With driver guide - MAGIC OF SOUTH AFRICA including Cape Town, The Winelands & Safari.

The 32 Classic Rooms measure between 25 and 45 m² and have been designed in a loft style. Although these rooms are non-sea facing, they have been fitted with furnishings and decorative accessories that create an alluring setting.

Each Classic Room features:

•A television with satellite channels
•A minibar – contact reception for a tailor-made selection
•Complimentary coffee, teas and biscuits
•A king-size bed
•Luxurious cotton bedding
•Air conditioning
•An en-suite bathroom
•Bathrobes and slippers
•A hairdryer
•International adaptors available on request
•An electronic safe

The 16 Loft Rooms are comfortably spacious, measuring between 25 and 45 m², and feature lovely views of the hotel’s courtyard and Table Mountain that enhance the hotel’s calm ambiance.

​​Each Loft Room features:

•A television with satellite channels
•A minibar – contact reception for a tailor-made selection
•Complimentary coffee, teas and biscuits
•A king-size bed
•Luxurious cotton bedding
•Air conditioning
•An en-suite bathroom
•Bathrobes and slippers
•A hairdryer
•International adaptors available on request
•An electronic safe

There are two Family Suites at the Winchester Hotel, both mountain facing, equally comfortable and spacious , at 25 to 45 m², with one large bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, and a smaller second bedroom. It also features a large seperate lounge with a TV.

Each Family Suite features:

•A television with satellite channels
•A minibar – contact reception for a tailor-made selection
•Complimentary coffee, teas and biscuits
•Two bedrooms with a king-size or twin beds
•Luxurious cotton bedding
•Separate lounge area
•Air conditioning
•Shared bathroom between the two rooms
•Bathrobes and slippers
•A hairdryer
•International adaptors available on request
•An electronic safe

As the name suggests, the four Junior Mountain-Facing Suites offer stunning views of Cape Town’s most famous feature, Table Mountain and Lions Head. The suites are comfortably spacious, measuring an average of 25 to 45 m². For accessible features, for persons with limited mobility, please request room 314.

Each Junior Mountain-Facing Suite features:

•A television with satellite channels
•A minibar – contact reception for a tailor-made selection
•Complimentary coffee, teas and biscuits
•A king-size bed
•Luxurious cotton bedding
•Air conditioning
•A separate lounge area
•An en-suite bathroom
•Bathrobes and slippers
•A hairdryer
•International adaptors available on request
•An electronic safe

The 14 Junior Sea-Facing Suites are also comfortably spacious, measuring between 25 and 45 m², and feature views of the expansive Atlantic Ocean beyond the Sea Point Promenade.

Each Junior Sea-Facing Suite features:

•A television with satellite channels
•A minibar – contact reception for a tailor-made selection
•Complimentary coffee, teas and biscuits
•A king-size bed
•Luxurious cotton bedding
•Air conditioning
•A separate lounge area
•An en-suite bathroom
•Bathrobes and slippers
•A hairdryer
•International adaptors available on request
•An electronic safe

The Loft-Style Junior Sea-Facing Suites feature an open-plan, en-suite bedroom and lounge and offer a pleasant amount of space, ranging from 25 to 45 m². All of these suites present views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Loft Junior Sea-Facing suite features:

•A television with satellite channels
•A minibar – contact reception for a tailor-made selection
•Complimentary coffee, teas and biscuits
•A king-size bed
•Luxurious cotton bedding
•Air conditioning
•A separate lounge area
•An en-suite bathroom
•Bathrobes and slippers
•A hairdryer
•International adaptors available on request
•An electronic safe

The Luxury Balcony Suites feature impressive views of the Atlantic Ocean and the adjacent Sea Point Promenade. It is incredibly spacious, measuring 59 m², and includes amenities that give it a presidential-suite feel

The Luxury Balcony Suite features:

•A television with satellite channels
•A minibar – contact reception for a tailor-made selection
•Complimentary coffee, teas and biscuits
•A king-size bed
•Luxurious cotton bedding
•Air conditioning
•An en-suite bathroom
•Bathrobes and slippers
•A hairdryer
•International adaptors available on request
•An electronic safe

The exclusive Premium Suite is generously spacious at 78 m² and is also set up in a classic presidential-suite style, with luxury amenities and an impressive bathroom. This suite similarly boasts captivating views of the Sea Point Promenade and beyond, out over the expansive Atlantic Ocean.

The Premium Suite features:

•A television with satellite channels
•A minibar – contact reception for a tailor-made selection
•Complimentary coffee, teas and biscuits
•A king-size bed
•Luxurious cotton bedding
•Air conditioning
•A separate lounge area
•An en-suite bathroom
•Bathrobes and slippers
•A hairdryer
•International adaptors available on request
•An electronic safe

Experience the harmonious blend of space, comfort, and connectivity with our Arcadia Suite, a interconnected suite consisting of rooms 110 and 111. Providing an abundance of space and an array of first-class amenities, promising an experience that surpasses all expectations. Enjoy the serene garden views from your private balcony and the added convenience of a dedicated arrival lounge, all harmoniously combined for an unforgettable stay.

