Welcome to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Kwandwe consists of 22 000 ha/ 54 000 acres of pristine wilderness in South Africa's Eastern Cape province

Nature meets luxuary Sit back and relax in the fresh air, or in the comfort of one of the lodges

Guide team voted best safari guiding team in Africa Hop on board for a specialist safari - birding, photography, fishing, rhino conservation or your own private drive

A Conservation Success Story A host of unusual species in a pristine wilderness setting

Four intimate and luxurious safari lodges

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Set high up on a steep bank overlooking the Great Fish River with spectacular vistas

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge A chic and intimate lodge with only 6 private suites

Kwandwe Melton Manor A sole-use safari villa with sweeping views of the river and mountains in three directions

Kwandwe Uplands Homestead A gracious 1905 restored farmhouse, offering a true ‘Out of Africa’ ambiance

Time for a Drink A herd of elephants stops to cool themselves during the heat of the day

Elegance in Motion Cheetah are a common sighting in Kwandwe's lower lying plains

Visit the Mgcamabele Community Centre Experience the various initiatives, join in a pre-school music lesson or purchase products created by the self-help groups

View the Big Five on Foot Additional activities include Big Game Walks, Rhino Monitoring and Rhino Darting Safaris with specialist guides

A Paradise for Bird Lovers Over 300 species are recorded on the Reserve

Kwandwe Safari Activities Twice daily game drives and nature walks are on offer

Beautiful Scenery

Community Matters - The Angus Gillis Foundation Kwandwe’s social development partner and a registered non-profit organisation that works with communities both within and neighbouring the reserve

Rhino Darting Safari The opportunity to participate firsthand in rhino conservation

Water Safaris Provide the opportunity to see the Reserve from a different perspective

Time to Relax Soak in the views while enjoying a massage in your room or on your private deck

Just another day in Africa