Set on 26,000-acres of undulating valleys and indigenous Fynbos vegetation, the Gondwana Game Reserve is the first malaria-free Big Five (lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, and leopard) reserve in the Western Cape, and home to several endangered wild species including Cape Mountain Zebra, Black Rhinoceros, and Black Harrier.

Accommodation at Gondwana ranges from open-plan suites in Kwena Lodge, a clever twist on traditional Khoi-San dwelling; to spacious Afro chic Fynbos and Bush Villas with choices of 2, 3 and 4 en-suite bedrooms. Guests are treated to surprise bush breakfasts, afternoon romantic picnics, evening barbecues and sundowners at scenic spots. The Kwena and Lehele Restaurants serve authentic South African cuisine in outdoor or boma style, while the spa offers natural pen-air treatments with Africology products.

World-class tourist facilities and Garden Route attractions on Gondwana’s doorstep include Championship Golf Courses at Pinnacle Point, Pezula, Oubaai and Fancourt, great swimming and surfing beaches that offer a variety of activities, and the attractive coastal towns of Mossel Bay, Knysna and Plettenberg Bay that each offer unique cultural and natural highlights with a range of things to do.