Lodge
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
About the lodge
An overview of Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge.
Set along the vibrant banks of the Great Fish River, Great Fish River Lodge is thoughtfully designed to highlight the vast surrounding wilderness. Expansive viewing decks allow guests to immerse themselves in nature, providing ideal spots to watch kudu wander to the river or take in an unforgettable African sunset.
Highlights
- Elegant accommodations
- Twice-daily game drives in open safari vehicles
- Big game walking safari
- Bush walks through the reserve
You Should Know
The lodge welcomes children aged 12 and older.
The Details
Accommodation
Great Fish River Lodge exudes a calm, classic-contemporary style with a warm, natural color palette. Each of the nine spacious suites features floor-to-ceiling glass doors that provide sweeping views of the wild landscape alongside ensuite bathrooms, outdoor showers, and the convenience of both indoor baths and showers.
Guests can unwind on the main lodge’s deck, read in the cozy library, or savor African-inspired cuisine in a candlelit dining room or traditional boma.
Activities
Your stay includes twice-daily game drives, guided nature walks with an armed ranger, and big game walking safaris where you can track rhinos, elephants, and buffalo on foot. A private guide and vehicle are available for an additional fee.
When not out exploring, relax in your suite’s private plunge pool or unwind in the lodge’s welcoming living spaces.
Price Includes
- All meals and drinks
- Twice-daily game drives
- Big game walking safari
- Interpretive bush walks
- Fishing safari
- Activities for children
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night, in ZAR. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Apr 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
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
ZAR 14,400
Normally ZAR 18,000
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
ZAR 26,200
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
ZAR 21,000
Normally ZAR 26,200
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.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
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
Honeymoon Special – save 50% for one partner on a minimum 3-night stay (all year)
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan Your Dream Safari.
From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
Ready when you are
Let's design your stay.
Your specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours with availability, exact pricing, and suggestions for what to combine it with.