Welcome to Gondwana Big Five Game Reserve
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Return with us to Nature’s Perfect Playground

Situated in the heart of the Garden Route, you will find a beautiful piece of land that will stir your senses. Set on 11,000-hectares, Gondwana Game Reserve holds the distinction of being the only Fynbos reserve in the world with free roaming Big Five game as well as endangered species like the Cape Mountain Zebra, Black Rhinoceros, and Black Harrier among many others. Its breathtaking beauty will sooth and delight you with its endless mountain views and green rolling hills blanketed in colourful fynbos.
The reserve is accessibly situated 25 minutes outside the charming coastal town of Mossel Bay and a mere 4 hours drive from Cape Town. It shares the areas’ idyllic climate, second most moderate in the world, and is Malaria-free, offering prime year round game viewing.
Latest News
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Gondwana welcomes first Giraffe
Gondwana Game Reserve welcomes the world’s tallest land mammal to the 11,000 hectare reserve.
The memorable release of giraffe took place this morning in the reserve’s awe inspiring Nauga Valley after their short journey from the Eastern Cape.
Safaris and Activities

Guided horse-back safaris, guided Fynbos walks, fishing and mountain biking also available in the 1000 hectare walking area situated within the reserve, fast becoming Gondwana’s most popular outdoor activities offered within the fully inclusive rate. Safaris are conducted in open game viewing vehicles. Day visitors are welcome.
Gondwana Private Residences

Only a few private residences remain within this five star game reserve with its world class facilities. Gondwana Game Reserve offers a lifestyle unlike any other, an accessible, unspoiled bush experience amidst the splendor of indigenous Fynbos right in the heart of the Garden Route.
Ranger Diaries

Mukani
This is a story of a zebra that earned his stripes by proving his rank.
As some of us know, there is a Plains zebra on the reserve that does not particularly like hanging out with his own kind, in fact he has taken a liking to the rare Watusi cattle herd that grazes Gondwana plains. Everyone always thought that he had an identity crisis. However recently my fellow horsemen and I found out that this is not entirely the case…read more
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