Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is a vast and pristine wilderness flanking the banks of the Great Fish River in South Africa’s beautiful Eastern Cape region. Home to a diverse array of wildlife including the ‘Big Five’, the expansive reserve features four luxurious and intimate intimate lodges. Melton Manor is a contemporary frontier farmhouse with a modern touch, showcasing a whimsical mix of old and new. Ideal for small groups of friends or families with children of all ages.

Kwandwe is a conservation victory where today thousands of animals including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant, leopard and cheetah freely roam its expansive plains. With only 4 small lodges on 22,000 ha/ 54,000 acres of privately owned land, Kwandwe ensures a high yield/ low impact conservation model while at the same time offering guests a private and unforgettable safari experience.

Kwandwe Melton Manor is a 4 bedroom exclusive-use safari villa with sweeping views of the Great Fish River and mountains in three different directions. It includes a private butler, chef, 4x4 safari vehicle, ranger and tracker team. Children of all ages welcome.

Private guide, tracker and vehicle for game drives, nature walks, boating and fishing. Day and night game drives with your own private guide and vehicle, nature walks, boat cruises and additional safari activities with specialised rangers such as big game walks, rhino monitoring and rhino conservation safaris.

Black and white rhino, lion, leopard, buffalo, elephant, cheetah, black wildebeest, hippo, springbok, giraffe, brown hyena, aardvark, aardwolf, black footed cat, serval, eland, red hartebees and over 300 species of birds in their natural habitat, including river/ water life.