcony with sun loungers and expansive sea views. All suites feature a Smart TV, Marshall speaker, Nespresso coffee machine and a refreshment bar.

Enjoy the luxury of the Deluxe Sea Facing Suite of 45m² – 66m² with a 44m² balcony complete with jacuzzi, shower, dining table, sun loungers and marvellous ocean views. The room features a spacious bedroom, lounge area and en-suite bathroom with bath and shower. All suites feature a Smart TV, Marshall speaker, Nespresso coffee machine and refreshment bar.

The Classic Mountain Facing Room features a quaint balcony overlooking uninterrupted mountain views. These 35m² rooms have spacious bedrooms with a separate lounge area and an en-suite bathroom with a large rain shower. All rooms feature a Smart TV, Marshall speaker, Nespresso coffee machine and refreshment bar.

The Marly’s Family Suite is designed for families seeking a vibrant coastal escape. Situated in Cape Town’s beach suburb of Camps Bay, the Family Suite is ideal for families who want to stay together, featuring two en-suite bathrooms and providing privacy and ultimate comfort.

Our Superior Mountain Facing Rooms feature large windows with uninterrupted mountain views. Enjoy the luxury of the 45m² – 54m² space, with a spacious bedroom and lounge area and en-suite bathroom with a large bath and rain shower. All suites feature a Smart TV, Marshall speaker, Nespresso coffee machine and refreshment bar.