Gondwana Game Reserve

The architectural style of the homes is “natural bush”, with thatched roofs and Cape cuntry elements. The homes are built with safari type living in mind, with large decks and folding windowed doors for spacious indoor - outdoor living. Home owners can build a bush home of their choice within the architectural guidelines in order to best marry the architecture to the surroundings. Contact Keith Murray for architectural guidelines.

Properties are full title ownership, however, consist of a footprint (300m2) surrounded by an exclusive use area. This exclusive use area,  varies from 5000m2 in Fynbos Camp to 10 000m2 in the other home sites. Homes can be built in Safari Lodge style, or Bush Lodge style. Owners can choose to put their properties in the Rental Pool should they wish to earn income from the property. These home sites have road access, Eskom electricity & bulk supply water.

A number of Large Title Deeds have been made available for clients who wish to have a much greater exclusive use area and a larger footprint. These are in the Conservancy area of Gondwana – please see the conservancy tab for more information.

Home owners have exclusive traversing rights over, and full access to this sizable game reserve and its wildlife via a dirt road network. Each home site is surrounded by ample undeveloped land allowing for spectacular views of wildlife, nature, and the Outeniqua Mountains. A beautiful main bush lodge – Lehele Lodge, is available for entertainment and gatherings, providing an ideal spot to meet for sundowners after an afternoon game drive.

Gondwana Game Reserve is inhabited by all indigenous wildlife occurring in the Western Cape, especially noteworthy being the famous Big 5. The climate and terrain as well as the vastness of the reserve – 11000 ha makes this land suitable to host multiple species of game, more than many of the reserves in the drier areas of Southern Africa. This makes game viewing exciting and plentiful and the scenery especially beautiful and picturesque in its uniqueness. This incredible combination of fynbos and grass plains draws unique birdlife as well as mammals. An abundance of Protea and other wildflowers provide year round enjoyment with spectacular colour and scent display. There are gorgeous deep valleys, ravines, undulating hills and open plans providing excellent terrain for 4 x 4 driving and walking safaris. Numerous fountains, streams and dams allow for spectacular viewing hide settings. The Outeniqua and Langeberg mountain Ranges overlook the reserve from the north, east and west, providing spectacular backdrops for wildlife and flora photography as well as breathtaking sunset views. Certain elevated areas on the reserve even offer a view of the Indian Ocean – certainly not something many reserves can offer.

This 5 Star Hotel is as unique as it is spectacular. The Khoi-san inspired architecture offers 14 hut - suites, a reception area, pub & restaurant as well as an outdoor boma overlooking a beautiful pool and valley.

The huts are built to extend maximum privacy as well as an authentic bush experience complete with copper taps and screed flooring. Luxury and opulence are key to this brilliant hotel concept and offer so much more than just a view to remember.

A contemporary, elegantly decorated main bush lodge awaits guests and homeowners alike for a leisurely dip in the pool, a slow cool drink at the bar or a cosy fire warmed dinner experience in the restaurant. It hosts the Gondwana Administrative offices and offers endless scope for entertaining, functions and just plain relaxation.