Gondwana Game Reserve, Mossel Bay, Zuid-Afrika

Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, you will find a beautiful piece of land that will stir your senses.

Set on 11,000 hectares of dramatic terrain, Gondwana Game Reserve holds the distinction of being the only Fynbos reserve in the world with free roaming big five game as well as endangered species like the Cape Mountain Zebra, Black Rhinoceros and Black Harrier among many others. Its breathtaking beauty will soothe and delight you with its endless mountain views and green rolling hills blanketed in colorful Fynbos. The reserve is ideally and accessibly located in the world famous Garden Route just 4 hours drive from Cape Town and 45 minutes from George Airport.

Activities in the malaria free game reserve include game drives with expert field guides in open game viewing vehicles as well as horse-back safaris, bush picnics, fishing, hiking, mountain biking and bird watching in the reserve’s 1000 hectare protected area. Children are encouraged to join the Junior Ranger’s program while parents enjoy some quiet time or indulge with a spa treatment.

Luxury accommodation awaits you at Fynbos Camp in private bush villas which include 10 superior rooms and 10 deluxe suites (ideal for families) which boast maximum privacy and awe inspiring views from spacious private decks. For the ultimate in exclusivity, the villas can be privately staffed with your own chef, ranger and butler to cater to your every whim.

Fynbos Camp’s main lodge and luxury Kwena Huts are due to open their doors in early2010 and the innovative Khoi San-inspired design provides guests with a 180 degree view of the surroundings, an infinity pool, bush spa, and romantic private dining nooks. The stand-alone huts overlook two waterholes and a beautiful valley onto the Outeniqua Mountains.

The reserve is accessibly situated 25 minutes outside the charming coastal town of Mossel Bay and a mere 4 hours drive from Cape Town. It shares the areas´ idyllic climate; second most moderate in the world, and is Malaria-free, offering prime year round game viewing.

14 luxury Kwena huts associated to the lodge

A luxurious and modern take on the traditional African hut. Open plan design with beds centred under skylight with private dressing area behind. Spacious bathroom with deep bath, walk in shower and double sinks, Fire Place, Deck, Mini bar, Telephone & Internet Access & Safe

Fynbos Villas

Privately situated a short drive from the main Fynbos Camp lodge

Each villa is exquisitely furnished in Afro-chic style divided into a superior double room and deluxe suite or can be rented as an entire villa sleeping up to 6.

10 Superior Doubles

Large luxurious rooms with seating area

Spacious bathroom with deep bath, walk in shower and double sinks

10 Deluxe Suites

Spacious, double volume suites with open plan lounge, dining and kitchen area and folding windowed doors leading onto an expansive deck

Second en suite bedroom upstairs

Private Bush Villas

Luxury Villas can also be rented for the exclusive use of families or groups.

From Cape Town

Distance: approximately 380kms, 4 hours

Exit the city onto the N2 highway

Travel on the N2 highway towards George / Mossel Bay - you will be on the N2 for the majority of the trip

Take a left turn at (R327) the Herbertsdale / Mossdustria road just before the Petroport and Engen One-Stop. NOTE – Do not turn at the first Herbertsdale turn off the N2, wait until R327!!

Travel on the tar road (R327) for 14.5 kilometers

Turn Right at the Heuningklip sign (Gondwana sign also visible)

Go over the cattle grid and keep right at the fork in the road

Follow the road until the Gondwana Game Reserve entrance is visible (3kms from fork)

Check in with security who will radio for you to be collected

Park your car at security

From George Airport

Distance: Approximately 75 kms, 45 minutes

At the airport exit, turn right

Follow this road until you reach the turnoff for the N2 highway to Mossel Bay

Turn onto the N2 highway and travel to Mossel Bay

Do not take any turnoffs into Mossel Bay but remain on N2 to Cape Town

A little way past the Engen One Stop and the Petro port turn right on (R327) to Herbertsdale / Mossdustria (57.5km from George Airport)

Travel on this road for 14.5kms - cross over the railway line and stay on the road

At 14.5kms - Turn right at the Heuningklip sign (Gondwana sign also visible)

Follow the fork in the road to the right and the Gondwana entrance gate will be on this road (3.2km)

Park behind the entrance gate at security and they will contact someone to collect you