Garden Route & Eastern Cape
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve *****
Location:
A vast wilderness flanking the banks of the Great Fish River in
South Africa’s Eastern Cape region, Kwandwe is home to a
diverse array of wildlife including the ‘Big Five’. Each lodge is
privately situated on the vast 22 000 hectare reserve
Rooms:
Great Fish River Lodge : 9 rooms , Ecca Lodge : 6 rooms ,
Melton Manor : a sole-use villa with 4 rooms , Uplands
Homestead : a sole-use villa with 3 rooms
Facilities:
Each lodge has its own dining room, lounge and various other
indoor and outdoor areas for relaxation. The 2 sole-use villas
come with their own private safari vehicle, ranger, chef and
butler.
Special feature:
With only 22 rooms on 22 000 hectares of private reserve,
Kwandwe has one of the highest land:guest ratios in South
Africa. Apart from daily game drives, nature walks, safari boat
rides and fishing (all included in the price)
Distance to Airport:
170 km (1 hour 45 minutes) - Port Elizabeth Airport
Bayethe, Shamwari Game Reserve *****
Location:
Situated in the malaria-free Shamwari Game Reserve in the
Eastern Cape. By-ye-ti” or, ’I salute you”, is the warm African
greeting at this tented paradise shrouded by rich vegetation,
providing privacy and seclusion. The luxurious tents are
shrouded by the rich vegetation, providing privacy and a
feeling of seclusion.
Rooms:
12 (3 Bayethe Hills, 9 Bayethe Luxury)
Facilities:
Bush Relaxation Retreat, Gift boutique, Lounge Area with TV,
Outdoor deck with swimming pool, Business desk with internet
access. The Bayethe Hill Superior Tents are each equipped with
mini bar, private deck, en-suite bathroom with indoor bath
and alfresco shower, hammock, fireplace and a plunge pool.
Bayethe Luxury Tents have an indoor spa bath.
Special feature:
Distance to Airport:
The luxurious lounge area leads onto the deck and swimming
pool with breath-taking views which can be enjoyed in
ultimate isolation.
95 km (1.5 hours) – Port Elizabeth Airport
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