Kwandwe 'Big 5' Private Game Reserve is situated along South Africa's eastern coastline in the Eastern Cape Province, renowned for being a world-class, malaria-free safari destination. It is a conservation victory boasting 22 000 hectares (54 400 acres) of former farmland that has been restored and restocked with wildlife. Thousands of animals including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah roam the diverse landscape. The reserve offers 4 award-wining luxury lodges.
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge offers 9 luxurious suites featuring ensuite bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers and covered verandas with plunge pools. The spacious guest areas provide generous, wraparound viewing decks leading from the dining room, bar and sitting areas. The lodge serves Pan African cuisine on your private deck, under a canopy of starts in the firelit boma or in the gracious dining room.
Indulgent suites with private pools and floor-to-ceiling glass doors
Classic-contemporary decor which is African-inspired
Outstanding wildlife and highly professional guides and trackers
Combines beautifully with the scenic Garden Route
At a glance
9 Suites
12 years +
Open All Year
All Inclusive
Safari
Our sustainable tourism rating
We handpick partners who share our commitment to protecting their environment, conserving wildlife and benefitting local communities.
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Wildlife
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INSIDER TIP
"Book the specialist walking safari. Professional and experienced trail guides will be with you as you track large game such as rhino, elephant or buffalo and appreciate the smaller guys too."
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ACTIVITIES
This sample trip offers countless adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most and we will curate your perfect itinerary.
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Conservation Experience
Fishing
Kids Bushcraft
Photographic Safari
Wellness/Spa
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Take a journey through Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge to get a flavour of its unique style and character, designed to enchant every guest.
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We routinely go the extra mile to ensure that we not only plan the perfect itinerary but ensure that you're in good hands at every stage of your journey. That's why we are especially proud to maintain an overall client satisfaction rating of 98%.
Anna Nicole Rary, 17th October 2021
Honeymoon to
Kenya & Seychelles
Nicki and Mahlatini took care of absolutely everything on this trip - we didn't have to worry about a thing knowing Nicki was multiple steps ahead of us every leg of our journey!
We rarely stay in 5 star luxury resorts so we were blown away by the amenities provided at Constance Lemuria and Denis Private Island. It was a wonderful trip and there wasn't anything where we expected more of.
It was more than any of us ever expected from the magnitude of animals to the luxury of the camps , to the quality of the food and to the personal touch of having our own waiter and guide each day
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9 Suites
12 years +
Open All Year
All Inclusive
Safari
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Birdwatching
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Conservation Experience
Fishing
Kids Bushcraft
Photographic Safari
Wellness/Spa
