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The perfect add-on to an itinerary featuring Cape Town and the Garden Route, and just two hours drive from Port Elizabeth, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is located in the beautiful and historically rich Eastern Cape. The region is steeped in history and culture stretching back to the San and Khoi peoples, whose legacy of rock paintings, artefacts and stone tools are of great importance.  The touch of the 1820 Settlers is everywhere - from the beautiful architecture and art in towns like Grahamstown and Fort Beaufort to the colonial furniture and fittings that were brought to manor houses.  The Kwandwe reserve covers 54,362 acres of exclusive, malaria-free wilderness and features 30 km of privately owned river frontage of the Great Fish River.  There are four separate lodges on the reserve, all with a highly distinctive character and all offering the same exceptional levels of service and welcome.  (See also Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge, Ecca Lodge and Melton Manor.)  Uplands Homestead is a lovingly restored 1905 farmhouse and is perfect for those for whom privacy is paramount.  Completely secluded and surrounded only by the African bush, it combines modern touches with classic architecture, and is ideal for a group or family of six people.  This charming lodge is always taken on a exclusive basis with your own private guide and 4 x 4 vehicle.    WILDLIFE The landscape is dominated by valley bushveld on open plains and rolling hills.  Thousands of animals, including the Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, rhino and buffalo) have been reintroduced to roam the reserve, which is also a haven for endangered animals and birds.  There are many unusual nocturnal mammals including aardvark, aardwolf, bat-eared fox and springhare.  This is also the home of the sociable and entertaining meerkats.   FACILITIES   The airy living and dining rooms each feature period fireplaces and have been restored to turn-of-the-century style.  A shady verandah with view of the beautiful African bush which surrounds Uplands. Uplands has its own chef who will create delicious, mouthwatering Pan-African meals and local specialities for you.  Try a bush banquet, under the magical African sky. Uplands also has a full size swimming pool and gazebo in its well-tended gardens.  No. of Bedrooms Three bedrooms, each with fully en suite modern bathrooms and private balconies; Uplands can accommodate a group or family of six.  Activities Twice-daily game drives in open 4x4 Land Rovers.  Swimming pool Walk in Kwandwe Reserve; hike along the river; track rhino on foot. A four-hour safari tour to the Valley of the Ancient Voices. Visit nearby Grahamstown. Prices from: £800 a night for the whole lodge including full board and all game activities. Find Similar Properties