The Arcadia Suite features:

A television with satellite channels
A minibar – contact reception for a tailor-made selection
Complimentary coffee, teas, and biscuits
A king-size bed
Luxurious cotton bedding
Air conditioning
A separate lounge area
An en-suite bathroom
Bathrobes and slippers
A hairdryer
International adaptors available on request
An electronic safe
Private balcony
Arrival lounge (private to room 110 & 111)
Interleading
Garden view

Large, elegantly decorated double rooms with king size bed or twin beds. All with their own en-suite bathroom, with bath and separate shower. Separate entrance with private patio or deck, leading out onto garden or courtyard.

Our Executive Suite boasts a very spacious bedroom with open lounge area, leading out onto the private patio and garden pool area. With a lovely dressing room and luxury bathroom en-suite with bath and separate walk-in shower.

Large, comfortable family room, sleeping two adults and one or two children in a separate bedroom. En-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. Separate entrance with private patio onto garden.

Two spacious and elegantly decorated double or twin rooms. One room with 2 x 3/4 beds or one room with 2 x single beds/King Size bed . Both rooms have en-suite bathrooms with bath and separate shower. Separate entrance onto patio, garden and pool area.

Large, beautifully decorated twin room with 2 queen size beds and en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. Postioned on the 1st floor with a lovely distant sea view.

Elegantly decorated room with 2 x single beds which can be converted into a King Size bed with en-suite bathroom, consisting of bath and separate shower. Separate entrance onto patio and garden.

The new Villa offers two (2) contemporary decorated double Patio Deluxe Rooms (No.12 & 13) on the ground floor, with king size bed or twin beds. Each with their own en-suite bathroom, with bath and separate shower. Separate entrance with private patio. These 2 rooms can be combined as the Patio Deluxe Family Suite.

The new Villa at Whale Rock offers three (3) spacious and contemporary decorated "Walker Bay" Suites (No.14, 15 and 16). Each with a King Size size or twin bed and en-suite bathroom with bath and separate shower. These Suites are on the 1st floor with a a lovely large balcony with great views.

The Pool Suite @ the Villa has 2 floor levels, a private lounge on the ground floor overlooking the pool, on the 1st floor a double room with a King Size size and en-suite bathroom with shower (no bath) and a large balcony with beautiful views.

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.

One Deluxe room is at the back of the guesthouse with bathroom en-suite and private courtyard. This one an be combined with the Honeymoon Suite as the Luxury Family Suite. The Courtyard Deluxe Room has a shared courtyard and has a bathroom en-suite. This room can be combined with Courtyard Suite as the Courtyard Family Suite.

All the Garden Deluxe rooms (No.3, 4, 5 and 6) on the ground floor have King Size beds, bathrooms en-suite with bath and seperate shower and private patio's overlooking our extensive gardens, Stellenbosch Hill's Vineyards and Mountains.

Our beautiful Vineyard Rooms are situated on the first floor, have Extra Length King Size beds, bathrooms en-suite with bath and separate shower with private French Balcony from which you can enjoy the views over the winelands and spectacular sundowners

All our Superior rooms are on the 1st floor and have a King Size bed, Aircon, bathroom en-suite with bath and seperate shower and private balcony with beautifull views over the Stellenbosch Hill's Vineyards and Mountains

This beautiful Suite comes with a spacious open bedroom with King Size bed, open private lounge, small office/luggage/baby room, recently renovated luxury bathroom with walk in shower and separate bath, access to back garden and terrace with semi private lagoon pool. An open loft was recently added with an extra 2 single beds for 2 children under the age of 16, which makes this suite a very suitable family suite for 2 adults and 2 children.

Luxurious and spacious Honeymoon Suite, with intimate lounge area, King Size bed, ensuite bathroom, with double walk-in raindance shower and seperate bath, private balcony.

Our Garden Family Suite on the ground floor has 2 bedrooms with a King Size bed, shared bathroom and private patio in the front overlooking our gardens and Vineyards and a private patio at the back with direct acces to the solar heated lagoon pool

The Courtyard Suite has a king size bed, with en-suite bathroom with separate bath & double shower, seperate lounge and fully equipped open-plan kitchenette. Has direct access to a Semi-Private Courtyard. Combine it with the Courtyard Deluxe Room as the Courtyard Family Suite

This Suite is approx. 150 m2 and consists of a luxurious large open lounge, fully equiped kitchen, dining room and fire place and can also be used as a Luxury Self-Catering Apartment. The spacious bedroom has a bathroom en-suite with large shower and seperate bath. Stunning views from 2 large balconies.