Gondwana Game Reserve

Wild, beautiful, and pure South Africa. At Gondwana, you’ll wake up to lion calls and end your day watching waves roll in from the Indian Ocean. Big 5 safaris, fynbos-covered hills, and ocean sunsets all in one spot.

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Where the bush meets the breakers

Just four hours from Cape Town, Gondwana sits near the coastal town of Mossel Bay, right in the middle of the Garden Route. It’s one of the few malaria-free Big 5 reserves in the Western Cape, surrounded by open plains, rolling mountains, and the scent of wild fynbos. Close enough to the sea for a surf, but far enough inland to feel completely off the grid.

The Gondwana Experience – Big 5 safari in the Western Cape

This is real-deal safari territory, no need to head north. Gondwana is home to lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, and leopards, along with giraffes, zebras, and cheetahs. Morning game drives, golden light, coffee stops in the bush, and evening sundowners as the sky turns orange. Add luxury lodges that blend into the landscape, eco-friendly design, and guides who live and breathe this land. Whether you are a first-timer or a seasoned traveller, Gondwana hits that sweet spot between wild and comfortable.

A collaboration between adventure and relaxing

This is where adventure meets relaxation. A few Charlie’s favourites:

Big 5 game drives with local guides who know every track and pawprint
Guided bush walks through valleys and wild fynbos
Junior Ranger safaris for kids (and big kids)
Lazy picnics and sundowners with a view
Day trips to the coast for swims, surf, or seafood feasts
Braais, bonfires, and stories under a sky full of stars

Why we love Gondwana

Because it’s the perfect wild twist to your Garden Route adventure. After days of coastal drives, wine tastings, and forest hikes, Gondwana brings the bush right to your road trip. It’s one of the only places along the Garden Route where you can spot the Big 5 without detouring far inland. No malaria tablets, no crowds, no long transfers, just real safari vibes surrounded by fynbos and mountain views. Go from ocean sunsets to lions at sunrise in one day.

Mossel Bay – The coast next door

Just half an hour from Gondwana, Mossel Bay brings the beachy side of the Garden Route to your safari. Long stretches of sand, whales breaching offshore, and seafood straight from the ocean. Stroll the St. Blaize Trail, snorkel with seals, or grab a cold beer with ocean views before heading back to your lodge. Easy, sunny, and full of local flavour.

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All your burning questions about Gondwana Game Reserve & Mossel Bay answered

It’s about a 4-to-4.5-hour drive from Cape Town via the N2, making it one of the most accessible Big 5 safari destinations along the Garden Route.

Yes. Gondwana is located in the Western Cape and operates in a malaria-free zone, perfect for families and travellers looking for a safari without the extra medication hassle.

You will spot the Big 5, along with giraffes, zebras, cheetahs, antelope, and hundreds of bird species.

Anytime, really. But from May to September the bush is drier, the animals gather around waterholes, and sightings are unreal.

Yes. The reserve offers family villas, child-friendly game drives, and fun junior ranger activities.

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