South Africa Camps & Lodges
Uplands Homestead, Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, South Africa
A Private Camp, Villa or Lodge in South Africa
Camp Details
The scenery surrounding Uplands Homestead is the making of childhood dreams. The most remote of the four villas, located in the west of the reserve, the immediate manicured garden contrasts with the African wilderness beyond: sweeping slopes decorated with hundreds of aloes and the tranquil Great Fish River valley stretching into the distance.
Built in the early 1900s, the original farmhouse has been lovingly restored to ensure its charm, warmth and character shine through. There are three suites with private verandas and en-suite bathrooms, and antique mirrors and yellowwood chests and wardrobes blend seamlessly with air-conditioning, in-room safes, underfloor heating and other conveniences. The kitchen is the homestead’s heart and soul, where meals are created to be shared by friends and family under the African sky.
WHY CHOOSE UPLANDS HOMESTEAD?
• A family villa with heritage and charm and imbued with old-world romance
• View a wide variety of wildlife species and eco-systems in one unique location.
• From hands-on wildlife conservation to community involvement, you too can make a difference
Questions about Uplands Homestead
How private is Uplands?
It is the most remote of Kwandwe's four villas, in the west of the reserve, and is taken on an exclusive-use basis from ZAR 68,000 per villa per night. The manicured garden gives way to slopes covered in hundreds of aloes and the Great Fish River valley beyond.
What is the house itself?
An original farmhouse built in the early 1900s and carefully restored, with three suites, each with a private veranda and en-suite bathroom. Antique mirrors and yellowwood chests and wardrobes sit alongside air-conditioning, in-room safes and underfloor heating.
Do we have our own guiding team?
Yes, villa rates include a private ranger, tracker and vehicle, so game drives, big game walking safaris and bushwalks run to your schedule. All meals, soft drinks, South African premium and sparkling wines, spirits, beers, laundry and airstrip transfers are also covered.
Activities
Kwandwe Uplands Homestead Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 May – 30 Sept | Exclusive Use | ZAR 68000 |
| 2025 - 2026 | 1 October 2025 – 30 April 2026 | Exclusive Use | ZAR 99500 |
| 2026 | 1 May – 30 Sept | Exclusive Use | ZAR 74800 |
| 2026 - 2027 | 1 October 2026 – 30 April 2027 | Exclusive Use | ZAR 109450 |
Rates are Per House / Villa unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Uplands Homestead rates include:
• Accommodation as specified and transfers to/from the lodge airstrip.
• All meals, soft drinks, South African premium & sparkling wines, local & premium brand spirits, beers, & game drive refreshments.
• Morning and afternoon game drives in open safari vehicle, big game walking safaris, guided bushwalks, morning visits to the Mgcamabele Community Centre (subject to availability).
• A specialist guide is available every day for shared specialist experiences, including big game walking, birding and photography.
• The rates for Ecca Lodge Family Suites, the villas (Uplands Homestead, Melton Manor & Fort House) include private ranger, tracker and vehicle.
• Laundry, child-minding, emergency medical evacuation insurance & VAT
Questions about Uplands Homestead
How private is Uplands?
It is the most remote of Kwandwe's four villas, in the west of the reserve, and is taken on an exclusive-use basis from ZAR 68,000 per villa per night. The manicured garden gives way to slopes covered in hundreds of aloes and the Great Fish River valley beyond.
What is the house itself?
An original farmhouse built in the early 1900s and carefully restored, with three suites, each with a private veranda and en-suite bathroom. Antique mirrors and yellowwood chests and wardrobes sit alongside air-conditioning, in-room safes and underfloor heating.
Do we have our own guiding team?
Yes, villa rates include a private ranger, tracker and vehicle, so game drives, big game walking safaris and bushwalks run to your schedule. All meals, soft drinks, South African premium and sparkling wines, spirits, beers, laundry and airstrip transfers are also covered.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome to Uplands Homestead.
Questions about Uplands Homestead
How private is Uplands?
It is the most remote of Kwandwe's four villas, in the west of the reserve, and is taken on an exclusive-use basis from ZAR 68,000 per villa per night. The manicured garden gives way to slopes covered in hundreds of aloes and the Great Fish River valley beyond.
What is the house itself?
An original farmhouse built in the early 1900s and carefully restored, with three suites, each with a private veranda and en-suite bathroom. Antique mirrors and yellowwood chests and wardrobes sit alongside air-conditioning, in-room safes and underfloor heating.
Do we have our own guiding team?
Yes, villa rates include a private ranger, tracker and vehicle, so game drives, big game walking safaris and bushwalks run to your schedule. All meals, soft drinks, South African premium and sparkling wines, spirits, beers, laundry and airstrip transfers are also covered.
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