Africa Travel WeekIdeally located on South Africa’s popular Garden Route, the 11 000-hectare, private game reserve offers a distinctive, malaria-free safari experience. Luxurious accommodation is provided in romantic, stand-alone safari suites or bush villas ideal for families and groups, all with awe inspiring views of the mountainous landscape and passing wildlife.
Enjoy exhilarating game drives encountering free roaming Big 5 game species as well as giraffe, buffalo, hippo, and herds of antelope. Additional activities on offer include the fun Junior Ranger program for kids, mountain biking, Africology spa treatments, guided Fynbos walks and conservation activities.
ACCOMMODATION INCLUDES:
KWENA LODGE
A modern and luxurious twist on a traditional African Village
Each romantic open plan suite is nestled into its spectacular surrounds with 180-degree views, sky lights for star gazing, wood burning fireplaces and deep baths to keep you warm upon return from an evening game drive. Lodge facilities include a chic bar and lounge area, infinity pool, multiple indoor and outdoor dining venues, bush spa, reception and curio shop. Fully inclusive package includes: 3 gourmet meals, afternoon tea and 2 game drives daily.
FYNBOS AND BUSH VILLAS
Spacious 3- and 4-Bedroom villas
The privately situated villas are ideal for families or groups with luxurious, double volume, open plan interiors, expansive decks with 180-degree views, and the convenience of a fully equipped kitchen. Fully inclusive package includes: 3 gourmet meals, afternoon tea and 2 game drives daily.
TENTED ECO CAMP
3- or 5-day conservation experience
A one of a kind wildlife conservation experience for individuals or groups who want to have a more hand on, behind the scenes safari. The itinerary includes wildlife management and monitoring, learning key bush skills and interpretation, a guided Fynbos experience, as well as game drives in the private Big Five Reserve. The remotely located, solar powered, Tented Eco Camp includes 5 large bedroom tents with en-suite bathrooms and covered deck areas. Additional facilities include a beautifully furnished dining and lounge tent and pool with shaded hammocks. A 3, 5 or 12 day fully inclusive package is offered including all activities, meals and beverages.
ULUBISI HOUSE
Privately staffed exclusive lodge
Imagine a luxuriously spacious and stylish African villa with your own field guide, chef, and butler. Three luxurious guest suites, with endless mountain views, provide extravagant accommodation for 6 adults or 4 adults and 4 children. Guests instantly feel as though this is their second home with staff on hand, making it the ideal luxe safari retreat to reconnect with friends or family. Fully inclusive package includes: Private field guide and game viewer, private butler and chef, 3 gourmet meals, afternoon tea and 2 game drives daily.
PIONEER TRAIL
3-night walking safari
The wilderness trail traverses the game reserve taking you to three remote tented camp overnight 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 multiple species of game on foot. Each camp is comprised of only four deluxe bedroom tents with en-suite bathrooms and separate stylish dining and lounge tents. The 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. 3-night fully inclusive package includes: all meals, beverages, 2 days of guided hiking and 1 game drive.
LEHELE LODGE
A boutique safari venue
Its cool organic style and warm African flavours, it is an ideal boutique functions venue for weddings and corporate retreats. Lehele Lodge is comprised of an interconnected lounge, bar, library and flexible dining area where conference facilities are offered as well as expansive outdoor deck areas and infinity pool.
For more information: www.gondwanagr.co.za
