Who owns Gondwana Reserve?
Mark
Gondwana is the first authentic free-roaming Big Five Reserve in the Western Cape, situated on 11 000 ha of fynbos and proteas. Owners, Mark and Wendy Rutherfoord, started Gondwana six years ago, transforming a series of cattle and sheep farms into an 11,000-hectare safari destination.
How big is Gondwana Game Reserve?
26,000 acre
Less than a four-hour drive from Cape Town International Airport, along South Africa’s scenic Garden Route, the 11,000-hectare (26,000 acre) Private Game Park offers a distinctive and luxurious malaria-free Safari Holiday destination with free-roaming Big 5 Safari Animals (lion, buffalo, elephant, rhino, and leopard).
How do you get to Gondwana Game Reserve?
Directions to Gondwana from Cape Town
- Exit the city onto the N2 highway.
- Travel on the N2 highway towards George / Mossel Bay – you will be on the N2 for the majority of the trip.
- Take a left turn at ( R327) the Herbertsdale / Mossdustria road just before the Petroport and Engen One-Stop.
What do you know about the Gondwana supercontinent?
Gondwana was an ancient supercontinent that broke up about 180 million years ago. The continent eventually split into landmasses we recognize today: Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula.
Where is Gondwana located?
Gondwana, historic region in central India, comprising portions of Madhya Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, and Maharashtra states. It is inhabited by the Gonds, a group of Dravidian-speaking peoples exceeding three million in population, who are among the officially designated Scheduled Tribes.
What is the best private game reserve in South Africa?
The following top private game reserves in South Africa offer visitors the chance for unforgettable visits in truly spectacular surroundings.
- Kapama Game Reserve, Limpopo Province.
- Sabi Sands Game Reserve, Kruger.
- Mala Mala Game Reserve, Kruger.
- Shamwari Game Reserve, The Eastern Cape.
What did Gondwanaland look like?
During Gondwana’s stint as the southerly supercontinent, the planet was much warmer than it was today — there was no Antarctic ice sheet, and dinosaurs still roamed the Earth. By this time, it was the Jurassic Period, and much of Gondwana was covered with lush rainforest.
What is the Gondwana theory?
The concept that all of the continents of the Southern Hemisphere were once joined together was set forth in detail by Alfred Wegener, a German meteorologist, in 1912. He envisioned a single great landmass, Pangaea (or Pangea). Gondwana comprised the southern half of this supercontinent.
Who was king of Gondwana?
The Gondwana Kingdom was ruled by Rajgonds. The Rajgonds are the ruling class among the Gond tribe.
Is the Gondwana Game Reserve in Cape Town?
Gondwana Private Game Reserve provides Safari Lodge Accommodation and an authentic African Safari Experience close to Cape Town.
Where is Gondwana Garden Route in South Africa?
Conveniently located in the heart of the Garden Route of South Africa, Gondwana Private Game Reserve provides the perfect Safari Holiday destination near Cape Town for visitors wanting to experience an African Safari at a Private Game Reserve. Just a 4-hour drive from Cape Town
Where to see the Big Five in Gondwana?
A mere 25 minutes from Mossel Bay in the Southern Cape, Kewna lodge can be found on the 11 000 hectare Gondwana Game Reserve. This is the only fynbos reserve in the world that is home to free roaming Big Five game, as well as being malaria free.
Which is the only fynbos Game Reserve in the world?
This is the only fynbos reserve in the world that is home to free roaming Big Five game, as well as being malaria free. The elegant and luxurious Kwena Lodge is family friendly and ideally placed for guests wanting both a safari and Garden Route experience.