A restored homestead villa for heritage-rich family safaris.
LuxuryVilla3 roomsKwandwe Private Game Reserve
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Overview
Uplands Homestead is Kwandwe's intimate hilltop retreat, positioned for panoramic views across the valley in South Africa's Eastern Cape. With three suites, a private chef and an outdoor pool, it lends itself beautifully to guests seeking a quieter safari cadence shaped by privacy, scenery and time together.
Uplands Homestead is the most remote of Kwandwe's three exclusive-use villas, set in the west of the reserve with views over the Great Fish River valley. Official details describe a lovingly restored early-1900s farmhouse with three suites, private safari guiding, and a family-focused homestead atmosphere.
Best for travellers wanting a heritage villa feel, remote seclusion, and private-use safari flexibility.
Highlights
Hilltop setting with panoramic valley views and a quieter sense of retreat
South Africa · Western Reserve
Safari-focused
Three-suite homestead suited to families or small groups travelling together
Private chef and outdoor pool add comfort to Kwandwe's intimate safari atmosphere
Standout points
Restored farmhouse character
Three en-suite bedrooms
Remote reserve setting
Great Fish River valley views
The stay
Restored farmhouse villa stay with heritage character, private safari guiding, and remote reserve seclusion.
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Core themes
Eastern Cape safari homestead
heritage safari villa
private family safari
Rooms & stay
The villa sleeps six guests in three en-suite bedrooms and includes a private vehicle, lounge, dining room, interactive kitchen, swimming pool, and covered veranda. Activities include private game drives, nature walks, big game walking safaris, and fishing.
Uplands Homestead is an exclusive-use safari villa in Kwandwe Private Game Reserve in the Eastern Cape, combining a restored farmhouse setting, three en-suite bedrooms, private safari guiding, and Great Fish River valley views.
Safari-focused
Yes
Activities
Private game drivesNature walksBig game walking safarisFishing
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.
