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Reflections Eco-Reserve is situated in the Rondevlei within the Garden Route's Wilderness Lakes District, Western Cape, South Africa.

A designated 'Ramsar site' holding global wetland and biodiversity significance. 4 luxury, self catering guest chalets and 2 beautiful, en suite Glamping tents on an 80 hectare private nature reserve, with a focus on environmental sustainability. Great mountain biking, walks and bird watching.

01/06/2026

Many of our guests love a good wine tasting, and one of our top recommendations is Herold Wines.

Less than an hour and a half from Reflections Eco-Reserve, Herold Wines is tucked between the Outeniqua Mountain Range, which means you get breathtaking views while sipping a delicious variety of handcrafted wines.

Other than wine tasting, guests can explore more of the mountain range with a hike along one of their mountain trails and grab a pizza or cheese platter from their bistro.

Photos: Herold Wines

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29/05/2026

A stay in our glamping tents along the Rondevlei includes a cosy setting for you and your loved one, filled with mornings drinking coffee on your deck, and evenings chatting around your private fire pit.

Take a drive to the beach for a snorkel or a sunbathe on the sand, go wine tasting at some of our favourite wine estates, and have a hearty dinner at one of the restaurants by our reserve.

If you'd rather not drive anywhere, Reflections Eco-Reserve is the best place to unwind, take a leisurely stroll along our trails, or go on a guided hike with Tim, our specialist guide and reserve owner, to learn more about our rehabilitation process and the life of our reserve.

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27/05/2026

Wining and Dining on the Garden Route.

Did you know that the Garden Route has several vineyards and wine estates?

For those who love a classy wine tasting paired with stunning views, these are some of the wine farms to add to your itinerary:

- Bramon Wine Estate
- Herold Wines
- Packwood Wine Estate

From Reflections Eco-Reserve, visitors can take an easy drive to these establishments for a day of good company, good wine, and iconic Garden Route views.

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25/05/2026

Reflections Eco-Reserve is a peaceful escape along the Garden Route, just outside Wilderness.

In 2007, the first conservation steps were taken to return this degraded landscape to ecological health. Invasive alien plants were removed across the reserve, beginning with 27 hectares. Thereafter, pioneer trees were planted in a process of biomimicry to kickstart the recovery of the Critically Endangered Knysna Sand Fynbos.

More than 3,500 trees were planted, helping to stabilise soil and create shelter. Over time, nature took on much of the restoration through bird-dispersed seed and wildlife movement. Now birds, insects, mammals, and plants are reclaiming the now 80-hectare reserve.

The reserve's glamping tents and eco-cabins welcome friend groups, families, and couples to explore this rehabilitated area as well as to discover more of the Garden Route.

Watch our latest short film to find out more about Reflections Eco-Reserve: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18fPZKogeX/

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22/05/2026

LAUNCH: Reflections Eco-Reserve | Reflect | Restore | Discover - launching our story on South Africa's iconic Garden Route

Set within the Garden Route National Park on the Rondevlei, Reflections is a restored wilderness area.

The landscapes are complemented by activities in and around the reserve, allowing you to connect with nature.

Reflect on the natural world and our place within it – while watching light and sky reflected across the wetlands and Wilderness Lakes.

Our two en-suite glamping tents are tucked beside the vlei, where couples can sit on their deck and watch the birds on the water.

Our four timber eco-chalets have three rooms, an indoor fireplace for cosy nights in, and a private firepit for evenings spent with your loved ones.
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Watch our latest short film, produced with our Love Africa Marketing team.

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18/05/2026

NEW WEBSITE

We are excited to announce the launch of our new website.

For us, Reflections Eco-Reserve offers a place to reflect on the natural world, on our place within it, and on our inner lives, while watching light and sky mirrored across the Rondevlei’s still waters.

On the edge of the Rondevlei, within the Wilderness Lakes of South Africa’s Garden Route, lies an 80-hectare protected Eco-Reserve where wetlands and wildlife are returning through ecological recovery.

Visit our new website to learn more about this wild area and why you want to add it to your bucket list: https://reflectionsreserve.com/

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08/05/2026

REFLECT

Meet Tim and Angelique Carr, co-owners and custodians of Reflections Eco-Reserve.

The Carrs met nearly 30 years ago while working at a private game lodge in South Africa, quickly discovering shared passions and ideals for conservation and wild, open spaces.

Tim’s journey led through some of the country’s most respected reserves, including large-scale landscape rehabilitation programmes that motivated and inspired the Carrs to contribute to conservation in their own small way. He worked as a field and specialist guide across Africa.

Angelique’s path brought complementary strengths in logistics, hospitality, and marketing.

By the time they arrived on this property along the Wilderness Lakes on the Garden Route in 2007, they carried both the experience and the conviction to begin restoring a landscape of their own.

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Reflections Eco-Reserve Rondevlei
Wilderness
6560

Telephone

+27716834133

Website

http://www.reflectionsreserve.com/

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