There is an abundance of things to do at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve to suit the whole family’s sense of adventure and holiday ambitions. For exclusive-use bookings at the villas and at the Ecca Lodge private vehicle suites, guests can design their own safari timetables, with no minimum age restrictions, including game drives at flexible times of the day. For parents looking for a special date night, child-minders are available with prior arrangement at no additional cost.
The below activities are just a selection of what is on offer to suit your family’s style, needs and sense of adventure.
Welcome
On arrival, children receive a special welcome gift to make their safari adventure both fun and educational. Kids aged 3–12 receive a Kwandwe water bottle, a bug viewer, an African Big 5 puzzle, and ‘My Kwandwe Safari Book’ — filled with checklists, drawing activities, crossword puzzles, and more — along with a set of Kwandwe colouring pencils. Little ones aged 3 and under receive a cosy plush blanket to keep them snug during their stay.
All our safaris are tailored to suit your family’s needs, whether that be rising a little later in the morning, or focusing on specific interests. Our aim is to allow the whole family to connect with one another and the wild spaces of Kwandwe.
If required, experienced childminders are available by prior arrangement at no additional cost.
Activities
Adventurous activities on the reserve include scavenger hunts within the lodge or villa grounds, fishing trips, and treasure hunts that guide young explorers using key landscape features to uncover hidden treasures.
Back at base, children can take part in face painting, beading, cookie decorating, eco-board games, sand art, and African bedtime stories. Guides also introduce kids to ‘spoor’ plaster of paris casting, a hands-on tracking activity that’s always a firm favourite among young explorers.
Giving back
Get involved in planting Spekboom to offset your carbon footprints. Spekboom is a type of thicket vegetation that is native to the Eastern Cape and one of the top five carbon-storing vegetations on the planet.
Families can also participate in Kwandwe’s voluntourism activities through the Ubunye Foundation, which works with communities living in and surrounding the reserve.
Food & meals
A specially curated kids’ menu is available at all lodges, offering a variety of delicious and nutritious meals designed to delight young diners. Thoughtfully crafted to balance wholesome ingredients with fun, familiar flavours, the menu ensures that every mealtime is both satisfying and enjoyable.