GONDWANA LEHELE VILLAS

Gondwana’s Lehele Family Villas offer all the comforts of home, ideal for families and groups of friends. Children ages 3 and older are welcome.

The villas are remotely located with total privacy to enjoy the beautiful Cape environment and passing wildlife.

The spacious three- and four-bedroom ensuite villas feature double-volume lounge and dining areas with wood-burning fireplaces, all opening onto a wraparound deck with magnificent valley and mountain views.

Full Board Guests self-drive to Lehele Lodge for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and game drives on roads suitable for 2×4 vehicles.

As of June 14, 2024, children (3-12 years) staying at our child-friendly Lehele Lodge are welcome to join Game Drives.

NO CHILDREN UNDER 3 years are allowed on game drives (For safety reasons and free-roaming predators).

Facilities at Gondwana Lehele Villas:

Villas are approximately 350m2 – to 460 m2 in size and ideal for families and groups.
Villa facilities include an Open plan, double-volume lounge, kitchen, and dining area with a thatch roof, fireplace, and TV.
Expansive deck with BBQ and magnificent valley and mountain views.
Bedrooms with king or twin beds, seating areas, fireplaces, and private deck areas.
En-suite bathrooms with walk-in showers, deep baths, double sinks, cotton percale linen, bath towels and bathrobes, non-allergenic pillows, a hairdryer, and a tea station. In-room safety deposit box, electricity: AC 220V, free Wi-Fi.
Twice-daily housekeeping with turndowns.

Safari Activities at Gondwana Lehele Villas:

Embark on captivating game drives in open game viewers, led by Gondwana’s skilled field guides dedicated to providing you with an immersive experience.

These expert guides not only share their profound knowledge and passion for our magnificent reserve but also unveil its hidden treasures, offering you unforgettable encounters with nature. Departure times for game drives are adjusted seasonally, ensuring optimal opportunities for witnessing the diverse wildlife in its natural habitat.

Indulge in the thrill of game drives, seamlessly integrated into your stay with our full board packages, promising exclusive and enduring connections with the extraordinary beauty of the reserve.

Health & Wellness at Gondwana Lehele Villas:

Gondwana’s Spa offers a full treatment menu utilizing the luxurious Africology product range which makes use of South Africa’s indigenous plants.

Indulge in a rejuvenating escape at Gondwana’s Tented Bush Spa, where our treatment menu showcases exquisite, all-natural products from Africology.

Nestled within the pristine beauty of the reserve adjacent to Kwena Lodge, our two private treatment rooms offer an intimate and strategically positioned sanctuary to immerse yourself in the awe-inspiring surroundings.

Bringing Ancient Wisdom to Today’s World, Africology makes use of the healing essences of some of South Africa’s indigenous plants, Rooibos, Aloe Ferox, Marula, and African Potato.

The active ingredients in our skincare products are valuable in the repair process and assist with the restoration of damaged skin tissue.

We select activities that bring balance and harmony to the skin.

The Wildlife at Gondwana Lehele Villas:

Our expert field guides reveal Africa’s wildlife to Gondwana’s guests in a Cape Fynbos environment, a truly unique safari experience!

Exhilarating encounters on game drives with endangered species like the Cape Mountain Zebra and Rhinoceros will provide lasting memories.

Over 15 species of antelope can be found on the reserve including kudu, eland, bontebok, waterbuck, sable, grey reebok, and many more.

The free-roaming Big 5 species also keep things interesting with many visits to the lodge from the elephants and lions!

Gondwana is home to 17 carnivore species ranging from the small grey mongoose and small-spotted genet to medium-sized species such as the caracal and bat-eared fox, to the very large and powerful lion.

Gondwana’s Endangered and Protected Species Area is 1000 ha and home to the endangered Bontebok, Cape Mountain Zebra, and sable.

Guests can also enjoy informative Fynbos walks with their field guide and explore the diversity of our fynbos plants, as well as endemic birdlife that occurs nowhere else in the world, such as the Black Harrier and Orange Breasted Sunbird.

The vastness of Gondwana, coupled with the area’s excellent climate and terrain, make the reserve well suited to multiple species of game which are frequently seen by guests.

Gondwana’s wildlife population is thriving, with numerous offspring from zebra, eland, wildebeest, and Red Hartebeest, in particular.

Book your stay with Gondwana and experience the joys of our breathtaking wildlife firsthand.