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Gondwana Game Reserve

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Garden Route | 4 hr drive from Cape Town, 6500, South Africa
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4.5 of 5 stars 68 Reviews
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Plettenberg Bay, South Africa
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

One of our game drives we saw Baboons, 1 Elephant, and a few Zebra. On the other game drive we saw nothing. I have to say the service from the Chef and other staff was absolutely amazing! The Guide will be excellent with a bit more training. Did not even know if a Zebra is white or Black! A fun... More

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Cologne, Germany
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012 via mobile
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If you are looking to stay at a game reserve and want to have great accomodation, excellent food, the most friendliest of staff and breathtaking wildlife experiences, look no further. We initially only booked one night based on the good impression we got from the reserve's website and extended for 2 more nights, literally minutes after we arrived. The place... More

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Stellenbosch
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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As a family we had a superb weekend at Gondwana. The Villa we stayed in was spacious and luxurious. The staff were exceptionally friendly; especially our ranger, Delicious, who was outstanding with the children. His knowledge was top notch and he manged to get us a viewing of three of the Big Five in one drive. The landscape is breathtaking,... More

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New Delhi, India
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

I was traveling to South Africa and came across the Gondwana reserve. I was so taken in by the advertising.... The experience from landing at the reserve to the exit was phenomenal :-). I was recieved at the entrance by friendly staff, and a welcome choco drink. A private tour of the property followed by a lovely 3 course lunch,... More

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Manchester, England, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012
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We experienced our first safari at Gondwana last week and it far exceeded our expectation. From the warm welcome to our fantastic safari ranger everyone was so enthusiastic. Accommodation was perfect and we ate so much delicious food made by the chef. Definitely if you are thinking of a safari outside cape town - this is the one. We were... More

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 March 2012

Gondwana was wonderful!! The people were so friendly, so welcoming and so accomodating. The house we stayed in was beautiful, and the view was amazing. Levi, our cook, and Isabella served us some of the best meals we had during our two week stay in South Africa. Henk was an amazing guide - on our evening safari he found 2... More

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south notts
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2012
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This is a very pleasant resort in a beautiful setting with marvellous scenery.The Kwena huts are very comfortable and well equipped and the staff friendly and helpful. The food is fine without being 5 star. We had very interesting game drives with an excellent guide, Delicious, but the number and variety of animals is distinctly limited. maybe we were just... More

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Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012
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As a resort it was a perfect experience. Staff were incredible in their attention to detail and service. Lodgings were beautiful, we were staying in the thatched huts which complimented the site perfectly and the food was gorgeous. These aspects will not disappoint you. These points were the highights of the visit and if you look for these things in... More

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 February 2012
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We experienced the most amazing weekend at Gondwana. Every touch point has been carefully thought out and the service was outstanding. I still cannot believe such an amazing Big 5 reserve exists just a few hours from Cape Town. It's ideal for a weekend getaway! I can fully recommend.

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2012
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I would just like to complement Mark Rutherfoord and his team at Gondwana. From the rangers, chefs, waiters, waitresses and receptionists, it was simply 5 star. the service was incredible, the Kwena huts spectacular and the game drives extremely informative and scenic. thank you guys it wa a very special experience and I am looking forward to many more trips... More

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Garden Route | 4 hr drive from Cape Town, 6500, South Africa
Price range (per night):* INR17,335 - 38,026

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