Lodge · Thornybush
Monwana Game Lodge
The luxurious Monwana Game Lodge is situated within the Thornybush Game Reserve, on the banks of the Monwana River. The 11 500 hectare reserve consists of pristine savannah and borders the world-renowned Kruger National Park.
From R 33 610 per person sharing, per night
Special offer available on selected dates.
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About the lodge
An overview of Monwana Game Lodge.
The luxurious Monwana Game Lodge is situated within the Thornybush Game Reserve, on the banks of the Monwana River. The 11 500 hectare reserve consists of pristine savannah and borders the world-renowned Kruger National Park.
Highlights
- Enjoy an unhurried Big 5 private safari – personal and uncrowded, with close-contact animal encounters under the safe guidance of expert guides and trackers.
- The lodge is designed to integrate the outdoors seamlessly with the indoors. Double-volume vertical spaces, massive cathedral windows, and wide-opening doors keep you connected to the bush, no matter where you are.
You Should Know
- Children aged 10 years and older are welcome in the Monwana Villa.
The Details
Monwana epitomizes the perfect African safari. It is a place where you will feel simultaneously at home and completely pampered.
Immerse yourself in this warm haven, accentuated by rooms that usher in a new era of African interior design. These spaces are unpretentious yet undeniably luxurious, thoughtfully designed to consider and accommodate your every desire. Each accommodation provides effortless access to the main lodge areas for dining, relaxation, and mingling with fellow guests.
For guests seeking ultimate privacy and seclusion or celebrating a significant milestone, exclusive camp use is the perfect option. Contact us, and we will be honored to help you organize a memorable escape.
Price Includes
- Accommodation, all meals, two daily game drives, bush walks, water, hot beverages, and WiFi in the main area.
- Rates are per person sharing unless otherwise specified.
- Single supplements may apply.
- Contact us for a quote or speak with one of our agents for the best and most current rates available.
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.
The same as booking direct
Rates and dates.
Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 3 Jan 2027
Price your stay
Peak / migration
1 Jun 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
All-Inclusive - Premium cellar wines, spirits, two daily drives and airstrip transfers are all covered
Special offer
R 33 610
per person · night · normally R 50 420
≈ R 201 700 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Peak / migration
1 Sept 2026 – 30 Sept 2026
All-Inclusive - Premium cellar wines, spirits, two daily drives and airstrip transfers are all covered
R 50 420
per person · night
≈ R 302 550 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Shoulder
1 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
All-Inclusive - Premium cellar wines, spirits, two daily drives and airstrip transfers are all covered
Special offer
R 35 990
per person · night · normally R 47 990
≈ R 215 970 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 3 Jan 2027
All-Inclusive - Premium cellar wines, spirits, two daily drives and airstrip transfers are all covered
R 50 420
per person · night
≈ R 302 550 for 2 guests · 3 nights
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Current offers
Special offer available.
The reduced rates in the table above already reflect these offers for the periods listed.
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights and pay for only 3 nights: Validity for 2026: 4 Jan - 31 May & 1 Oct - 19 Dec 2026 | Validity for 2027: 4 Jan - 31 May
Honeymoon
For newlyweds on their honeymoon! Spend 3 nights at Monwana game Lodge and ONE of the happy couple gets 50% OFF of their accommodation
Family policies
Travelling with children.
What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Monwana Game Lodge, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .
- Minimum ages
- Stay 10+ · Game drives 6+ · Walking safari 16+
- Child rates
- Under 10 not accommodated. Ages 10–15 charged at 50% of adult per person sharing rate; 16+ at full adult rate. If two children under 16 share a room alone, one is charged the full adult rate (also applies to interleading rooms).
- Family rooms
- Family unit available.
- Care
- Kids' programme · Babysitting available
- Exceptions
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Standard minimum age to stay is 10. The Family Suite (2-bedroom, max 2 adults + 3 children) includes two private game drives daily with a FGASA-accredited guide and tracker, accommodating younger children via the included private vehicle. The Monwana Residence (exclusive-use, 2 bedrooms, max 4 adults + 2 children) similarly includes a private vehicle, child minding, butler, chef and housekeeper. Game drives: children aged 5 and younger are not permitted on standard game drives per the SADC rate sheet — drives minimum age is 6 on shared vehicles, with younger children accommodated only on private vehicles via the Family Suite or Residence.
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Your specialist for this lodge
Safari Specialist - Southern Africa
Knows Monwana Game Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.
With Sara across the team.
"Our consultant Zené has been wonderful to work with. She responds quickly and has a great initution for what we are looking for. She has put together a great package for us. So far the process with Safari.com has been outstanding."
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From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Monwana Game Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.
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