Lodge · Gondwana
Lehele Lodge Villas
About the lodge
An overview of Lehele Lodge Villas.
Lehele Family Villa is a luxurious and spacious private villa located within Gondwana Game Reserve in South Africa. Designed for families and groups seeking a secluded and comfortable safari experience, this villa offers an exceptional blend of modern amenities and African charm, set against the stunning backdrop of the reserve's natural beauty.
Highlights
- Family friendly with children aged 3 years and older welcome.
- Free-roaming Big Five.
- Gondwana Game Reserve offers a unique and luxurious, malaria-free safari experience.
You Should Know
- Children aged 3 years and older are welcome.
- No children under 3 years are allowed on game drives.
- Lehele Lodge is a self-drive getaway; guests are required to drive themselves to and from the lodge.
The Detail
Lehele Lodge Villa offers an unparalleled blend of luxury, privacy, and natural beauty, making it the ultimate destination for families seeking a memorable safari experience. Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Gondwana Game Reserve, this secluded villa provides the perfect backdrop for relaxation and adventure.
The villa’s design ensures total privacy, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in the stunning Cape environment and the surrounding wildlife. The open-plan layout of Lehele Lodge Villa includes a double-volume lounge, kitchen, and dining area, all featuring a charming thatched roof. This spacious design, complemented by a cozy fireplace and a television, creates a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for families to gather and enjoy quality time together.
The villa’s outdoor areas are equally impressive, featuring an expansive deck equipped with a BBQ, perfect for alfresco dining and entertaining. From this vantage point, guests can take in stunning views of the valley and the surrounding mountains, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation and appreciating the beauty of the reserve.
Lehele Lodge Villa transcends the traditional concept of accommodation; it’s a destination where families can truly reconnect, explore, and create lasting memories. Whether you’re setting off on a thrilling Big Five safari, enjoying a peaceful afternoon by your private pool, or savoring a gourmet meal under the African sky, every aspect of your stay at Lehele Lodge Villa is designed to exceed expectations.
At Gondwana Game Reserve, game viewing is an extraordinary and intimate experience. Set against the diverse landscapes of South Africa's Western Cape, the reserve is one of the few free-roaming Big Five game reserves in the region. Guests have the unique opportunity to encounter a wide variety of wildlife in their natural habitat. The reserve is home to the Big Five—lion, elephant, buffalo, rhino, and leopard—allowing for incredible sightings within the stunning backdrop of fynbos-covered hills, valleys, and mountain ranges.
The game viewing experience at Gondwana is designed to be immersive and personal. With guided safari drives led by expert rangers, you’ll explore the reserve’s diverse ecosystems, from rolling plains to dense bush, ensuring you see the best of what Gondwana has to offer. The chance to witness these majestic animals in their natural habitat is an unforgettable highlight of your stay.
Lehele Lodge Villa combines luxury, privacy, and the thrill of a Big Five safari into a perfect family retreat. With its elegant design, stunning views, and exceptional game viewing, it promises an extraordinary experience where every moment is crafted to create lasting memories.
Price Includes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and twice-daily game drives.
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night. 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 Lehele Lodge Villas 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
Full Board - Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and two game drives daily and a junior ranger programme for kids (4-12 Years old)
R 7 010
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 30 Apr 2027
Full Board - Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner and two game drives daily and a junior ranger programme for kids (4-12 Years old)
R 10 610
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.
Honeymoon offer
For couples celebrating a wedding.
Documented from Gondwana Game Reserve's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.
Honeymoon Package
Complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in room; fresh Fynbos flower arrangement; complimentary R200 spa voucher for the couple for any treatment
Guests staying in the Honeymoon Suite at Kwena Lodge receive a complimentary bottle of sparkling wine in the room, a fresh Fynbos flower arrangement, and a complimentary R200 spa voucher to be used by the couple for any treatment at the on-site spa.
Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Lehele Lodge Villas: minimum ages, activities, family rooms and child rates, 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
- 3+
- Walking safari
- 6+
Programmes & care
Kids' programme
Babysitting available
Accommodation
Family unit available.
Child rates
Children 0–3 stay complimentary when sharing with two full-paying adults; 3–5.99 pay 30% of the per-person sharing rate; 6–11.99 pay 50% of full adult rate (whether sharing parents' room or in another room within the Villa); 12+ pay full adult rate.
Notable exceptions
- Lehele Lodge Villas accept children of all ages, while sister properties on Gondwana Game Reserve differ: Kwena Lodge Suites and Villas do not accommodate children under 12, and Ulubisi House is the only other option for under-6s. Children over 3 may join standard game drives. Children under 3 may participate in the Bokkie Drive or join a Private Game Drive (exclusive-use vehicle) at R8,000 per 3-hour drive, confirmable from 7 days prior to arrival (48 hours per Notifications of Trade). A 2024 Notifications of Trade referenced a policy change accepting children only from age 6 in Kwena Lodge Villas; Lehele Villas remain open to all ages per the 2025–2027 rate sheet.
Imagery
A closer look.
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Speak to a safari specialist
Plan your dream safari at Lehele Lodge Villas.
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 Lehele Lodge Villas: 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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Let's design your stay.
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