Kwandwe, South Africa:
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve flanks both the north and south banks of the Great Fish River, which meanders for 30km (19 miles) through this pristine, private wilderness where the Big Five once again roam freely.
Kwandwe’s vast landscape is affected by the ocean, with south-facing slopes capturing moisture from the sea breezes, resulting in denser or taller vegetation and brightly coloured lichens. In contrast, the north-facing slopes tend to be drier and more open, and feature striking aloes which flower in spectacular profusion during the winter months (June to August).
Forest-like thickets of Euphorbia trees grow on the steep, south-facing slopes. These spiny plants are immune to destruction from most animal species (except the black rhino) thanks to the poisonous milky latex they exude.
The wide open spaces and tranquil scenery belie the area’s turbulent history, and relics of the area’s rich historical and cultural legacy can be found both on the Reserve and nearby.
This is the ultimate historic Big Five Safari.
Offer details
Stay 4 nights at any of the lodges (Ecca Lodge, Great Fish River Lodge, Uplands Homestead: exclusive use, Melton Manor: exclusive use) and only pay for 3 nights.
A saving up to R 7,210.00 (appx. USD 820) per person!
Validity
1 January 2012 – 31 December 2013
Awards
- Member of Relais & Châteaux.
- 2008 – Melton Manor listed in the Conde Nast Travellers Hot List
- 2007 – Kwandwe listed in the Conde Nast Top Overseas Leisure Hotels category
- 2006 – Kwandwe listed in the Conde Nast Traveller Gold List
- 2005 – Gold Achiever, AA Travel Guides Accommodation Awards Programme
- 2004 – Runner up in the National Geographic World Legacy Awards
- 2004 – Ecca Lodge listed in the Conde Nast Traveller Hot List (UK and USA editions)
- 2003 – Top 3 Best Social Involvement Programme in the Imvelo Responsible Tourism Awards
- 2002 – Great Fish River Lodge named on the UK Conde Nast Travellers Hot list
Validity
Through the end of 2014.
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