Kwande '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-winning luxury lodges.
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge offers 6 spacious suites featuring an ensuite bathroom, indoor and outdoor shower, a large veranda and a private deck and plunge pool. The general guest areas include a spacious sitting room with a fireplace, a dining room and bar area, an inviting swimming pool and an intimate study. A deep veranda with expansive wooden viewing decks overlooks the rolling spekboom valleys with a backdrop of the distant cliff faces of ecca shale.
Special offer: Book for 4 or 5 nights and receive a 10% discount, book for 6 or 7 nights and receive a 15% discount, stay for 8 nights or longer and receive a 25% discount. This offer is valid from 01 May - 30 September 2025. Honeymoon offer: Receive 50% off one partner's accommodation. This offer is valid all year round 2025. Terms and conditions apply.
3 luxury family suites with a dedicated vehicle and ranger
Adventurous family activities, a kids playroom and babysitters
Wellness treatments on your private deck
At a glance
6 Suites
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
Safari
Our sustainable tourism rating
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Wildlife
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INSIDER TIP
"Volunteer in local community projects. Even young guests can participate in gardening projects and arts and crafts activities and toddlers are invited to join in playtime at the local preschool."
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Adventures and activities to ensure lifetime memories are made. From unforgettable thrills to indulgent relaxation, choose those that appeal most.
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Conservation Experience
Fishing
Kids Bushcraft
Wellness/Spa
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Andrew Clarke, 25th July 2024
vacation to Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
Wish I could give more stars for Kwandwe. Beautiful reserve, excellent staff, delicious food, and fabulous safari. Their warm welcome, hospitality, and care of us as guests truly made us feel like family. We had the absolute dream team guide and tracker—Niso & Lucky! They made our days on safari tr…
Simply amazing. The whole experience from start to finish was superb. Lodges were beautiful and easiLy big enough for the 5 of is. Child care was excellent a was the food. The rangers and trackers just fabulous. A real highlight.
We would give this a six our of five if we could. It was my family's first safari, and we had the perfect experience. Our ranger was Ivan and our tracker was Ernie. They quickly figured out what would interest us, and took us on some excellent game drives. We saw all kinds of wildlife and, as we co…
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6 Suites
All Ages
Open All Year
Family Rooms
All Inclusive
Safari
Big 5 Safari
4WD Safari
Guided Walking Safari
Night Drive
Conservation Experience
Fishing
Kids Bushcraft
Wellness/Spa
