A tranquil riverbank lodge in Kwandwe's private wilderness.
LuxuryLodge9 roomsKwandwe Private Game Reserve
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Overview
Great Fish River Lodge stands on the banks of the Great Fish River within Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in the malaria-free Eastern Cape. Big Five game drives, river walks and sweeping views of cliffs and riverine forest give the lodge a sense of scale and immersion that feels unmistakably tied to this stretch of reserve.
Great Fish River Lodge is perched above the lush banks of the Great Fish River within Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. Official details highlight nine spacious suites, private pools, indoor and outdoor dining spaces, and twice-daily safari activities in a malaria-free Eastern Cape setting.
Best for travellers seeking a low-density river lodge with classic safari ambience and included guided bush activities.
Highlights
Banks of the Great Fish River with broad views over cliffs and riverine forest
South Africa · Great Fish River Valley
Safari-focused
Big Five game drives in Kwandwe's malaria-free Eastern Cape reserve
River walks and guided bush experiences that deepen the sense of place
Standout points
Riverbank setting
Nine spacious suites
Private plunge pools
Classic-contemporary design
The stay
Classic-contemporary lodge stay with river views, private plunge pools, and guided Big Five safari activities.
东开普省是观赏野生动物的绝佳目的地。
Core themes
Eastern Cape lodge
Great Fish River safari lodge
malaria-free safari
Rooms & stay
Nine suites feature floor-to-ceiling glass doors, en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, and indoor bath and shower combinations, while the main area includes a library, dining room, boma, and viewing deck.
Great Fish River Lodge is a safari lodge within Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, positioned above the Great Fish River and offering nine suites, private plunge pools, and guided safari activities.
Safari-focused
Yes
Activities
Twice-daily game drivesNature walksBig game walking safaris
Access & transfers
The nearest major airport is Port Elizabeth (PLZ), about 160 km from the reserve, followed by a two-hour road transfer or scenic helicopter flight.
Guests typically arrive via Port Elizabeth airport, then continue by road transfer, helicopter, or direct charter to the reserve's private airstrip.
