Nothing is was great

Breakfast and location were fantastic

Stayed in March 2023

chalets we’re a bit far to drive back and forth to lodge

staff was very attentive and great. chalet was very nice

Stayed in March 2023

The food didn’t meet our expectations. It was ok, but we were expecting more from a place like this.

It’s an amazing experience, the game drives are incredible. The huts have everything you need and very stylish.

Stayed in March 2023

nothing

exceptionally clean…well designed

Stayed in March 2023

Information provided on timings for the day differed to the actual programme. Poor gluten free offerings with lack of understanding on the dietary requirements for Coeliac despite being given significant notice. Wood burner was poorly fitted and leaked water from the chimney during the rain and belched smoke (all guests reported the same issue due to poor chimney airflow).

Incredible views and location. Comfortable bed. Luxury toiletries. Size of the game reserve is huge. Guides were brilliant. Beautiful pool.

Stayed in March 2023

the food was quite variable - we wouldn't return for anything more than a game drive plus breakfast package.

the location and staff were great.

Stayed in February 2023

Some staff said the would follow up and never did. however the main manager and our ranger did what they said they would

our lodge was well equipped and the main lodge for our meal was good

Stayed in March 2023

The game reserve does NOT really have Big 5 as they advertised. We asked some staff and they literally told us there was NO leopard. we were just taken aback that there were not many animals here.. you could drive for 30min without seeing anything. (not sure maybe it is normal for a reserve as this is our first time but we just came from a national park and saw so many animals all the time and were just surprised)

The property itself is really beautiful. scenery, decoration, service AMAZING. Food is really good too. Spa is really nice too. This is a great place for R&R for sure but not so much for animal viewing.

Stayed in February 2023

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A beautiful, large and well-kept house in the quiet. With eland antelope, black wildebeest, impala, springbok near the house. On the way to the main house we saw buffalo and rhino, a small private safari. On the safari we were guided by the ranger Cordelia, an animal whisperer. Thank you for the unforgettable impressions.

Stayed in March 2023

food was good, but maybe slightly below the 5* standard

Design, game reserve, accomodation, friendly rangers

Stayed in March 2023

The lunch was hamburgers and french fries. Everything else was made with more high quality standards.

The game drives!

Stayed in March 2023

An amazing safari experience with very attentative staff who do everything to make your stay ever so enjoyable. The inclusive food was better than expected and had great option for both vegiterians and meat eaters. The bar prices were very reasonable, suprisingly cheaper than I was expecting. I would also highly recomend having a massage in their tented bush spa while you are there.

Stayed in February 2023

Some restaurant staff very slow, but nonetheless friendly, although had to prompt or chase them most of the time for service. Didn't like BBQ night options. Requested bottle water once and was told it wasn't possible, maybe as it was early morning before the game drive. Would offer bottled water in future before game drives. Location and services on site are absolutely brilliant, although room service could clean room and clear empty glasses/empty bins in rooms more often.

Kelvin/Calvin the Ranger was brilliant, went above and beyond to help us find some animals we hadn't seen yet, dedicated and amazing at his job. Also Eunice in the spa is amazing, friendly and professional. Staff friendly and welcoming, facilities on site brilliant and room spacious and private

Stayed in February 2023

The giraffes are in a separate fenced off area to the other animals (as they don't want them eaten by lions). The cheetah's have trackers around their neck. Experiences in other parts of S Africa in the past have felt more authentic, but this was perfect with our little boy. A large charge was added to our bill from the gift shop that we didn't purchase. It was removed when I noticed it, but had I not checked thoroughly, I would've been significantly down.

Such a beautiful location. The Kwena lodges and the pool with the firepit and the restaurant is all just dreamy. Wildlife roams right up to the accommodations. When we arrived, there were zebras in the carpark. We also came across a buffalo on our way back from dinner to the cottage. We were with our 3 year old, and were accommodated with another young family for a game drive at no extra cost. The game drive was good, but I don't think there's a huge amount of game on the reserve to see.

Stayed in January 2023

One member of staff was a bit direct and difficult about our 2 boys coming on the game drive (despite Gondwana having already said they could come), which was a shame, but he (the next day) realised his mistake and tried to be more friendly the next time...

We had heard wonderful things about Gondwana, and it was all true! The game drives were great, and they accommodated our 5 and 3 year old boys on the main game drives (with other guests with children). Anya, our ranger, was brilliant and very knowledgeable. The Fynbos Villa was one of the best holiday accommodations we had ever stayed in! And the restaurant and bar were great.

Stayed in February 2023

Stunning personal service and beautiful property. Outstanding safari experience

Stayed in February 2023

excellent lodges, food fabulous, service great, game drive awesome, guide very informative.

Stayed in February 2023

Service on the whole was good but during meals could be improved.

Our game driver Heinrich was excellent, super patient and stayed out until late (last driver home every night) to ensure we saw the lions. Really made the trip

Stayed in February 2023

Amazing experience with great service, awesome food and so many amazing animal sightings. We would love to go back immediately!

Stayed in February 2023

nothing

everything - spectacular- comfortable and clean

Stayed in February 2023

Food was good but not to the standard I expected.

It was remote and a true game reserve experience.

Stayed in February 2023

N/A. Everything was perfect.

What a stay! Gondwana goes straight up to the top of best places we have ever stayed in. Overall the park is amazing and greatly managed, the game drives were spectacular and the staff was unbelievably supportive and helpful throughout our stay. We stayed over for 2 nights with a small baby (1.5y old) and we were accommodated on a beautiful and huge villa (would fit 8 people), the staff was able to accommodate for us going on a couple of game drives with the baby - which she absolutely loved - and you are able to enjoy the pool / restaurant to relax in between. Couldn't have been a better experience, honestly. If you are driving from Cape Town like we did it can seems a bit of a long drive, but it is definitely worth it - one of the highlights of our trip to South Africa

Stayed in January 2023

The drive up to the Reception and the fact we had a long and difficult drive between our bush villa and the reception / restaurant / swimming pool area.

The environment was spectacular, and the animals were fantastic.

Stayed in February 2023

Blown away by this place. Zebras having a drink from pool on arrival was just the start of many magical moments. The staff were super helpful (thanks Izzy!) and our game driver Anita deserves special mention also for her encyclopaedic knowledge of the animals on the game drive. A very special place.

Stayed in January 2023