Kwandwe Melton Manor |
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Address: R67, Grahamstown
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is situated in the heart of the Eastern Cape, within easy reach to South Africa's awe-inspiring coastline. It is a reserve that offers a perfect beginning or ending of a South African safari along the famous Garden Route. The area's history is told in the wide open spaces and tranquil scenery through all the battles fought on and around Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. This land has been desired by many men and cultures and now people live in and around the reserve in peace and harmony.
The reserve consists of 22,000 hectares (54,400 acres) of an incredibly beautiful but previously neglected part of the African continent where all the natural wildlife has been reintroduced and restored to the land. 30km of uninterrupted river frontage along the Great Fish River offers a welcome source of water for all the game species. Thousands of animals roam this Reserve including the famous Big 5, Lion, Buffalo, Leopard, Rhino and Elephant. The reserve is also home to a group of endangered birds which the reserve is aptly named after, the "Blue Crane".
When guests arrive at Kwandwe they are welcomed at Heatherton Towers which in fact is an old Frontier War-era fortified homestead that is now the reserve reception building. It still has the dramatic gun turrets and private chapel from the earlier days of settlers in these areas. Guests are transferred from here to their lodge by their designated ranger.
Melton Manors open court yard with all the rooms and verandahs opening up onto it is a great place to relax and enjoy one another's company. The pool and deep verandahs offers cool areas to enjoy on the hot summer days or guests may opt to enjoy a bit a reading in the library. Fantastic furniture with restored colonial antiques, beautiful Nguni rugs and dramatic pictures and paintings on the walls give guests a true feeling of Africa. The high ceilings and deep verandahs give guests a feel of space and openness and fireplaces and deep couches invites guests to relax and enjoy the night sounds of the Eastern Cape.
Facilities & Services
Evenings can be spent in the graceful guests' areas. You will enjoy the fireplaces in a comfortable couch with a glass of wine next to you. A good book can be chosen from the library, or you can get involved with the interactive kitchen and test their skills with the in house chef who will be preparing some delicious farm house meals for the group.
All the game drives are conducted with your personal ranger and tracker in an open game viewing safari vehicle. While you are out in the bush you can enjoy various activities such as bush sundowners and picnics on the reserve, rhino and buffalo tracking. The historical and battlefield tours can also be arranged for you in Grahamstown.
Facilities:
- Baby Cot/Crib Available
- Car Parking
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- Newspapers/ Magazines Available
- Non-Smoking rooms/floors
- Souvenir/Gift Shop(s)
- Spa facilities - indoor
Services:
- Arrival/departure point transfers (Extra charge)
- Babysitting - Free
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- Laundry/Ironing
- Orientation - Botanical
- Shuttle Service (i.e. to/from town centre - extra charge)
- Turn-down service
Recreation:
- Bushwalking/Hiking/Trekking
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- Cultural Arts and Craft Interactive activity
- Cultural Visits/Tours
- Game drives
- Historical tours
Languages Spoken:
- English
Policies and Other Information
- Late check-out is subject to the discretion of Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and the management.
- Late check-out needs to be requested prior to arrival.
Children policy:
Children are mostly welcomed at Kwandwe Reserve, subject to the following trading terms:
- Only 1 triple room allowed at Kwandwe Melton Manor.
- Children 2 years and younger stay free of charge in a cot. Children will not be permitted to participate in any activities.
- Children 6-11 years of age will pay 50% of full adult rate if sharing a triple room.
- Children 12 years of age and older pay full adult rate.
- Children are classified as such if they are 16 years old & younger.
- The normal & beyond policy is that rooms at lodges may only have 2 occupants.
- 3 people are permitted to share a room at a lodge where triples are possible (1 of the 3 occupants of the triple is 16 years old and younger).
- As a special exception, even where a triple is N/A, guests may have a child share their room if that child is younger than 2 years old and sleeps in a cot
- Distances between rooms will be taken into consideration when booking children into their own room in lodges where triples cannot be accommodated.
- Early dinners for children are always available.
- Shortened game drives (free of charge) may be arranged at the lodge subject to availability of vehicle and rangers.
These services cannot be pre-booked:
- All-terrain vehicles, canoes, mekoro, and boating activities (available to adults of 16 years old & older only).
- Child minders are available in the evenings, as well as during game drives, but are subject to the following conditions:
- Must be booked on the day of arrival at the lodge.
- Must be paid directly at the lodge upon departure (R20 per hour)
- Videos, coloring books, etc. are available for children.
Payment forms:
Check in time: 12:00
Check out time: 11:00
Other Disclosures:
- Rates are quoted per person per night sharing except for their sole-use safari villas, where the rate quoted is per villa per night.
- No single supplement is charged for the first 2 single rooms of a booking. Any additional rooms will be levied with a 50% supplement.
- All pricing is indicative and subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
The below cancelation policy applies for Kwandwe Private Game Reserve:
- At confirmation: 10% of total reservation value
- Less than 45 days prior to arrival: 100% of total reservation value.
Change Selection
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| Lalibela Game Reserve | ZAR 3,250 |
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| Bukela Game Lodge | ZAR 5,434 |
| Singa Lodge | ZAR 1,700 |
| Mount Camdeboo Private Game Reserve | ZAR 2,000 |
| Shamwari Game Reserve, Bushmans River Lodge | ZAR 4,500 |
| Amakhala Game Reserve Safari Lodge | ZAR 3,580 |
| The Windermere | ZAR 2,025 |
| Cosmos Cuisine | ZAR 900 |
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