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Gondwana Game Reserve

An 11,000-hectare malaria-free private reserve on South Africa’s Garden Route, four hours from Cape Town, with the Big Five, Kwena Lodge Suites, Bush and Fynbos Villas, and the private-residence Ulubisi House.

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At a glance

Gondwana Game Reserve spreads across South Africa’s Garden Route near Mossel Bay in the Western Cape, the only malaria-free fynbos reserve with free-roaming Big Five.

The reserve sits within the Cape Floral Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with the Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountains as a backdrop. George Airport is around an hour away and Cape Town is four hours by road, which makes Gondwana an easy addition to a Garden Route trip.

Accommodation covers three distinct options. Kwena Lodge holds 14 open-plan suites with infinity pools, a modern twist on traditional Khoi-San dwellings. The Bush Villas and Fynbos Villas work as private homes for families or larger groups. Ulubisi House is the private-residence option with its own chef, butler, and field guide. Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4s anchor the activity programmeme, with full-board and half-board packages available.

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Food and Drink

African boma breakfasts is served each morning. Veranda lunch platters, boma barbecues, picnics, and outdoor sundowner dining options carry through the day.

The kitchen leans toward Pan-African cuisine, with the wine list geared toward local labels from the surrounding Cape Winelands. Full-board and half-board packages are available.
Spa and Wellness

The bush spa is set apart from the main lodge, a quiet pair of treatment rooms working through a deluxe menu of massages, facials, and body treatments with Africology products.

Back at Kwena Lodge, an infinity pool stretches along the deck with private loungers and a poolside bar, looking over the fynbos and the Outeniqua Mountains. The easiest place to slow down between morning and afternoon drives.
Location

Gondwana spreads across 11,000 hectares on the Garden Route, near Mossel Bay in the Western Cape. The only malaria-free fynbos reserve with free-roaming Big Five, set within the Cape Floral Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The Outeniqua and Langeberg Mountains form the backdrop. George Airport is about an hour away and Cape Town is around four hours by road, making the reserve a natural addition to a Garden Route trip.

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Room Types

Kwena Lodge Suites

A modern twist on traditional Khoi-San dwellings, with infinity pools, a separate dining room, and an open-plan lounge and bar. A traditional boma sits outside each suite, with firepit and seating.

14 open-plan suites at Kwena Lodge, each around 70 sqm. The entry into the Gondwana range.

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Bush Villas and Fynbos Villas

The Bush and Fynbos Villas function as private homes, a natural choice for families or larger groups. Open-plan layouts with three or four bedrooms.

All villas come with full privacy and large outdoor decks looking over the surrounding fynbos and mountains.

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Ulubisi House

A private African villa with its own chef, butler, and field guide. The villa sits in a part of the reserve with strong game density. Three luxury suites overlooking the rolling mountains.

All meals and drinks are included. The flagship option for guests wanting the most generous Gondwana experience.

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