Description
Overview
A mere 25 minutes from Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape, Kewna lodge can be found on the 11 000 hectare Gondwana Game Reserve. This is the only fynbos reserve in the world that is home to free roaming Big Five game, as well as being malaria free.
The elegant and luxurious Kwena Lodge is family friendly and ideally placed solo travellers, group of friends, families and couples wanting both a safari and Garden Route experience. Game rangers and hotel staff ensure guests enjoy a truly opulent African adventure.
Accommodation
Kwena Lodge has 14 open plan suites that come with skylights, wooden fireplaces, and en-suite bathrooms with deep baths and walk-in showers. The suites open onto private patios overlooking two waterholes and the breathtaking Outeniqua Mountains. Suites are equipped with a mini bar, tea station, telephone and safe. King and twin bed options are available upon request.
The luxury 2, 3 and 4 bedroomed private Bush Villas offer 5-star self-catering facilities for families and large groups. The thatched open-plan villas have a living room with wood fireplace, flat screen TV, dining room, and fully equipped kitchen with microwave and dishwasher. The luxurious bedrooms provide a quiet place to reflect, with a seating area next to a gas fireplace, private deck and spacious en-suite bathroom.
Wildlife
While home to the Big Five, the reserve seeks to protect and nurture endangered species, including the cheetah, cape mountain zebra and the rare black rhinoceros. Great effort has been made to re-introduce key species such as hippo and giraffe back into the area, which makes for fantastic game viewing. More than 10 species of antelope can be found at Gondwana, including kudu, eland, gemsbok, bontebok, Grey Reebok and many more.
The diverse habitats of the reserve make it a popular birding destination. Species spotted include the Denham’s bustard, Blue crane, African fish eagle, Verreauxs’ eagle, Ostrich, Secretary bird, Jackal buzzard, African stone chat, Cape grassbird, Malachite sunbird, Black crowned night heron, and Bokmakierie. The reserve is home to a healthy population of endemics such as the Cape Sugarbird, Orange Breasted Sunbird, Protea Seedeater, and Black Harrier.
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Children:
Kwena Rooms: Maximum of 2 adults Children under the age of 12 years old may not stay in Kwena Lodge as the rooms are separate and do not cater for families
Bush Villas: 2,3 & 4 Bedroom Villas are available that cater to families. Villas have a shared communal living room.
Babysitting facilities are offered at R130/ sitter/ hour
There exists an option of a sole use vehicle at R3600 per day to facilitate children under 6 on game drives should the family require this.
Children under the age of 6 not permitted on game drives.
Directions
• BY ROAD:
• Directions to Gondwana from Cape Town
Distance: approximately 380kms, 4 hours
• Exit the city onto the N2 highway
• Travel on the N2 highway towards George / Mossel Bay – you will be on the N2 for the majority of the trip
• Take a left turn at ( R327) the Herbertsdale / Mossdustria road just before the Petroport and Engen One-Stop. NOTE – Do not turn at the first Herbertsdale turn off the N2, wait until R327!!
• Travel on this road for 14.5kms – cross over the railway line and stay on the road
• Turn Right at the Gondwana Game Reserve sign (large brown tourism sign).
• Go over the cattle grid and keep RIGHT at the fork in the dirt road
• The Gondwana entrance gate will be on this road (3.2km from fork)
• Park behind the entrance gate and check in with security who will direct you to the Lodge
• Directions to Gondwana from George Airport
Distance: approximately 60kms, 45 minutes
• Take a right out of the airport exit
• Follow this road past the airport to the Mossel Bay ramp. Turn right onto the N2 highway heading to Mossel Bay
• Travel on the N2 approximately 40 kilometres past Mossel Bay towards Cape Town (do not get off at the Mossel Bay exits)
• The N2 will wrap you around a detour of Mossel Bay and head you past the Engen and Total garages on your left and right respectively
• Shortly after the Total Garage turn right at the HERBERTSDALE (R327) turn, there is a turning lane
• Travel on this tar road for 14.5kms – cross over the railway line and stay on the road
• Turn Right at the Gondwana Game Reserve sign (large brown tourism sign)
• Go over the cattle grid onto dirt road. Keep RIGHT at the fork in the road
• The Gondwana entrance gate will be on this road (3.2km from fork)
• Check in with security who will direct you to Kwena Lodge
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