Gondwana Game Reserve (Mossel Bay, South Africa): See 143 Reviews and 182 Photos

Also Known As:: Gondwana Game Reserve Hotel; Gondwana Game Reserve Hotel Mossel Bay

Address: Garden Route | 4 hr drive from Cape Town, Mossel Bay 6500, South Africa

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Region: South Africa > Western Cape > Mossel Bay

Amenities:

Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Children Activities Kitchenette Restaurant Room Service Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access

Hotel Style:

Ranked #3 of 18 Speciality lodging in Mossel Bay

Price range (per night): $128 - $404

Hotel Class:4.5 star (4.5*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Gondwana Game Reserve provides the perfect safari break less than 4 hours drive from Cape Town and 45 minutes from George airport along South Africa’s popular Garden Route. The 11,000 hectare private game reserve offers a distinctive malaria-free safari experience in a spectacular mountain and Fynbos landscape adding vivid colour and interest to a Big Five wilderness experience. This exclusive reserve offers guests attentive service, superb cuisine, inspiring interiors, expert game rangers, horseback safaris and a fun Junior Ranger Program for the kids. The new Kwena Lodge opened in May 2009 offers guests 14 stand alone bedrooms designed with a modern and luxurious twist on the traditional Khoi-San “hut”. Each open plan suite is nestled into its spectacular surrounds with 180-degree views of the spectacular surrounds overlooking 2 waterholes where elephant frequent. The rooms offer sky lights for star gazing, clay pot fireplaces and deep baths to keep you warm upon return from an evening game drive. The spacious lodge facilities include a large infinity pool, chic open-plan lounge and bar, with food and beverage services offered in an elegant dining room set around 2 open fireplaces or in the outdoor boma. ... more less

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Handri C

Reviewer

3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Perfect breakaway destination for couples and teams”

Reviewed 10 June 2013

We were a group of 8 members of the Entrepreneurs Organisation (EO) who spent a weekend in June at Gondwana's Kwena Lodge for our annual forum retreat. The accommodation was impeccable and the attention to detail in terms of interior design and creature comforts hard to fault. The food was five-star (although way too much as is often the case... More

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CapeTownMac

Calvia, Spain

1 review

“Very good experience”

Reviewed 9 June 2013

Gondwana is not a typical African bush experience because of its location in a fynbos area and its relative age. In that context it is an excellent destination. The accommodation is very comfortable (Kwena huts) and the staff are friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding when the head chef (JC) was in attendance and was otherwise acceptable but not... More

Sarah B

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

1 helpful vote

“Great family destination, new perspective on fynbos”

Reviewed 5 June 2013

We spent a wonderful weekend at Gondwana in April 2013. Our kids took part in the Junior Rangers experience, and had an absolute ball. Food, accommodation and guiding was first rate. We were very spoilt and saw a lot - eles (including the new calf), lots of antelope - eland, wildebeest, red hartebeest, springbok, zebra - and the male lion... More

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Gregorykozowski

Bento Goncalves, RS

5 reviews

4 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

3 helpful votes

“Luxury and Animals Around at Gondwana”

Reviewed 3 June 2013

You can have here a really nice experience. We saw cheetahs, lions, rhynos, zebras, hypo, bucks, elephant, wildebeest.. and a few more.. We did a game at sunset and one at the sunrise.. was a bit cold.. but it worth it.. the room is actually some kind of Luxury tent.. with bathtube, fireplace and minibar with wine.. beer.. etc all... More

Dear Gregory and Francine. Thank you for reviewing us on your recent stay in March at Gondwana Game Reserve. We appreciate all the feedback we receive from guests and are pleased to hear you had a wonderful experience. The Kwena rooms are fantastic, being comfortable, elegant and private allowing you to stay close to nature. We hope to welcome you... More

Johnvds

Cape Town Central, South Africa

4 reviews

3 hotel reviews

“Autumn Visit in May”

