Melton Manor

Melton Manor is a luxurious four-bedroom safari villa located in the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, a Malaria-free area in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, close to the Garden Route. This elegant frontier farmhouse combines distinctive South African style with contemporary comforts and offers spectacular views of the Fish River and Afromontane forests.

The four expansive and stylish bedrooms are designed around a central courtyard with a large swimming pool, designed for sociable, family living.

Start the day with a morning game drive in search of cheetah, black rhino or elephant. Back at the lodge enjoy a lavish breakfast, then head out on a bush walk or relax by the pool before setting off on an afternoon game drive.

Family Friendly Activities

Children are most welcome at Kwandwe's private safari villas including Melton Manor, and and at Kwandwe Ecca Lodge. The family safari programme is exceptional and a real highlight of any stay here. Safari schedules can be customised with flexible game drives and no minimum age restrictions. On arrival, children receive a welcome gift that includes an activity book, games, and a pledge to ‘live green.’ Safari experiences are tailored to family preferences, whether it's adjusting wake-up times or focusing on specific interests. Children can enjoy scavenger hunts, fishing trips, cooking lessons, and eco-educational games, while parents can arrange for complimentary childminders if needed. Families can also contribute to conservation by planting Spekboom or engaging in voluntourism activities through the Ubunye Foundation. A dedicated children's menu with nutritious options is available at all lodges on the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve.

Location & Getting There

Melton Manor is located on the Eastern Cape of South Africa. The nearest national airport is in Port Elizabeth, 160 km (100 miles) from the reserve. There are daily scheduled flights from both Cape Town and Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth. From there, it is 2 hours by road to Kwandwe Private Game Reserve. The reserve also has a private airstrip and helicopter transfers can be arranged.

Weather

Rainfall occurs from September to May. The temperatures between October to March are high and may reach above 36 degrees. Winter (May-August) has lovely warm days and cool evenings and mornings.