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    Fort House

    Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape

    • Accommodation Overview
      8 Guests, 4 Beds, 4 Baths
    • From:
      R 55,100
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    Fort House

    Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape

    • Accommodation Overview
      8 Guests, 4 Beds, 4 Baths
    • From:
      R 55,100
    • Quick Enquiry
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    Overview

    Warmth and comfort embody the refined private spaces of Kwandwe's Fort House. The private villa has been elegantly designed to sit within a rugged landscape with modern conveniences seamlessly woven within the classic safari tapestry. Enjoy sweeping views of the Great Fish River valley overlooking a private waterhole. Expansive flatlands offer the ultimate game viewing experience from the boma & firepit.

    Featuring two master suites, two classic rooms, each en-suite with a bath and both indoor and outdoor showers, as well as free flowing living entertainment areas, wine cellar, the spa treatment room, and refreshing pool make Fort House the perfect escape. Peruse the wine cellar, help yourself to a snack from the guest pantry, spend some quiet time in the study or enjoy a massage in the spa treatment room. A complement of staff is discreetly on hand to ensure everything is taken care of.

    Fort House offers unique spa treatments inspired by, designed and based on Africa’s rich heritage. Relax and rejuvenate during your safari with treatments ranging from manicures, pedicures, reflexology and full body massage in the privacy of your suite.

    A private safari vehicle with ranger and tracker offers a completely flexible itinerary for daily game drives, nature walks, big game walking safaris (tracking white rhino, black rhino, elephant and buffalo on foot) and fishing. Kwandwe also offers a range of specialist safaris and activities at an extra cost such as rhino conservation safaris and campfire cooking. When not out exploring the reserve relax on the terrace watching wildlife wander by, enjoy a swim in the pool and dine under the stars around the traditional boma – all with a view. Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is a wilderness playground for a family getaway. Each family is different, and they tailor every safari to suit yours. From the young years to the young at heart, they have experiences which allow for the whole family to connect with one another and the wild spaces all around them at Kwandwe.

    About Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

     Nestled in the heart of South Africa’s unspoilt Eastern Cape province lies Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, a world-class Big Five safari destination.

    The 22,000 hectares of pristine private wilderness stretches either side of the Great Fish River which meanders for 30 kilometres through scenic landscape and comprises just twenty-six rooms split across five very individual and distinct safari lodges and villas, according to one of the highest land to guest ratios in South Africa. Renowned for quality guiding, understated luxury and the thousands of animals and wildlife that call the Reserve home, Kwandwe offers a range of safari activities and accommodation options to make every African Dream come true.

    Reserve
    • Name
      Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
    • Size
      22,000 hectares
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Fast Facts
    • Air Conditioner
    • Big 5
    • Bush Walks
    • Camp Fenced
    • Cellphone Signal
    • Child Friendly
    • Childminders
    • DSTV
    • Fans
    • Kiddies Activities
    • Main Area Fireplace
    • Malaria-free
    • Off Road
    • Outside Shower
    • Pool
    • Tracker
    • Spa Treatments
    • Wi-Fi
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    • Big 5
    • Child Friendly
    • Game Lodge
    • Malaria-Free
    Why We Love It
    • One of the most spectacular private houses in South Africa
    • The newest villa to the Kwandwe collection, this is the jewel in the crown
    • Luxury suites, heated pool, spa treatments and Wi-Fi
    • With your own private vehicle, chef and guide the day is tailored to your family
    • With a long-standing history of conservation in action, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve has an abundant array of game, including the Big 5, and birdlife which call these vast plains home
    • The reserve is a sanctuary for numerous endangered species and a breeding refuge for the national bird of South Africa, the Blue Crane
    • For a truly authentic experience, guided walks, specialist and conservation-focused safaris create space to immerse within the wild entirely
    • Kwandwe is committed to making a positive and lasting difference in the rural Eastern Cape, one of South Africa’s least developed provinces. Working through its social development partner, the Ubunye Foundation, Kwandwe invests in projects that improve lives and create sustainable livelihoods opportunities in marginalised rural communities
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    Details
    • Maximum Number of Guests: 8
    • Beds: 4
    • Bathrooms: 4
    • Setting: Overlooking a private waterhole with a backdrop of the Great Fish River Valley
    Activities
    • Game Drives
    • Nature Walks
    • Big Game Walking Safaris
    • Birding Safaris
    • Child Activities
    • Fishing
    • Spa Treatments
    • Campfire Cooking
    • Rhino Conservation Safaris
    • Rhino Tracking Drives
    • Photographic Safaris
    • Boat Trips
    • Volunteering
    Children

    All ages welcome

    Guests per Safari Vehicle

    9 Guests

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    Featured Rates
    • From
      R 55,100
    • Per night for the lodge
    • Normal selling rate
      R 167,100
    • Save up to
      Save 67%
    • Based on
      8 Guests
    • Rules
      Exclusive use based on 8 guests - Book within 28 days of travel
    • Validity Date
      Valid from 15 January 2026 until 15 December 2026
    Prices are indicative. Please contact us for a comprehensive quotation.
    Rates Include
    • Accommodation in an Exclusive Luxury Villa
    • Twice daily game drives
    • Nature walks accompanied by an armed ranger
    • Big game tracking walking safari accompanied by an armed specialist ranger and tracker team
    • 3 meals daily
    • Selected local beverages
    • Soft drinks, teas and coffees
    • Refreshments on game drives
    • Laundry
    • Transfers to and from reserve airstrip
    Important Notes
    • Road transfers to and from Port Elizabeth International Airport available on request
    • Daily flights are available between P.E. and Kwandwe’s private airstrip in partnership with Absolute Aviation Group. Private charters can be arranged anywhere in Southern Africa
    • A Community and Conservation Levy of R 250 per person (SA Residents) per night is applicable to all reservations
    • Enquire for special occasions, specialist safari experiences (private safaris and walking safaris) and special requests
    • Only guests older than 16 are permitted on game walks
    • All fees quoted are subject to change & will either be pre-paid or settled directly to the Lodge on departure.
    Closest Airport

    Port Elizabeth International Airport

    Drive Time

    2 hours from Port Elizabeth International Airport

    35 minutes from Grahamstown

    10 hours from Johannesburg

    Reserve
    • Name
      Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
    • Size
      22,000 hectares
    Location
    • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Grahamstown, South Africa

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    • Eastern Cape
    Terms and Conditions
    • All rates quoted are per person per night sharing, unless otherwise stated
    • Please chat to one of our Game Lodge experts for the single accommodation & child rates
    • Our 'From' rate reflected is only an indication of the property's pricing. Once we have your exact dates, we will send through a detailed quotation
    • A number of our rates quoted are based on specials for SADC Residents
    • All accommodation will be subject to availability
    • All rates quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
    • Any applicable Conservation Levies & Park Fees will be quoted as an additional amount
    • When we specify ‘Off Road’, this applies to Big 5 sightings only
    • Bush Walks will often need to be pre-booked
    • Childminding is generally at an additional cost
    • For our comprehensive T's & C's, please see the link in our main 'navigation bar'
    Children

    All ages welcome

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