Gondwana Game Reserve – Kwena Lodge & Villas, set along South Africa’s Garden Route, blends safari luxury with access to top golf courses like Pinnacle Point, Mossel Bay, and Oubaai. Spanning 11,000 hectares, the reserve offers Big Five encounters and rich biodiversity. The elegant Kwena Lodge fuses modern comfort with Khoi-San-inspired design—featuring fireplaces, freestanding tubs, and panoramic views. Families and groups can relax in spacious, private Bush Villas.
Whether on a sunrise game drive or afternoon golf with ocean views, every moment is unforgettable. A dream destination for golfers seeking nature, adventure, and refined comfort.
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Rooms
Kwena Lodge Suites offer a refined safari retreat with African flair: domed, round rooms inspired by Khoi-San design, featuring fireplaces, freestanding bathtubs with views, rain showers, and private terraces—perfect for couples or solo travelers seeking serenity. Underfloor heating and natural materials ensure year-round comfort.
The exclusive Kwena Lodge Villa is ideal for families or small groups offering multiple en suite bedrooms an open plan living area full kitchen and a large terrace with panoramic views Elegant design with African accents sets the tone Optional private ranger or chef services elevate the experience A luxurious blend of...
Food & Beverages
In the Gondwana Game Reserve, culinary delights become an experience: guests enjoy evening braai barbecues under the stars in the traditional boma, surprising bush breakfasts in idyllic spots in the wilderness, stylish dinners in the cozy dining room of the lodge or romantic picnics in the middle of untouched nature.
Adapted, varied menus are available for children, which will also delight little gourmets. The bar serves selected South African wines and an exquisite selection of drinks on request - perfect for a relaxing end to the day.
Wellness & Spa
Enjoy a soothing time-out at Gondwana’s Tented Bush Spa – a sanctuary of peace and renewal amid pristine wilderness. Nestled beside the Kwena Lodge, two private treatment rooms offer tranquil seclusion with sweeping views of the reserve.
Treatments are rooted in the healing power of South African botanicals, using Africology’s high-quality, all-natural skincare products.
Here, stillness, nature, and mindful touch come together to create a deeply harmonious experience for body and soul.
Let go Let yourself be carried by the rhythm of nature and rediscover balance vitality and your...
Golf
Near Gondwana Game Reserve along South Africa’s Garden Route, top-tier golf courses await—perfectly complementing a luxury safari stay. Only 28 km away, the Pinnacle Point Golf Course, designed by Peter Matkovich and Darren Clarke, offers a dramatic cliffside setting above the Indian Ocean and has earned international acclaim.
Around 70 km east, the Oubaai Golf Club by Ernie Els challenges golfers with coastal winds, elevation changes, and sweeping views of the Outeniqua Mountains.
These world class courses pair seamlessly with Gondwana s safari experience ideal for travelers seeking adventure elegance and...
Recommended golf courses
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- Distance: 28km
- Difficulty: medium demanding
- Terrain: hilly
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- Difficulty: medium
- Terrain: hilly water hazards
Location & Contact
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Gondwana Game Reserve Kwena Lodge & Villas
6500 Mossel Bay
South Africa, Western Cape, Garden Route
Hotel classification: 5 stars