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Kwandwe Fort House
Trusted by 15000+ customers
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from R154,500
/ per unit, sleeps 8
WiFI
Swimming Pool
Bath
Fireplace
Outdoor Shower
Aircon 
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Accommodation Description
Beautifully built on either side of the curving Great Fish River in the Eastern Cape, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is a spectacular escape offering a scenic landscape rich in flora and fauna. Fort House is an exclusive-use private villa has been elegantly designed to complement the rugged landscape of the reserve, perfectly suited to families or groups of friends.
Featuring two master suites and two classic rooms (all en-suite), as well as free flowing living and entertainment areas, a wine cellar, spa treatment room, view-drenched outdoor patio and a refreshing pool make Fort House the perfect escape. The dedicated team is discreetly on hand to ensure everything is taken care of.
Setting Description
Known for the best guiding, understated luxury and an abundance of animals and wildlife that call the reserve home, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve offers a range of safari activities and accommodation options to curate the ultimate safari. From the verandah, enjoy views of a productive waterhole and the sweeping Great Fish River valley beyond. Expansive flatlands offer the ultimate game viewing experience, straight from the boma and firepit, as wildlife wanders by, unperturbed.
A private safari vehicle with a ranger and tracker offers a flexible daily itinerary for all Fort House guests. Out on the reserve, activities include daily game drives, nature walks, big game walking safaris, and fishing. When not exploring, relax on the terrace and watch the wildlife wander by, enjoy a swim in the pool and dine under the stars.
Activities
Catch-and-release Fishing
Game Drives
Massages
Bird Watching
Game Walks
Boating
Reviews
R. Levy
Stayed at: Kwandwe Fort House
Amazing!
Kwandwe is a beautiful, scenic game reserve. Staying at Fort House was pure luxury: the property, amenities, service and food. The people who work there are the secret ingredient, they ensured our experience was top tier. We will definitely be visiting again.
R. Levy
Stayed at: Kwandwe Fort House
Amazing!
Kwandwe is a beautiful, scenic game reserve. Staying at Fort House was pure luxury: the property, amenities, service and food. The people who work there are the secret ingredient, they ensured our experience was top tier. We will definitely be visiting again.
Location
R67 Fort Brown,, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Grahamstown, , 6139
How to get there
FROM PORT ELIZABETH TO KWANDWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE:
* From Port Elizabeth travel eastwards along the N2 towards Grahamstown.
* Travel past Grahamstown and the Settlers Monument, ignoring the Beaufort Street and R67 Port Alfred turnoffs.
* A few kilometres past Grahamstown turn left onto the road at the R67 Fort Beaufort. It should be approx. 10 km's between the Settlers Monument and the Fort Beaufort Road turnoff.
* Wind your way through the Ecca Pass for approximately 19 kms. On your right you will see a large sign indicating The Great Fish River Reserve. Turn left into the gravel road opposite this sign. There are two smaller signs on the left marked
'Kwandwe' and 'Kranzdrift'.
* Travel about 5km to reach the Kwandwe gate, and continue straight along that road for a further 6km
* The first house on the left is Heatherton Towers Reception area, where you will checkin and leave your car. You will then be transferred to either Great Fish River Lodge, Ecca Lodge, Uplands Homestead or Melton Manor, which is between 15 30 minutes drive away.
FROM EAST LONDON TO KWANDWE PRIVATE GAME RESERVE:
* From East London travel along the N2 towards King Williams Town and then on to Grahamstown
* Before reaching Grahamstown turn right onto the road at the R67 Fort Beaufort. Wind your way through the Ecca Pass for approximately 19 kms. On your right you will see a large sign indicating The Great Fish River Reserve. Turn left into the gravel road opposite this sign. There are two smaller signs on the left marked 'Kwandwe' and 'Kranzdrift'.
* Travel about 5km to reach the Kwandwe gate, and continue straight for a further 6km.
* The first house on the left is Heatherton Towers Reception area, where you will checkin and leave your car. You will then be transferred to either Great Fish River Lodge, Ecca Lodge, Uplands Homestead or Melton Manor, which are between 15 30 minutes drive away
DISTANCE CHART:
* Port Elizabeth/ Kwandwe 160km 1 hour 45 minutes
* East London/ Kwandwe 185km 2 hours
