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Above: The Homestead
Above: Ecca Lodge Pool
KWAZULU-NATAL
EASTERN CAPE
&Beyond Phinda Private Game Reserve
&Beyond Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
A unique game experience situated in one of Africa’s most ecologically diverse regions, bordering the iSimangaliso/ Greater St Lucia Wetland Park. Seven different habitats contain a vast diversity of flora and fauna, offering exceptional Big Five game viewing. From intimate and elegant to dramatic and architecturally stunning, the six lodges offer luxurious air-conditioned suites with en suite bathrooms. Phinda Rock, Phinda Mountain and Phinda Vlei Lodge also boast private verandas and plunge pools. The intimate and exclusive-use Phinda Zuka Lodge and Phinda The Homestead are both perfect for families complete with a private chef, ranger and safari vehicle. Activities encompass twice daily game drives, canoeing, scuba diving in the nearby Indian Ocean and some unique Specialist Safaris which include Bush Skills, Leopard Research, Photography and Rhino Capture.
Managed by &Beyond, Kwandwe comprises 22,000 hectares of exclusive, malaria-free wilderness at the end of the popular Garden Route. Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge is contoured to blend in with the magnificent landscape. Nine African-inspired suites feature indoor and outdoor showers, covered verandas and thatched observation decks, each with a private plunge pool. Kwandwe Uplands Homestead is a restored 1905 farmhouse for the sole use of up to six guests. Innovative and stylish, Kwandwe Ecca Lodge is the epitome of retro chic and features just six intimate suites complete with fireplace, spacious living areas, wrap-around decks and private plunge pools. Kwandwe Melton Manor, the gracious exclusive-use safari villa boasts four large suites, a private butler, ranger and chef. Wildlife viewings may include cheetah and the endangered black rhino.
6 lodges with 4 to 25 suites and cottages. 30 mins light aircraft transfer or 2 hrs by road from Richards Bay Airport. 3 hrs by road from Durban Airport.
Ecca Lodge – 6 suites. Great Fish River Lodge – 9 suites. Uplands Homestead – 3 suites. Melton Manor – 4 suites. 1 hr 45 mins by road from Port Elizabeth Airport.
Prices from £385pppn in low season, £466pppn in high season on a full board basis including local drinks and game viewing activities.
Prices from £291pppn in low season, £557pppn in high season on a full board basis including game viewing activities.
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