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All reviews great fish river lodge plunge pool the river game drives the reserve safari experience elusive leopard hot chocolate out of this world fantastic experience cape town two hours white rhino private deck loved every minute great fun every meal
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Reviewed January 8, 2017

A safari in Africa has been one of my life long dreams and Kwandwe was just the place to make dreams come true. Great Fish River Lodge provides beautiful luxurious accommodation I can't imagine anything better! The lodges are quite private and you have your own little plunge pool. If you are lucky the bush bucks will come along to drink from it! The guides and trackers are superb, they find the animals for you to see and are very knowledgeable.We saw so many different animals every day, big five and more, it was wonderful. The little surprise touches also make the experience so special, like drinks in the bush in the sunset. This place is all about conserving and protecting the animals and the environment, not just about making money,so well worth supporting.

Room tip: All the lodges are wonderful
Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Reviewed January 5, 2017

Kwandwe is superb - very good guides and trackers as well as brilliant accommodation, food and entertainment. Great variety of wildlife and we saw all the big 5 except the leopard. It was just such fun. Recommend a visit.

Room tip: All rooms seemed fine.
Date of stay: October 2016
  • Trip type: Traveled with family
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Thank Nimmi C
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Reviewed January 5, 2017

From before we arrived to leaving the reserve we were extremely well looked after. It was the kind of hospitality that was relaxed, informal and personal yet totally professional and all encompassing. The reserve is beautiful and the lodge and suites were excellent - Very comfortable and elegantly and tastefully decorated. The food was varied and although we were fed continuously we were never given the same thing twice (unless we requested it) and the portions were never excessive so one didn't feel too guilty eating it all! I asked if we would use the Boma for the New Years Eve celebration but they said it hadn't been planned on. However I discovered they quietly changed their plans and decorated the Boma beautifully for us to dine out under the stars on New Years eve - no fuss just elegantly done. The game drives were amazing and the professionalism and dedication of both our Ranger Ivan and Tracker Sibo were to be remarked upon. Nothing was too much trouble. We saw so many wonderful animals that it felt like we were in a Pixar movie. A big thank you to all the wonderful people at Kwandwe for making our stay truly memorable.

Room tip: Try to stay for at least 3 nights!
Date of stay: January 2017
  • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Thank StuartL105
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Reviewed December 26, 2016

I don't think you could find a better game reserve anywhere. This is wildlife viewing at its very best with guides who simply couldn't be bettered. It's hard to find superlatives to describe the fabulous setting, the wonderful early and late safaris and the beautiful accommodation. This is a grand and memorable experience. If you are thinking of visiting a game reserve go here. They truly care about the animals and they will give you the very best at all times. Thanks to all you wonderful people who gave us the trip of a lifetime.

Room tip: All rooms offer privacy, dipping pools and marvellous views.
Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Thank graham1410
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Reviewed December 12, 2016

What a magical place. I can't praise ALL of the staff here highly enough. The welcome is second to none. We arrived and were given a lunch before being shown to our lodge. The lodge was very spacious with huge bedroom and living areas, dressing room and a bathroom the whole width of the lodge. There was also a private outside shower. Plenty of storage. Our room had the most stunning view over the river and hills beyond. Every day we were visited by a family of antelope who came to eat from our garden and drink from our plunge pool. It was lovely to watch them from so close.
Game drives were of the highest quality, blankets and poncho's being provided if we got cold. Our ranger and tracker were so talented and made sure we saw everything we wanted to see during our 4 night stay. We even tracked a bull elephant on foot whilst he drank and played in the river. Our most amazing experience was being surrounded by a herd of elephant crossing around us. It was surreal.
All the waiting and cleaning staff were lovely too and remembered our preferences. The food was plentiful and of a very high quality.
All round, I would certainly recommend this as a very ethical but high class establishment. We loved our time here and really didn't want to leave.

Room tip: All rooms will be fantastic. All have the same view.
Date of stay: November 2016
  • Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Thank AlitNorthamptonUK
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