Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

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At Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a detox wrap, a massage, or aromatherapy. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and free supervised childcare.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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A spacious bedroom with a large bed, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with a chair.

Great Fish River Lodge Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Makhanda, Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge is in a rural area and on a river. Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and Albany Natural Science Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Elizabeth Salt Monument and Cathedral of St. Michael and St. George. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as fishing. Visit our Makhanda travel guide
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Heatherton Towers, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6140

What's nearby

  • Kwandwe Private Game Reserve
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Egazini Park
    59 min drive - 45.4 km

About this property

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

  • Upscale all-inclusive lodge by the river
  • Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a detox wrap, a massage, or aromatherapy. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and free supervised childcare.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool
    • Free self parking
    • A safari, game drive on site, and luggage storage
    • A front-desk safe, outdoor furniture, and a porter/bellhop
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge include comforts such as premium bedding and free stocked minibars, as well as thoughtful touches like separate dining areas and bathrobes.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with heated floors and designer toiletries
    • Wardrobes/closets, separate dining areas, and refrigerators

All inclusive details

  • This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge located?

Situated on a river, this all-inclusive lodge is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Kwandwe Private Game Reserve and within 25 mi (40 km) of Amazwi South African Museum of Literature and Diocesan School for Girls. Egazini Park and Elizabeth Salt Monument are also within 25 mi (40 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.8

Staff & service

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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It was an amazing experience to stay at Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge. Everything was perfect, the facilities and all the staff The twice daily safari drives were wonderful, our Ranger had an encyclopediac knowledge of animals, birds and plants. Truly a remarkable place to stay for that very special occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Definitiv die beste Unterkunft auf unserer mehr als dreiwöchigen Reise durch Südafrika. Die Lodge hat in jeder Hinsicht überzeugt. Das Hotelzimmer war einfach grossartig: sehr geräumig und sauber, tolle Lage, angenehmer Aussenbereich. Hier kann man richtig entspannen und es sich gut gehen lassen. Das Essen war vorzüglich und das Personal in allen Bereichen des Hotels ausgesprochen aufmerksam und sehr freundlich. Carmen und Lucky, unser Guide bzw. Tracker, waren grossartig und wir hatten eine wunderbare Zeit mit ihnen. Es ist unvergesslich, welche Begegnungen mit den Tieren sie uns ermöglicht haben. Vielen Dank dafür! Bei einem nächsten Aufenhalt in Südafrika werden wir garantiert wiederum bei der Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge Halt machen.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Kwandwe is a unique place. Nature is amazing the lodges are Luxurious yet made with natural material. The view from the lodge is incredible you can even see animals from there. the employees are very kind and service is above expectation The safari is twice a day . The ranger and tracker team was exceptional . We learnt so much from them. We were recommended by people who spent a few days there and we will definitely recommend this unforgettable place. We spend 4 nights and saw all the animals you can expect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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Exceptional property with amazing staff and excellent game drives
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Fish River Lodge - August 2019

The Great Fish River Lodge offers beautiful accommodations and an excellent safari experience. We feel that it would exceed the expectations of all first-time safari travelers. However, we have visited multiple safari camps and lodges in four African countries and would offer the following comments. The photos on their website are accurate. The location is clean and well maintained. The linens are high quality. There are international and USB charging outlets. Wifi works well. We really liked that Kwandwe provides free laundry services as many locations now charge an additional fee. We liked that the camp is unfenced as this provides a more authentic experience. Safari drives at this location, unlike most we have visited, are in uncovered vehicles that necessitate the use of sun protection. They only drive off-road to view cats. The landscape is primary covered by thicket that can make clear viewing of wildlife difficult. We did not see the “Big 5” during our visit, however we did have multiple excellent wildlife sighting, including black rhino. While our guides/drivers were energetic, accommodating and focused on providing the best experience possible, we did not feel the same about the remaining staff. We perceived the lodge staff to be simply “going through the motions” without focusing on providing first class individualized service to the guests. The staff seemed tired and “burnt out”. We enjoyed our stay, but would recommend other locations to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location and very comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic stay. Great game drives, saw all the animals we wanted, and had excellent service from the staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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The most wonderful experience

This was such a lovely experience, everything from the room, the service and the game drives. The room was perfect, with outdoor pool and shower. Great service in every aspect. The game drives were amazing. I have really nothing negative to say.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2018
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10/10 Excellent

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Luxus Safari

Tolle Anlage in privatem Reservat, 2 Safaris pro Tag- die Big Five alle gesehen sehr schöne Lodge- Luxus, tolles Team, leckeres Essen- also rundrum toll, jederzeit wieder
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Ein absolut fantastischer Aufenthalt. Wunderbares Essen, das Zimmer respektive Haus ist genial. Superschöne und spannende Gamedrives mit sehr erfahrenen Rangern. Einfach ein perfekter Aufenthalt!!!! Jederzeit noch so gerne wieder
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Amazing game reserve

Amazing game reserve. Our ranger Marc and tracker Andy went the extra mile to track animals for us. Saw lion, leopard and cheetah at such close range. So very special. We have been to a number of reserves in SA but this was by far the best., Certainly exceeded our expectations.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Utterly amazing, exceeded all expectations!

Utterly amazing, great staff, great game drives, great views! Such a special place and staff were so passionate about the animals. We asked for extra small requests and most were all met and with gusto! Could not recommend this place more! The extra events as part of the tours such as the BBQ and champagne receptions were incredible surprises. We had great rangers and a photographic safari that exceeded all possible expectations - including a post processing tutorial! I asked for help surprising the other half and they did not disappoint!!! Two very minor points, veggie selection was a little limited and the restaurant staff did need to be asked a few times after day 1 but as mentioned these were minor. If you can visit, you must.
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10/10 Excellent

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Excelente hotel/safari.

Tivemos dois dias agradabilíssimos com a equipe do hotel. O tratamento desde a recepção e transfer foram primorosos. A surpresa da última noite, com água quente na banheira, velas decorando a área e um excelente espumante, nos deixaram com saudade antes da partida.
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10/10 Excellent

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Superb Safari Experience

We stayed for three nights,had some amazing safari drives and lived in superb style supported by the excellent staff. We had a couple of safari drives where we saw very little in the way of animals but on others had plenty to see. The park at 54000 acres was large enough that you travelled with only seeing the fence line once. We have done about five safari 's like this and would rate this highly but not the best we have experienced but often that is the subject of chance as to particular animal sightings/guides etc
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017