A family-friendly African Big 5 safari
Big 5 Private Game Reserve · Eastern Cape
Free-roaming Big 5 and five-star lodges – all inside one 6,000-hectare reserve, about an hour from Gqeberha.
What we offer
Your safari, your way
Stay overnight in one of our lodges, visit for the day, or bring your group. Every option includes guided Big 5 game drives on our private, malaria-free reserve.
Overnight Safari Stays
Luxury lodges inside the reserve, with all meals and two game drives per night included.
Day Visits
A 3-hour Big 5 game drive with snacks on arrival and a meal, morning or afternoon.
Groups & Events
Weddings, conferences, year-end functions and school groups, with halaal catering.
Volunteer & Ranger Training
Hands-on conservation programmes and an 8-week FGASA field guide course.
New at Kwantu · Opening November 2026
Buffalo Plains
13 brand-new suites inside the reserve, a short walk from main reception and the restaurant.
- Ideal for families, groups and couples
- Smart TV in every suite
- Modern en-suite bathrooms
Where you'll stay
Every lodge is inside the reserve
Wake up with the Big 5 around you. Choose the lodge that suits your group; all overnight stays include meals and two game drives per night.
Pollards Inn Hotel
Hotel rooms and family rooms, ideal for the whole family.
Luxury Bush Lodge
Private lodge units in Big 5 territory, ideal for couples.
Elephant Ridge
Peaceful rooms surrounded by the natural beauty of the bush.
Opening Nov 2026Buffalo Plains
13 new suites for families, groups and couples, near reception and the restaurant.
Experience Kwantu
See the reserve in three minutes
Big 5 game drives, lodges inside the reserve and the wide open Eastern Cape bush, about an hour from Gqeberha.
Luxury Bush Lodge
Pollards Inn Hotel
The Pollards Inn Hotel is the ideal location for an African Safari for the whole family as it is situated in an enclosed area of the Big 5 game reserve.
Elephant Ridge
Elephant Ridge rooms offer peace and tranquillity, while also immersion into the natural beauty and wildlife.
Buffalo Quarters
Perfectly designed for families, Buffalo Quarters promises comfort and convenience in the heart of the Kwantu Village.
Lions View
The Lions View Villa is ideal for families and groups.
Your Big 5 Safari. Your Luxury Escape.
The Ultimate Safari Experience
Experience Big 5 game drives, birdwatching and outdoor activities at award-winning, malaria-free Kwantu Game Lodge. Enjoy luxury accommodation, personal service and delicious cuisine, with space to unwind. Ideal for safari weddings, honeymoons, family getaways, conferences, team building and group outings.