Lodge · South Africa

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

In the heart of the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve lies the Ecca Lodge, overlooking the exquisite landscape, best enjoyed by the main guest area. Families of up to four will appreciate the versatility of a Family Suite at Ecca Lodge, which includes a private safari vehicle.

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From R 14 340 per person sharing, per night

Special offer available on selected dates.

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

South AfricaLocation

R 14 340From, per person · night

About the lodge

An overview of Kwandwe Ecca Lodge.

In the heart of the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve lies the Ecca Lodge, overlooking the exquisite landscape, best enjoyed by the main guest area. Families of up to four will appreciate the versatility of a Family Suite at Ecca Lodge, which includes a private safari vehicle.

Highlights

  • Luxurious accommodation
  • Viewing deck in the main area
  • Exceptional privacy with well-spaced suites
  • Two game drives daily
  • Family-friendly

You Should Know

Children of all ages are welcome. Child-minding services are available upon request.

The lodge is fenced and patrolled for safety.

The Details

Accommodation

With only six suites, three designed for families, the lodge is intimate, laid-back, and stylish, featuring decor inspired by the natural textures of the African bush. The double suites accommodate two adults each, while the family suites accommodate two adults and two children (under 16 years, on day beds in the lounge). Family suites also come with a private vehicle and ranger. All rooms feature private plunge pools and outdoor showers, enhancing the connection to nature.

Activities

Guests at Ecca Lodge can partake in twice-daily game drives, nature walks, and big game walking safaris. Those staying in family suites are provided with a private guide and vehicle. The Den at the lodge is well-equipped to entertain children for hours, and a shared lodge pool offers a perfect spot for communal enjoyment.

Price Includes

Accommodation, all meals and drinks, safari activities

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

Kwandwe Ecca Lodge

The same as booking direct

Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 30 Apr 2027

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Price your stay

Guests 2
Nights 3

Green season

1 May 2026 – 30 Sept 2026

All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, twice-daily game drives incl refreshments and snacks, big game walking experiences, round trip transfers from the reserve’s airstrip

Special offer

R 14 340

per person · night · normally R 17 930

R 86 060 for 2 guests · 3 nights

Shoulder

1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, twice-daily game drives incl refreshments and snacks, big game walking experiences, round trip transfers from the reserve’s airstrip

R 26 180

per person · night

R 157 080 for 2 guests · 3 nights

Shoulder

1 Nov 2026 – 15 Dec 2026

All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, twice-daily game drives incl refreshments and snacks, big game walking experiences, round trip transfers from the reserve’s airstrip

Special offer

R 20 940

per person · night · normally R 26 180

R 125 660 for 2 guests · 3 nights

Festive

16 Dec 2026 – 30 Apr 2027

All Inclusive - All meals, selected beverages, twice-daily game drives incl refreshments and snacks, big game walking experiences, round trip transfers from the reserve’s airstrip

R 26 180

per person · night

R 157 080 for 2 guests · 3 nights

Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

The reduced rates in the table above already reflect these offers for the periods listed.

Stay & Pay

Enjoy 20% off when you stay 4 nights or more between 1 May to 30 September 2026, OR stay 3 nights or more from 1 November to 15 December 2026

Honeymoon

Honeymooners enjoy 50% off for one partner. Included in every honeymoon stay is a romantic arrival box filled with pampering treats, a romantic turndown with sparkling wine and an in-room wellness treatment voucher. Available all year | Min 3-night stay | Valid within 1 year of marriage

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Kwandwe Ecca Lodge, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay All ages · Game drives All ages · Walking safari 12+
Child rates
Children of all ages welcome. Child rates apply until age 12; ages 0–2 stay free. Families with children under 12 are accommodated only in the family. Private Vehicle Suites (max 2 adults + 2 children). Specific rates on enquiry.
Family rooms
Family unit available.
Care
Kids' programme · Babysitting available
Exceptions

Ecca is the family-friendly lodge within Kwandwe (sister lodge Great Fish River Lodge has a minimum age of 12). Children under 12 are not permitted on shared safari activities — families with under-12s must book one of the three Family. Private Vehicle Suites, which include a dedicated private vehicle, ranger and tracker as standard. Walking / nature walks require age 12+; big game tracking on foot requires age 16+. Cots with mosquito nets provided for ages 0–2; children 3–16 sleep on single beds (sources describe the family-suite cap as 'under 12', others as 'up to 16' — this reflects the child-rate threshold versus the sleeping arrangement). High chairs and pool nets available in family suites. Babysitting by first-aid-trained child-minders is complimentary but must be pre-booked.

Your specialist for this lodge

Sara Van Coillie

Sara Van Coillie

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa & Namibia

Knows Kwandwe Ecca Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

"Five Star level treatment. I booked our Safari in Sabi Sans at Arathusa lodge, and our stay in Cape Town South Africa back in August of 2026 and the experience had been amazing. Safari.com agents have every detail thought from travel insurance, eSIM for phones, private transportation, and booked us amazing experiences. We saw the Big 5 in the Safari, went cage Shark diving, did a private guided Cape Peninsula tour. Everything was perfect! This was our first time using Safari.com and we will definitely use them in the future. I would highly recommend this company."
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Kwandwe Ecca Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

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