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Yes. Gondwana lies in the Western Cape, well outside any malaria zone, so no medication is needed. One of the few free-roaming Big Five reserves safe for young children and pregnant guests.
About four hours by road on the N2, or a 50-minute flight to George followed by a short transfer. The natural safari extension of a Cape Town and winelands trip.
Yes, all ages. Lehele Lodge runs a Junior Ranger programme and family villas have interleading rooms. Rare at this tier, where many lodges turn under-tens away.
Free-roaming Big Five, more than ten antelope species, the southernmost free-roaming elephants on earth, plus Cape mountain zebra, bontebok and sable in the endangered species zone.
Yes. The three-night Pioneer Trail is the only fynbos walking safari of its kind, led by armed field guides through remote wilderness.
Yes. Private dinners and exclusive-use villas suit honeymoons, and intimate fynbos ceremonies and elopements are welcome, with the reserve as your backdrop.
Mountain bike safaris run across the reserve's 16,000 hectares, and championship Garden Route golf courses are a short drive away, easily paired with game drives.
Any time of year, with a climate often called second only to Hawaii. Spring brings the fynbos into flower, winter brings crisp game-viewing and the calving season. The reserve never closes.
Five nights for the price of four, May through October
Available on direct bookings only, for stays May to October. Subject to availability. Speak to us to secure your dates.
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Booking direct is always the best rate, with added value you only get from us.
Direct guests receive a private game-viewer drive, our Cape cellar list and a sommelier-led tasting.
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