Fort House

Warmth and comfort embody the refined private spaces of Kwandwe's Fort House. The private villa has been elegantly designed to sit within a rugged landscape with modern conveniences seamlessly woven within the classic safari tapestry. Enjoy sweeping views of the Great Fish River valley overlooking a private waterhole. Expansive flatlands offer the ultimate game viewing experience from the boma & firepit.

Featuring two master suites, two classic rooms, each en-suite with a bath and both indoor and outdoor showers, as well as free flowing living entertainment areas, wine cellar, the spa treatment room, and refreshing pool make Fort House the perfect escape. Peruse the wine cellar, help yourself to a snack from the guest pantry, spend some quiet time in the study or enjoy a massage in the spa treatment room. A complement of staff is discreetly on hand to ensure everything is taken care of.

Fort House offers unique spa treatments inspired by, designed and based on Africa’s rich heritage. Relax and rejuvenate during your safari with treatments ranging from manicures, pedicures, reflexology and full body massage in the privacy of your suite.

A private safari vehicle with ranger and tracker offers a completely flexible itinerary for daily game drives, nature walks, big game walking safaris (tracking white rhino, black rhino, elephant and buffalo on foot) and fishing. Kwandwe also offers a range of specialist safaris and activities at an extra cost such as rhino conservation safaris and campfire cooking. When not out exploring the reserve relax on the terrace watching wildlife wander by, enjoy a swim in the pool and dine under the stars around the traditional boma – all with a view. Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is a wilderness playground for a family getaway. Each family is different, and they tailor every safari to suit yours. From the young years to the young at heart, they have experiences which allow for the whole family to connect with one another and the wild spaces all around them at Kwandwe.

About Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

 Nestled in the heart of South Africa’s unspoilt Eastern Cape province lies Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, a world-class Big Five safari destination.

The 22,000 hectares of pristine private wilderness stretches either side of the Great Fish River which meanders for 30 kilometres through scenic landscape and comprises just twenty-six rooms split across five very individual and distinct safari lodges and villas, according to one of the highest land to guest ratios in South Africa. Renowned for quality guiding, understated luxury and the thousands of animals and wildlife that call the Reserve home, Kwandwe offers a range of safari activities and accommodation options to make every African Dream come true.