Western Cape

Gondwana Private Game Reserve


Gondwana is one of the few Big Five reserves in the Western Cape, making it a key addition to Garden Route itineraries. The reserve focuses on conservation and restoring indigenous fynbos vegetation, offering a distinctly different safari setting compared to traditional bushveld reserves.

Gondwana Game Reserve provides an authentic African Safari Experience close to Cape Town. Less than a four-hour drive from Cape Town International Airport, along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route, the Private Game Park offers a distinctive and luxurious malaria-free Safari Holiday destination with free-roaming Big 5 Safari Animals.Gondwana Game Reserve offers guests attentive service, fine African Cuisine, inspiring interiors, expert Game Rangers, and an array of activities including Big 5 Game Drives, Mountain Biking, Hikes, Africology Spa Treatments, and the popular Junior Ranger programme.Herds of wildlife including eland, giraffe, hippo, gemsbok, cheetah and zebra can be seen on the majestic Gondwana Game Reserve landscape with awe-inspiring views of the Langeberg and Outeniqua Mountains in every direction. Indigenous Fynbos vegetation cloaks the undulating valleys, adding vivid colour and interest to a Big 5 Game Viewing and wilderness experience.

At a glance

Location Western Cape, near Mossel Bay
Getting there ±4 hours from Cape Town / 1 hour from George
Size ±11,000 hectares
Ownership Private reserve
Game experience Big 5
Malaria risk Malaria-free
Safari style Guided private reserve safaris
Landscape Rolling hills and fynbos vegetation
Wildlife highlights Big Five in a unique fynbos environment
Best for Garden Route safaris combined with coastal travel

Accommodation & specials in Gondwana Private Game Reserve

Save 25%
Gondwana Private Game Reserve
Western Cape, Gondwana Private Game Reserve

From R5,630

Winter Special

From 01 Aug to 30 Sep 2026

Sign Up to Our Newsletter