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Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Kwandwe is a very game-rich reserve and home to the famous ‘Big Five’.

Activities include day and also night game drives...

...as well as walking safaris with an armed guide.

There is a good population of all the species in the park...

...you may have a good chance spotting some of them.

You can also watch out for many endangered bird species in the park.

Kwandwe has something for everyone, even for the little ones...

...who can take part in children’s activities...

...where they get the chance to learn about the reserves’ wildlife.

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Reviews of safaris to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

55 holiday reviews from our travellers of holidays which include Kwandwe.

Showing 21-30 of 55
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Mr W & Ms W + kids
NL

"A really special family trip"

I visited South Africa between 10 Nov 2017 and 26 Nov 2017
"It was amazing, easily one of the best trips we've ever been on.

The fact that we could do it with our small kids made it all the more special, and it was certainly a lot easier than we expected/feared.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

This trip has really made us interested other parts of South Africa as well.

It would be great if you could expand your coverage of the country. Perhaps in 2019 we can help you 'test' some lodges :)" Read full review: 16 nights in Africa; 14 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr & Mrs R
Norwich

"My Oct 2017 trip"

I visited South Africa between 12 Oct 2017 and 25 Oct 2017
"All the transfers to lodges and airports by Ilios were very good.

The drivers were always on time (in fact early) and very helpful with the luggage." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 11 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Good
Ms E
Richmond

"Great trip to South Africa"

I visited South Africa between 7 Oct 2017 and 21 Oct 2017
"- we had an amazing time

- saw lots of animals and wild life - safari, whales, penguins

- we had a lot of weather too - fire in Cape Town, snow just outside Cape Town, fog and rain in Kwandwe & Plett, stromy winds in Hermanus, but we also had some sunny days

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

- we like to book with specialist companies, travel agents that are specialist in a region or country

- we very much enjoyed our face to face meeting with Tracy and she put a very nice trip together

- we missed a bit the option of having a day planned out at Plettenberg or Cape Town for example, but we got all the information so that we can plan our days" Read full review: 14 nights in Africa; 11 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr&Mrs A & M
Malta

"A dream holiday"

I visited South Africa between 8 Sep 2017 and 21 Sep 2017
"We had a perfect holiday.

The hotels were all very good, the people are lovely and so pleasant. Getting around was very easy.

We absolutely loved South Africa, there is so much to see and do. Cage diving with the sharks, whale watching and the safari where fun.

We will be back." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 13 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr V
Birmingham

"My Mar 2017 trip"

I visited South Africa between 15 Mar 2017 and 30 Mar 2017
Overall trip
Good
Professor & Mrs M
UK

"Cape Town to Port Elizabeth, Feb 2017"

I visited South Africa between 16 Feb 2017 and 6 Mar 2017
"Our trip was very enjoyable, the weather was superb. February is cleary a good time to go. It's worth looking at the lodge's seasonal pricing, as we found our most expensive lodge (Kwandwe Great Fish River) had reduced prices from 1 March.

We found when we arrived that it wasn't possible to book a winery lunch with only a few days notice - most were booked a month or so in advance.

Our peronal highlights were Game watching at Kwandwe and the Addo Elephant park, together with the coastal scenery at places like the Cape of Good Hope, Robberg Peninsula, Nature's Valley and Storm River Mouth." Read full review: 18 nights in Africa; 18 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T
Kew, London

"Winter 2017 holiday"

I visited South Africa between 15 Feb 2017 and 6 Mar 2017
"The trip was excellent and thoroughly enjoyable in all respects.If revisiting Southern Africa I would certainly consider travelling with you again." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 16 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Ms T & Mr B
France

"My Feb 2017 trip"

I visited South Africa and 1 other country between 10 Feb 2017 and 1 Mar 2017
"It was everything we hoped for. There were no glitches and no disappointments.

Kwandwe was even better than expected.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

You can't change a winning formula - you know exactly what you are doing. Trustworthy comes to mind. As soon as we decided to return to Namibia and S. Africa we contacted Tracy who had helped us the first time.

I hope we will do it again in the not too distant future.

Thank you for a wonderful trip." Read full review: 19 nights in Africa; 8 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Mr T & Mrs M
Newmarke

"My Feb 2017 trip"

I visited South Africa between 8 Feb 2017 and 1 Mar 2017
"Once again, Tracy came up trumps! We had been spoiled on our previous trip, to Zambia and Namibia, and weren't expecting to be quite so blown away this time - but we were, thanks to the sheer variety of the package that Tracy put together for us. From our safari experience at Kwandwe, to the opulence of the Vineyard Hotel in Cape Town, we were stunned by the quality of accommodation and service we encountered throughout our trip. Thank you so much, Tracy!

We loved South Africa, and very much look forward to returning there in the near future.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service

None at all - our experience with Expert Africa has been just what we wanted, and we know we can trust you to put together the ideal holiday experience to suit our requirements. We look forward to our next trip with you!" Read full review: 21 nights in Africa; 21 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
Family D
Sheffield

"Brilliant experience"

I visited South Africa between 26 Jan 2017 and 8 Feb 2017
"This was a special trip and it surpassed expectations. It was full on, as so much to see and do .Thoroughly enjoyed all four locations we went to . They were all very different but each was great in its own way with the highlight being the safari.

We also did our homework on restaurants before we went so had some truly excellent meals at places such as the Pot Luck Club and Foxcroft in Cape Town , La Petite Ferme in the winelanda and the Olive Tree in Knysna These were all booked in advance

Also booked a really enjoyable wine tour around some of the lesser known estates.

As you will have seen Oude Werf was a bit of a disappointment especially when compared to the other establishments we visited but Stellenbosch itself was really chilled and had a great lunch there as well.

All in all the holiday was superb and many thanks to Tracy for being so helpful in making the arrangements.

Suggestions to help us improve our trips or our service:

Greatly valued the ability to chat things through rather than simply relying on email. Perhaps some additional info about parking availability at the hotels woyld be useful-there were no problems but when arrivibg at a new destination worth knowing in advance what to expect eg at Oude Werf you had to find a place to stop near the hotel or drive to the gates so they could then do the valet parking. At Phantom Lodge you leave your car at their secure outdoor car park at the bottom and then are driven up and down between the lodge and your car." Read full review: 13 nights in Africa; 7 on a South Africa trip
Overall trip
Excellent
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Where to stay in Kwandwe

Our suggestions for safari camps in Kwandwe Private Game Reserve


Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Great Fish River Lodge

Great Fish River Lodge is a superb lodge built on the edge of a gorge overlooking the river and is located in the Kwandwe Private Reserve.


99% (30 reviews)
Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

Ecca Lodge

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge is a smart, chic lodge and is located in the superb malaria-free Kwandwe Private Reserve.


100% (26 reviews)
Kwandwe Uplands Homestead

Uplands Homestead

Uplands Homestead is a restored farmhouse and is located in a remote and peaceful valley in the Kwandwe Private Reserve.


100% (1 review)
Kwandwe Galpin Tented Camp

Galpin Tented Camp

Galpin Tented Camp is a a comfortable exclusive use set up in malaria-free Kwandwe Private Reserve.


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Kwandwe Melton Manor

Melton Manor

Sleeping a maximum of 8 people, Melton Manor is an exclusive use villa located in the superb malaria-free Kwande Private Game Resertve.


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