Kwandwe Private Game Reserve, South Africa

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Take 20,000 hectares (49,000 acres) of farmland. Restore it and restock it with African wildlife. Overlap it with six of South Africa’s seven biomes. Situate it in an area that is malaria free and within a two-hour drive of a major airport, miles of sun drenched coastline, and tourist attractions that will please even finicky adults and kids. Add the intrigue of frontier land and wars between Dutch farmers, English settles and Xhosa nation. The result? A small gem. Kwandwe or place of the blue crane in Xhosa is ideal for families in search of a wildlife safari that offers more than excellent birding and exceptional wildlife viewing.

Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Photo Gallery
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Photo Gallery
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Photo Gallery
Kwandwe Private Game Reserve Photo Gallery
 
History & Culture
 
A wildlife safari at the Kwandwe Private Game Reserve provides an opportunity introduce the kids to the Xhosa culture and people. Learn about the consonantal clicks that make the Xhosa language unique.
Xhosa History & Language
Wikipedia
Omniglot
Maps
 
Maps are a great way to get the kids involved in family vacation planning and gain insight to the area you are traveling to. Use online maps to locate destinations in the province of Eastern Cape, find major motorways and plot your route to the game reserve.
Books
 
Books are a great way to learn more. Get a recommended reading list for a wildlife safari that covers nature as well as literature.
Suggested Reading List African Safari
e-gnu.com
Music & Sound
 
Explore wildlife through sound. Listen to an elephant trumpet and a lion snarl and roar. Learn to identify birdcalls before you depart on a bird watching tour.
Southern African Wildlife Sounds
The British Library
News
 
Read South African news online and brush up on South African current events from politics to economics and sports to entertainment. Discover what South Africans are reading.
South African Newspapers
SABC news
Business Day
Kids' stuff
 
Did you know that South Africa is home to both the largest and smallest land mammals? Discover South African trivia and find fun facts about South Africa. Introduce your children to conservation and wildlife, test their knowledge, and play wildlife games online before you depart on a wildlife safari or birdwatching tour.
Trivia & Fun Facts about South Africa
ZAR.co.za
Wildlife Facts and Games
Kid's planet
Organizations
 
Associations and non-profit organizations can be a valuable resource as well as means to get involved. Find out more about a few of the organizations involved in conservation matters ranging from South Africa's marine and animal life.

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