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Kwena Lodge at Gondwana Game Reserve
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About Gondwana Game Reserve
Gondwana Game Reserve is one of the world's only Cape Fynbos Safaris, and is a luxury private game reserve host to free-roaming Big Five and scenic lodgings located along the beautiful Garden Route. The 11,000-hectare game reserve is malaria-free and only a four-and-a-half drive from the city of Cape Town, making it a wonderful choice for those seeking a convenient, yet authentic, safari experience.
Considered a classic South African game reserve, Gondwana Game Reserve offers a diverse selection of safari lodge accommodations including romantic suites and private villas - perfect for families or couples. This, in conjunction, with an array of activities - from game drives to and walking the San Trail to conservation activities a Guided Bush Walk to a Fynbos Experience with a Conservation Team member - makes for the perfect bush getaway.
Gondwana Game Reserve Setting
One of the top scenic stretches in South Africa, the Garden Route offers a little bit of everything, from a pristine coastline, spectacular scenery and fascinating wildlife experiences, to private game reserves, small towns and towering mountains to explore, it's a nature lover's paradise. Gondwana Game Reserve is located inland just outside the seaside town of Mossel Bay.
Gondwana Game Reserve offers a unique safari destination home to the abundant herds of wildlife that can be seen on the majestic landscape with awe-inspiring views of the Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountains in every direction. Indigenous fynbos valleys add a little something extra to the game viewing and wilderness experience.
Activities
Game Drives
Birding
Mountain Biking
Junior Ranger
Guided Bush Walk
Reviews
Perfect safari experience
The Reserve was perfect. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. There was a variety of food choices on the menu and it was delicious. The rangers were kind, knowledgeable and very personable! Our experience was wonderful!
P. Duffit
Perfect safari experience
The Reserve was perfect. The accommodations were clean and comfortable. There was a variety of food choices on the menu and it was delicious. The rangers were kind, knowledgeable and very personable! Our experience was wonderful!
P. Duffit
Location
Herbertsdale Road, Gondwana Game Reserve, Herbertsdale, 6500
How to get there
From Cape Town Distance: approximately 380kms, 4 hours:
Exit the city onto the N2 highway.
Travel on the N2 highway towards George/Mossel Bay (300+kms) – you will be on the N2 for the majority of the trip.
As you approach the Mossel Bay area do not turn at the first Herbertsdale road sign on the N2, but continue until you reach the R327 road sign towards Herbertsdale / Mossdustria. Here you will turn LEFT.
Travel on this road for 14.5kms – cross over the railway line and stay on the road.
Turn RIGHT at the Gondwana Game Reserve road sign (large brown sign). (This road becomes a dirt road after the cattle grid therefore we recommend that our Guests drive slowly if in a low to the ground 2×4 vehicle.)
Continue straight over the cattle grid and keep RIGHT at the fork on the dirt road.
The Main Gondwana entrance gate will be on this road (3.2km from the fork).
Please report to security at the Main Gondwana entrance gatehouse for further directions to your accommodation.
Please be respectful of the speed limit within the reserve and please be aware that our animals have right of way.
From George Airport Distance: Approximately 75 kms, 45 minutes:
Follow this road until you reach the turnoff for the N2 highway to Mossel Bay.
Turn onto the N2 highway towards Mossel Bay.
Continue on the N2 bypassing Mossel Bay towards Cape Town. You will pass the Engen One Stop (on your left) and the Total Fuel Station (on your right).
Approximately 200m from the Total Fuel Station, turn right on to the R327 to Herbertsdale / Mossdustria.
Travel on this road for 14.5kms – cross over the railway line and stay on the road.
Turn RIGHT at the Gondwana Game Reserve road sign (large brown sign). (This road becomes a dirt road after the cattle grid therefore we recommend that our Guests drive slowly if in a low to the ground 2×4 vehicle.)
Continue straight over the cattle grid and keep RIGHT at the fork on the dirt road.
The Main Gondwana entrance gate will be on this road (3.2km from the fork).
Please report to security at the Main Gondwana entrance gatehouse for further directions to your accommodation.
Please be respectful of the speed limit within the reserve and please be aware that our animals have right of way.
Checkin Times for Gondwana Game Reserve
For guests staying in our Kwena Suites, Kwena Villas or Lehele Villas these are your check in times;
Suggestion arrival time between: 12:3013:30 in order to have lunch prior to check in.
Lunch: 13:0015:00
Light lunch menu available from 15:0015:30 for late arrivals
Check in from: 14:00
Afternoon Tea: 30 min prior to game drive departure
Afternoon game drive departs strictly: 16:00 (Oct – Apr) and 15:30 (MaySept)
Dinner from: 18:0021:30
Morning Coffee: 30 min prior to game drive departure time
Morning game drive departs strictly: 06:00 (Oct – Apr) and 06:30 (MaySept)
Breakfast from: 08:0010:30
Check Out 11:00
Frequently asked questions
Unfortunately, no Children under 12 years of age.
The historic town of Mossel Bay is situated 20 minutes away.
