Kwandwe Melton Manor

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape,

Situated along South Africas eastern coastline is the Eastern Cape province, renowned for being a world-class, malaria-free safari destination. In the heart of the Eastern Cape is Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, a conservation victory boasting 22 000 hectares (54 400 acres) of former farmland that has been restored and restocked with wildlife. This pristine wilderness area is home to Africas Big Five, and is the perfect start or end to a journey along the breathtakingly beautiful Garden Route.

Thousands of animals including lion, black and white rhino, buffalo, elephant and cheetah roam the diverse landscape. Kwandwe, meaning: Place of the Blue Crane in Xhosa, is home to a population of these rare, highly endangered birds (South Africas National Bird) The Reserve is also sanctuary to other threatened species such as Knysna woodpecker, Cape grysbok, black wildebeest, crowned eagle and black-footed cat

With sweeping views of the afromontane forests, Melton Manor at Kwandwe is a sole-use safari villa with four en-suite bedrooms. This spacious contemporary Frontier farmhouse is u-shaped and characterised by high ceilings and deep, cool verandas overlooking the central courtyard and its large, inviting swimming pool.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms:
This villa sleeps eight guests in four en-suite bedrooms.

The bedrooms each have their own spacious bathroom with big tubs facing the pristine bush beyond, and innovative butler hatches for discreet room service. The gracious guest areas feature fireplaces for evenings spent relaxing with a glass of wine or reading a good novel.

Living Areas:
The interiors humorously combine traditional mid 20th century furniture with the latest in South African design. Handmade clay chandeliers and Nguni cow hides sit comfortably with painted vintage ball and claw armoires, all anchored with fabulous dry packed sandstone walls.

The interactive, contemporary farmstyle kitchen is abuzz with chefs cooking up wholesome and always delicious farmhouse dishes with Eastern Cape flair.

Outdoor:
Both open and welcoming, the Manors inner courtyard provides a focal point for shared hours, while the deep verandas of each bedroom suite offer stunning views of Kwandwes blue-lit hills.

Other:
At Melton Manor the smallest detail of your stay is planned according to your specific wishes. The villa is perfect for family holidays or parties of friends.

Your private safari vehicle, complete with team of tracker and ranger, stand waiting to begin your adventure as and when you please.