Kwandwe Ecca Lodge
'With just six intimate suites this lodge embodies innovative, stylish and intimate nature'
 |
 |
 |
Pricing; From R3 695.00.00 per person sharing (more rates below) Suggested activities; » Morning Game Drives. » Afternoon Tea. » Evening Game Drives. » Viewing the "Big Five". » Wildlife photography. » Sundowners. » Bush walks. » Click here for aerial view of camp. Suggested add-ons; » Cape Winelands accommodation » Cape Town accommodation » Cape Overberg accommodation » Garden Route accommodation » Kruger Park safaris » Kruger Park lodges » Natal accommodation » Mozambique accommodation » Victoria Falls accommodation » Botswana safari  Situated at the heart of the malaria-free Eastern Cape province, Kwandwe is within easy reach of South Africa's spectacular coastline and provides the perfect beginning or ending to a journey along the famed Garden Route. The wide open spaces and tranquil scenery belie the area's turbulent history, and relics of the area's rich historical and cultural legacy can be found both on the reserve and nearby. Kwandwe itself consists of 22 000 hectares (54 400 acres) of a hauntingly beautiful but previously neglected part of the African continent where the area's natural wildlife has been painstakingly restored. Set in thick vegetation overlooking a dense valley, Ecca Lodge offers a breathtaking view onto an escarpment of steep shale cliffs. Expansive wooden viewing decks provide the ideal setting to soak up the bushveld atmosphere with a leisurely lunch or a sundowner drink. The Lodge's pagoda-style corrugated iron roofs and walls of wood panelling blend seamlessly into the magnificent landscape. Rooms are airy and open, with barely a barrier between the indoors and the African bush. ROOM & SUITE TYPES: Minimalist chic is the order of the day in modern, spacious bedrooms that share wraparound wooden decks with the suite's private sitting rooms. Retro light fittings and polished concrete floors combine with shades of olive and burnt orange for a warm yet modern look. The ultra-modern bathroom, with its mosaic mirrors and glassed shower, refreshes and delights. An outdoor shower with a shiny tin tub tips a broad wink at safari tradition. FOOD & WINE: Delicious fresh farm cuisine is prepared in the modern, open-plan kitchen. FACILITIES: Funky touches in décor and fittings surprise and delight at every step, while life sized animal photographs re-tinted in psychedelic colours add a touch of fun and fantasy. Plunge pools with solar heating create a dash of colour on each suite's wooden decks. A play centre for children keeps little hands busy for hours and a shared lodge pool provides the perfect place for a communal splash. An interactive kitchen tempts and tantalises with colours and aromas, while the deep chairs in the open dining areas invite you to linger over flavours and textures. ACTIVITIES: Twice daily game drives - explore the natural diversity of Kwandwe on early morning and late afternoon / evening game drives in an open 4x4 safari vehicle. An armed ranger and tracker team will share their extensive knowledge of the bush with you and will track the Big Five, as well as a variety of other wildlife. Morning drives begin as dawn breaks over the Great Fish River, and guests have the opportunity to see the predators winding up their nocturnal hunts and settling in for the day. Many animals take advantage of the cool morning hours to graze before the heat of the day. In the late afternoon the wildlife can often be spotted coming down to the river to drink. Night drives produces some unusual sightings, including aardvark, aardwolf, bat-eared fox and porcupine. Interpretive bush walks - in between game drives, take a closer look at the intricate details of the bush on a leisurely walk within easy reach of your lodge. Dense euphorbia thickets are best explored on foot, revealing a secret world of lichen, mosses and ferns. Various birds of prey and other species nest in the taller trees or in the spiny canopy. An armed ranger guides guests through up close and personal sightings of an occasional buffalo, bushbuck or bushpig. |
| Room Types | Basis | Bathroom | Validity | P/P Sharing | P/P Single |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suites | D/ L/ B/ B | En-suite | Low Season - 2010 | R3 695.00 | On Request |
| Suites | D/ L/ B/ B | En-suite | Mid Season - 2010 | R4 575.00 | On Request |
| Suites | D/ L/ B/ B | En-suite | High Season - 2010 | R6 935.00 | On Request |
African safari
Site Map – Links Directory
African safari blog
World Cup in South Africa – Kruger National Park – Cape Town Accommodation – South Africa travel – Sun City South Africa – South Africa accommodation
Safaris and tours in Africa : - South Africa safari – Botswana safari – Namibia safari – Zimbabwe safari – Zambia safari – Mozambique safari – Malawi safari – Uganda safari – Kenya safari – Tanzania safari – Overland Safaris
Copyright notice & user agreement
Copyright © 1999 - 2010 - Uyaphi Safaris CC/ Uyaphi.com
Click to E-Mail Uyaphi.com
Telephone Uyaphi.com: #27 (0) 21 788 3580
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