Reviewed 27 May 2013

8 of us chose to hire a rental pool home on Gondwana for 2 nights in mid May - 17,18 th. We had a ball, 'tween the beautifull valleys, the abundant birdlike, sunsets/rises and of course the game drives with knowledgeable guides. Also, the central 'clubhouse' was very smart yet apropriate for the surroundings with views 'for Africa'. Loved seeing... More

To the van der Spuy and Franklin families. It was our pleasure hosting you all over the past weekend. Winter has set in so you timed your visit to the Reserve well, the weather certainly played its part. We look forward to seeing you all on the Reserve again soon. All the best, Neil and the team. More

clowntriggerfish91

Bovingdon, United Kingdom

2 reviews

Reviews in 2 cities

“Great game experience amongst the fynbos!”

Reviewed 15 May 2013

Chose Gondwana as have friends visiting from the UK and wanted them to have the experience of seeing game, and we were unable to travel to KZN or to Kruger. Although it was an expensive experience, I do not regret spending the money as my UK friends had a fabulous time. They particularly enjoyed the game drives with our brilliant... More

Good day Anne, Orla and Patricia. Thank you for the wonderful feedback on your recent stay with us. The game sightings recently have been fantastic and being a wild, free roaming reserve provides its challenges with game being given the freedom to move where they please, often eluding our talented rangers. It appears Delicious had the upper hand on them... More

Charlene M

Kimberley

“Blissful April”

Reviewed 14 May 2013

I had the pleasure of spending a week at Gondwana and it was my best vacation yet. Accomodation facilities, friendly and efficient staff, food to die for and breakfast pastries which are absolutely sinful...one couldnt be spoilt more by total strangers. I experienced the wildlife up close in fact the very next morning, an Eland honoured me with his prescence... More

Good day Charlene. Thank you for the wonderful feedback on your recent stay with us. You are officially our longest staying guest and we enjoyed hosting you every moment, The Reserve and its floral and landscape beauty is incredible and we are pleased that even though you spent little time traversing the reserve, you managed to enjoy it in a... More

davidabarnes

Glasgow, United Kingdom

“If you want to see big 5 ---forget it here”

Reviewed 24 April 2013

We love South Africa...we spent time at a game reserve in the Kruger a couple of years ago and it was one of he best experiences of our lives. This year we came in February to Cape Town to enjoy sun, wine, sightseeing and a safari. After research we settled on Gondwana which is a long drive from Cape town... More

Good day Mr Barnes. Thank you for your comments posted on your stay with us in February this year. When visiting a natural Game Reserve such as Gondwana, we always encourage our guests to stay a minimum of 2 nights to be able to spend as much time on the reserve searching for game and enjoying as many sightings as... More

lisa10002

Charleston, South Carolina

Senior Contributor

31 reviews

6 hotel reviews

Reviews in 12 cities

24 helpful votes

“Luxury all the way”

Reviewed 23 April 2013

5 star accomodations, service and food await you at Gondwana. I stayed in one of the villas and enjoyed 2 drives before making my way back to Cape Town. I unfortunately was not feeling well, but the staff was very accomodating and made sure I was taken care of. The experience is much different than where I had been near... More

Afternoon Lisa. Thank you for the feedback on your stay with us in March. It is a pity you did travel to us alone, and in the busiest family travel time of the year. Lodges are very personal and getting the balance right with solo travellers and families and other groups in house is critical. I am pleased that the... More

Rika E

Somerset West, South Africa

“Peaceful Weekend”

Reviewed 14 April 2013

Undiscovered Jewel! We were very surprised about the whole facility: the beautiful nature surroundings, the food and the hospitality of all the staff. The house is comfortable, spacious and very clean. Even though there is a restaurant the house is also equip with all one need to cater for a whole family including a braai area, fridges and a microwave.... More

Dear Rika, thank you for the kind comments posted on your recent stay with us mid March. It was a delight hosting you and the van der Merwes and we trust you enjoyed the peace and quiet of the sea facing side of the Mountains, as you are quite used to the side from the Klein Karoo. We have at... More

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