andBeyond Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

Set in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape, &Beyond Kwandwe is the perfect end to a journey along the famous Garden Route. Here is home to thousands of animals including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah, as well as threatened species and a haven for the rare Blue Crane, South Africa’s national bird. Situated on the banks of the Great Fish River, the Great Fish River Lodge offers the warmth of a frontier farmhouse with stone chimneys and yellow wood furniture. Boasting nine luxurious thatched suites with floor to ceiling glass doors and cool thatched verandas opening onto private plunge pools, the views are spectacular.

Set in the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape, &Beyond Kwandwe is the perfect end to a journey along the famous Garden Route. Here is home to thousands of animals including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah, as well as threatened species and a haven for the rare Blue Crane, South Africa’s national bird. Situated on the banks of the Great Fish River, the Great Fish River Lodge offers the warmth of a frontier farmhouse with stone chimneys and yellow wood furniture. Boasting nine luxurious thatched suites with floor to ceiling glass doors and cool thatched verandas opening onto private plunge pools, the views are spectacular.

A safari lodge with attitude, Ecca Lodge is one of a kind, witty and brash, yet intimate, with minimalistic chic flowing through the spacious living areas, sliding glass doors, wraparound wooden decks and private plunge pools. This cheerful lodge with a youthful, relaxed vibe is the perfect place for a wildlife experience for the young at heart. Here families are well catered for and Ecca Lodge promises a safari of a lifetime.

Safe, fun and rewarding the holiday will be a treasure chest of adventure, offering activities for children as young as five, and bringing alive the magic of a safari.

Day 1: Port Elizabeth Airport - Kariega Game Reserve

On arrival at Port Elizabeth Airport you will be met and transferred to &Beyond Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. Dinner and overnight &Beyond Great Fish River Lodge / Ecca Lodge. (LD)

Day 2: Kariega Game Reserve

Full day of game activities as outlined below in the game reserve with all meals. At Kwandwe, your days are designed to thrill you with intimate wildlife encounters and your nights to delight you with the indulgence and romance of the African night. As dawn breaks over the African bush, a gentle tap on your door will wake you to the delights of a new day. Your ranger will discuss what you hope to see that day over fragrant tea or coffee and morning biscuits or rusks. Set out in an open 4x4 safari vehicle in the company of a ranger and tracker team, who will attempt to track your favourite animals. Explore Kwandwe's diverse terrain in search of cheetah, black rhino or elephant. Return to your lodge for a delicious breakfast, with platters of fruit and cheese followed by a selection of hot breakfast dishes. Choose from eggs, oats, waffles or a number of other options. If you wish, you can walk off your breakfast on a short walk near your lodge, accompanied by your ranger, who will share his insight into the smaller animals and vegetation in the area. Return to the lodge in time for lunch. Later your afternoon game drive begins and lasts until after dark, when spotlights are used for a glimpse into the nocturnal bush life. Spot the rarely seen porcupine, aardwolf or aardvark. Enjoy sundowners in a scenic location as the sun slowly sinks beneath the horizon. Return to your lodge for a mouthwatering dinner around a blazing fire in a boma or in your lodge's dining area. Overnight at &Beyond Great Fish River Lodge / Ecca Lodge. (BLD)

Day 3: Kariega Game Reserve – Port Elizabeth Airport

After breakfast you will be transferred to Port Elizabeth Airport. (B)

Inclusions:

• Two nights accommodation
• All meals
• Local drinks (excludes premium brands)
• Scheduled activities
• Private return airport transfers from Port Elizabeth Airport

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