Rates
The rates for Kwandwe Private Game Reserve are fully-inclusive. At Great Fish River Lodge and Ecca Lodge they are quoted per person sharing, per night. At Fort House, Melton Manor and Uplands Homestead they are quoted per villa per night.
All rates are quoted in Rand (ZAR), subject to change, and inclusive of Value Added Tax (VAT) at 15%. A minimum 2-night stay applies across all lodges and villas.
Please also browse our special offers
2024 ACCOMMODATION RATES |
HIGH |
SAVINGS |
HIGH |
| 01 Oct 2023 – 30 Apr 2024 |
1 May – 30 Sep 2024 | 1 Oct – 15 Jan 2025 |
Great Fish River Lodge |
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| Per person sharing | Children 12+ years only | R20 440 | R15 200 | R22 100 |
Ecca Lodge |
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| Per person sharing | R20 440 | R15 200 | R22 100 |
| Family rate | Children all ages | R67 070 | R51 900 | R72 600 |
Uplands Homestead |
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| (Sole use) | |||
| 1 – 5 guests | R85 170 | R63 600 | R92 000 |
| 6 guests | Max 6 adults + 1 infant | R102 200 | R76 000 | R110 400 |
Melton Manor |
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| (Sole use) | |||
| 1 – 5 guests | R89 425 | R66 500 | R96 500 |
| Per additional guest | Max 8 adults + 1 infant | R17 885 | R13 300 | R19 300 |
Fort House |
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| (Sole use) | |||
| Max 4 adults + 4 children + 1 infant | R143 080 | R106 400 | R154 500 |
| 1 – 8 guests | Children 16 years or younger |
Conservation & Community Levy |
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| Per person per night | R700 | R700 | R700 |
| Per child 16 years & younger | R350 | R350 | R350 |
2025 ACCOMMODATION RATES |
HIGH |
SAVINGS |
HIGH |
| 16 Jan – 30 Apr 2025 |
1 May – 30 Sep 2025 | 1 Oct – 15 Jan 2026 |
Great Fish River Lodge |
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| Per person sharing | Children 12+ years only | R22 100 | R16 300 | R23 800 |
Ecca Lodge |
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| Per person sharing | R22 100 | R16 300 | R23 800 |
| Family rate | Children all ages | R72 600 | R55 900 | R78 600 |
Uplands Homestead |
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| (Sole use) | |||
| 1 – 5 guests | R92 000 | R68 000 | R99 500 |
| 6 guests | Max 6 adults + 1 infant | R110 400 | R81 500 | R120 000 |
Melton Manor |
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| (Sole use) | |||
| 1 – 5 guests | R96 500 | R73 350 | R107 500 |
| Per additional guest | Max 8 adults + 1 infant | R19 300 | R14 670 | R21 500 |
Fort House |
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| (Sole use) | |||
| Max 4 adults + 4 children + 1 infant | R154 500 | R114 100 | R167 100 |
| 1 – 8 guests | Children 16 years or younger |
Conservation & Community Levy |
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| Per person per night | R800 | R800 | R800 |
| Per child 16 years & younger | R400 | R400 | R400 |
- Rates include
- Accommodation as specified (exclusive-use of the villas)
- Join our expert guides on intimate wildlife encounters during twice-daily game drives.
- Embark on private, guided nature walks with an armed ranger.
- Big Game Walking Safari tracking white rhino, black rhino, elephant and buffalo on foot, accompanied by an armed specialist ranger and tracker team (subject to availability).
- 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local & premium brand spirits, beers, teas & coffees, refreshments on game drives
- Laundry and room service
- Emergency medical evacuation insurance
- VAT
- Transfers to & from the reserve’s airstrip
- Complimentary child-minding (at the villas)
- Rates exclude
- Community & Conservation Levy (per person per night)
- Massage & spa treatments
- Telephone calls
- Safari shop purchases & all items of a personal nature
- Selected Champagne,wines and cigars.
- All items of a personal nature.
- Additional specialised safari activities not mentioned above
For terms and conditions please download the full rate sheets: 2024 | 2025
Backstage Kwandwe
We invite you to join a week of behind-the-scenes activities at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. With limited participation, this is a unique opportunity to gain a first-hand understanding of the commitment required to sustain and conserve a private wilderness area in South Africa.
The details
22— 25 September & 25 — 28 September 2025
R51 765 per person
(includes 3-nights accommodation at Ecca Lodge, rhino conservation fee & C+C levy)
For more details and the full itinerary, click here.
Take 20
As the days start to get longer and the chill of winter begins to dissipate, the perfect safari season beckons!
The details
Stay with us for 3 nights and save 20% off your accommodation.
Valid from 01 November – 15 December 2024 & 2025
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Stay with us for 4 nights and save 20% off your accommodation.
Valid from 01 May – 30 September 2025
Applicable to all lodge and villa stays.
Not combinable with any other special offers.
Honeymoons at Kwandwe
Kwandwe offers an idyllic honeymoon destination, adding a romantic touch to your very special stay. Couples can delight in a romantic turndown with sparkling wine and an in-room wellness treatment voucher.
The details
Honeymooners can enjoy 50% off for one partner. Minimum 4 night stay. Valid for all honeymoon bookings. Please inform us of your wedding date upon making a reservation.
(Not combinable with long stay promotion)
South African Resident Specials
If the safari bug has bitten and you are ready to travel now, please enquire for our fantastic rates for South African residents.
The details
Offers are available at the villas (Uplands Homestead, Melton Manor, Fort House or Great Fish River Lodge), as well as room only rates at Great Fish River Lodge.
South African Resident Rates are not combinable with any other offers. Proof of citizenship or residency required, i.e. passport, ID card or visa.
Whales, Wine & Wilderness
We have teamed up with two other must-visit South African properties to create an incredible adventure. Explore our beautiful country this winter with this suggested itinerary, blending whale watching, wine tasting, and thrilling safaris over an unforgettable 10-night journey. From stunning coastlines to lush vineyards and wild landscapes, every moment will leave you in awe.
You can choose to start in Cape Town and end in Port Elizabeth, or vice versa – it’s up to you! This curated experience is perfect for couples, friends, or families (children aged 12+). We suggest a minimum of 10 nights, but this can be tailored to suit your group’s preferences.
3 Nights at Coot Club, Stanford
3 Nights at La Clé, Franschhoek
4 Nights at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, Eastern Cape
Contact stitch@classic-portfolio.com to learn more about this exciting itinerary.