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Gondwana Game Reserve is a highly recommended Garden Route game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning anyone visiting Garden Route.

Less than a four-hour drive from Cape Town International Airport, along South Africa's scenic Garden Route, the award winning Gondwana Game Reserve provides the perfect luxury safari getaway for Cape Town visitors. Located on South Africa's popular Garden Route, the 11 000-hectare (26 000 acre), private, malaria-free game reserve offers a distinctive and authentic free roaming, Big 5 safari.

World-class tourist facilities and attractions on Gondwana's doorstep include championship golf courses like Pinnacle Point and Fancourt, great swimming and surfing beaches and attractive coastal towns. Gondwana Game Reserve is the only free roaming Big 5 private wildlife reserve in the Southern Cape

At a Glance

What to expect at the lodge/reserve

Accommodation

Luxurious Garden Route accommodation is provided in romantic, stand-alone safari suites or bush villas ideal for families, all with awe inspiring views of the mountainous landscape and passing wildlife.

For couples looking for a romantic spoil, deluxe accommodation is offered in Kwena Lodge, a modern and luxurious twist on the traditional Khoi-San dwelling. 14 open plan suites are nestled into the spectacular surrounds with 180-degree mountain views overlooking a waterhole and include wood burning fireplaces and luxurious bathrooms.

Family or group accommodation is ideally provided in spacious luxury bush villas which are privately situated with awe-inspiring views of the surrounding Outeniqua Mountains from your expansive deck. The villas include 3 or 4 en-suite bedrooms with an open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area.

Please see the individual lodge and suite descriptions, with photographs, below, to assist you with your choice.

The Experience

Full board and half board packages are offered including gourmet meals in a variety of locations and daily game drives in open Game Viewing vehicles with expert field guides. Enjoy exhilarating game drives with expert field guides encountering lion, elephant, giraffe, Cape buffalo, hippo, and herds of antelope.

Gondwana Game Reserve offers guests attentive service, superb cuisine, inspiring interiors, expert game rangers, and an array of activities including game drives, guided bush walks, Africology spa treatments, conservation activities and the popular Junior Ranger Program for children.

Private vehicles can be arranged at an additional cost.

The Spa

Experience a revitalizing retreat at Gondwana�s Tented Bush Spa, where our curated treatment menu features the luxurious, all-natural products from Africology. Set within the untouched beauty of the reserve near Kwena Lodge, our two secluded treatment rooms provide a tranquil haven to fully embrace the stunning natural environment. Reconnect and rejuvenate as you allow the soothing rhythms of nature to restore your body and spirit.

Junior Ranger Program

The Junior Ranger Program is an optional extra and offers interactive activities, Junior Ranger packs and a completion certificate. Our specialist Junior Ranger guides welcoming young rangers through nature-based activities and specific game drives designed for children. During game drives and other activities with their dedicated ranger, kids will be taught how to identify mammals, birds, Fynbos species, and even identify the stars!

Nearby Attractions

World-class tourist facilities and attractions on Gondwana's doorstep include championship golf courses at Pinnacle Point, Fancourt, and Simola, great swimming and surfing beaches and the attractive coastal towns of Mossel Bay, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. For adventure seeking travelers ziplining, exploring caves, deep sea fishing, shark cage diving and parasailing are some of the activities on offer in the area.