Eastern Cape
Kwantu Private Game Reserve is located on the legendary Sidbury Plains, in the heart of Frontier Country, along the banks of the Bushman’s River – a mere hour’s drive from Nelson Mandela Bay in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. Travellers from Cape Town will take the N2 toward Gqeberha, enjoying the scenic Garden Route and all its splendour, en-route to Kwantu.
A drive from Durban will see you travelling along the N2 through the majestic Transkei, and should you be visiting us from Bloemfontein, enjoy the beautiful countryside whilst driving along the N10. From Gqeberha, take the N2 towards Makhanda, and continue for approximately 80 km turning left at the Sidbury turnoff and following the signs to Kwantu (approximately 15km later). Rolling hills, flat grasslands, lush forests and historical frontier architecture will greet you at Kwantu. The unspoilt bushveld and clear blue skies meet to provide a magnificent setting to explore the rich wildlife and intriguing history of this scenic paradise.
Kwantu also has a rich heritage of its own: the historic village of Sidbury, with its 1820 Settler roots, lies inside the reserve. Read more about Kwantu.
The Adventure Capital Of South Africa!
THE EASTERN CAPE
This rich and culturally diverse region is the birthplace of international peace icon, and former South African President, Nelson Mandela. Renowned for its magnificent beaches and favourable climate, the Eastern Cape offers visitors a feast of adventure, from yacht cruises, scuba diving expeditions, and watersports, to safaris and township tours.
Nelson Mandela Bay
Nelson Mandela Bay, which includes Gqeberha, Kariega and Despatch, is a tourist destination in its own right. The Bay is served by Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, a host of outdoor adventures, and The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment Complex – a thriving hub of cuisine, nightlife, and entertainment for all ages.
Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
The coastal city is home to Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport, some of the most beautiful beaches in the country, an oceanarium, a host of outdoor adventures, various entertainment and shopping complexes – which are thriving hubs that offer different cuisines, nightlife, and entertainment for all ages.
Kariega (Uitenhage)
This historical town was founded in 1804 by landdrost (district magistrate) Jacob Glen Cuyler and named in honour of the Cape’s Commissioner-General Jacob Abraham Uitenhage de Mist by the Dutch Cape Colony governor, Jan Willem Janssens. The town boast the AutoPavilion, place of cars and legends, which first opened its doors in 2004, for history lovers who can meander through the historical town by visiting the Drostdy, Cuyler Manor and Old Railway Station Museums that relate a fascinating chronicle of the communities that called Uitenhage home before and after colonialism.
Makhanda (Grahamstown)
Kwantu is also close to the historic city of Makhanda (formerly Grahamstown), known as the “City of Saints” and home of the annual National Arts Festival where art-lovers, musicians, dancers and stage performers are attracted from all walks of life. The Arts Festival entertains visitors with Opera, Jazz, Music Indaba, exhibitions, Student theatre, films and tours.
