Rates & Enquiries

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

 

2025 ACCOMMODATION RATES

HIGH

SAVINGS

HIGH

16 Jan – 30 Apr 2025 1 May – 30 Sep 2025 1 Oct – 30 April 2026

Great Fish River Lodge

Per person sharing | Children 12+ years only R22 100 R16 300 R23 800

Ecca Lodge

Luxury Suite
x3 Luxury Suites | Max per suite: 2 guests | Per Person Sharing
R22 100 R16 300 R23 800
Private Vehicle Suite
x3 Private Vehicle Suites | Max per suite: 2 adults + 2 children
u/12 yrs stay free
R72 600 R55 900 R78 600

Uplands Homestead

(Exclusive 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

(Exclusive 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

(Exclusive Use)
Max 4 adults + 4 children + 1 infant R154 500 R114 100 R167 100
1 – 8 guests | Children 16 years or younger

Conservation, Community & Reserve Levy

Per person per night R1 500 R1 500 R1 500
Per child (under 19 years) R750 R750 R750

What is this levy and how is it spent? 

 

2026 ACCOMMODATION RATES

HIGH

SAVINGS

HIGH

01 Oct -30 April  2026 1 May – 30 Sep 2026 1 Oct – 30 April 2027

 

Great Fish River Lodge

Per person sharing | Children 12+ years only R23 800 R17 930 R26 180

Ecca Lodge

Luxury Suite
x3 Luxury Suites | Max per suite: 2 guests | Per Person Sharing
R23 800 R17 930 R26 180
Private Vehicle Suite
x3 Private Vehicle Suites | Max per suite: 2 adults + 2 children
u/12 yrs stay free
R78 600 R55 900 R78 600

Uplands Homestead

(Exclusive Use)
1 – 5 guests R99 500 R74 800 R109 450
6 guests | Max 6 adults + 1 infant R120 000 R89 650 R132 000

Melton Manor

(Exclusive Use)
1 – 5 guests R107 500 R80 685 R118 250
Per additional guest | Max 8 adults + 1 infant R21 500 R16 137 R23 650

Fort House

(Exclusive Use)
Max 4 adults + 4 children + 1 infant R167 100 R125 510 R183 810
1 – 8 guests | Children 16 years or younger

Conservation, Community & Reserve Levy

Per person per night R1 500 R1 500 R1 500
Per child (under 19 years) R750 R750 R750

What is this levy and how is it spent? 

  1. Rates include
    1. Accommodation as specified (exclusive-use of the villas)
    2. Join our expert guides on intimate wildlife encounters during twice-daily game drives.
    3. Embark on private, guided nature walks with an armed ranger.
    4. 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).
    5. 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local & premium brand spirits, beers, teas & coffees, refreshments on game drives
    6. Laundry and room service
    7. Emergency medical evacuation insurance
    8. VAT
    9. Complimentary child-minding (at the villas)
  2. Rates exclude
    1. Community, Conservation Levy & Reserve Levy (per person per night)
    2. Massage & spa treatments
    3. Telephone calls
    4. Safari shop purchases & all items of a personal nature
    5. Selected Champagne,wines and cigars.
    6. All items of a personal nature.
    7. Additional specialised safari activities not mentioned above
    8. Transfers to and from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve

 

For terms and conditions please download the full rate sheets: 2025 | 2026

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Special Offers and Events

Safari & Wellness Retreat

Step into calm at our Winter Retreat at Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, where tranquility and nature unite to rejuvenate body and mind. Surrounded by breathtaking landscapes and wildlife, this retreat offers daily yoga for all levels, including beginners, alongside guided meditation and mindfulness practices to restore balance and inspire reflection.

The details

8 June – 11 June 2025

A 4-day, 3-night stay at Ecca Lodge: R 26 020 per person sharing | Single supplement + 40%

Community, conservation & reserve levy: R200 per person per day

Complimentary Gift | All Yoga levels & Beginners Welcome 

For more details and the full itinerary, click here.

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— 26 September & 26 — 30 September 2025

R67,315 per person (includes 4-nights accommodation at Ecca Lodge, rhino conservation fee & CC&R levy)

For more details and the full itinerary, click here.

This experience can also be booked on an exclusive basis. Contact reservations for more details.

Stay Pay – 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 4 nights and save 20% off your accommodation.

Valid from 01 May – 30 September 2025 & 2026

Stay with us for 3 nights and save 20% off your accommodation.

Valid from 01 November – 15 December 2025 & 2026

Not combinable with any other special offers.

Applicable to all lodges (Suites stay)

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 with a minimum 3-night stay. This offer is valid for all honeymoon bookings within 1 year of marriage and applies to stays in one of the suites at Ecca Lodge or Great Fish River Lodge. Please inform us of your wedding date when making a reservation.

Not combinable with any other special offers.

Applicable to all lodges (Suites stay)

(Not combinable with other promotions)

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 our three villas: Uplands Homestead, Melton Manor, and Fort House, as well as room-only rates at our two lodges: Great Fish River Lodge and Ecca Lodge.

South African Resident Rates are not combinable with any other offers. Proof of citizenship or residency required, i.e. passport, ID card or permanent residence visa. 

Suggested Itinerary

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.

Ready to book? Send us an enquiry or book online.