It’s not surprising, since the luxury suites rest on the banks of the iconic and soothing Great Fish River – a life force for the teeming wildlife on the private reserve.
The mighty river wends its way for 30 kilometres through the Big Five reserve, and it flows right past your suite. Great Fish River Lodge has nine decadent, double suites set under cool thatch. They are linked by raised, level walkways to the main lodge. Each suite feels like a private bush residence, spacious and calm. It makes for an ideal secluded romantic getaway just for two, with your own pool and relaxation deck.
There are both indoor and outdoor showers encouraging communion with the breathtaking natural environment. Interior décor also mirrors the majestic surroundings, but is so subtle it may easily go unnoticed. Kudu love to walk the river course, browsing and drinking as they go, so kudu horns are featured in décor on walls and light fittings. Dining and comfy chairs in pale blue reflect the river, and Nguni hides on floors remind you of the historic farming traditions of the Eastern Cape.
The Big Five and more
The reserve offers game drives twice daily with a chance of spotting lion, elephant, leopard, buffalo and many other wildlife and bird species. But the reserve offers even more, since it’s founded on ethical and active conservation principles.
You can experience wildlife at eye level on guided nature walks, which is simply unforgettable. Then there’s another level of wildlife experience on a big game walk, guided by an armed specialist ranger. Imagine communing with kudu or tracking black rhino, meeting elephant or buffalo – or one of the threatened or endangered species that live safely on Kwandwe. It’s a bucket list experience for wildlife lovers and will be a coveted memory for a lifetime.
Being out in a vast with wildlife reserve with endless horizons, diverse wildlife and abundant birdlife is balm for the soul. Enjoying luxury safari accommodation while you do so is the full package in an African safari.
There are numerous other options too, while at the lodge. Spend some time fishing, relax at your private pool, shop in the boutique for keepsakes or enjoy soothing spa treatments. Maybe simply kick back on your deck and let you mind wander across the river and all the way into distant space.
Here you will find it effortless to exhale, relax deeply and enjoy the majestic beauty of raw nature. Add the abundant wildlife and with a river running through it and you have the ultimate safari, amidst creatures great and small. No two days are ever the same here, and you will likely be planning your return to the African bush long before you even leave.
Edited by Keri Harvey