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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 with the world-renowned Kruger National Park.
The intimate lodge can be booked exclusively and is the ideal getaway for couples, families, and small groups. Mowana prides itself on its personalized service, opulent accommodation, exquisite meals, and Big Five game-viewing which ensures an unforgettable safari.
Monwana Lodge boasts three luxurious Standard Suites, a Honeymoon Suite and the Monwana Suite which is child-friendly. All suites have expansive secluded timber decks, with glorious views over the waterhole or river.
Standard Suites have a bedroom with a king-size bed draped in mosquito netting, a large en-suite bathroom, writing desk, air conditioning, in-room safe, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, and a patio. Two of the three suites are inter-leading which are ideal for families.
The Luxury Monwana Suite features a king-size bed draped in mosquito netting, en-suite bathroom, a private lounge with a fireplace, writing desk, air conditioning, in-room safe, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, and a large viewing deck.
The Honeymoon Suite has a breathtaking bedroom with a king-size bed draped in mosquito netting, an open-plan bathroom complete with a sunken bath and exquisite views, writing desk, air conditioning, in-room safe, hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities, and a viewing deck.
The facilities at Monwana Lodge includes a bar, dining area, outdoor boma, swimming pool with loungers, and a large timber deck with incredible views over the waterhole.
The lodge offers early morning and late afternoon ranger-led safaris in open vehicles. Trackers will also accompany guests on nature walks, which provide the chance to learn about the diverse fauna and flora, track animals, view the multitudinous birds of the region, share in traditional folklore, and learn the medicinal uses of local plants and trees.
Thornybush is a fully fenced private game reserve teeming with wildlife. The private reserve is home to an abundance of species: 147 mammals including the "Big Five", 114 reptiles, 507 birds, 49 fish, 34 amphibians and 336 trees. Thornybush guests are treated to frequent sightings of the shy and secretive black rhino. Night drives often reveal the elusive genet, civet, bush baby, porcupine and caracal, with the possibility of observing predators hunting and stalking their prey.
Monwana is an accredited Bird Life South Africa - "Birder Friendly" establishment and is home to around 300 bird species. This includes the renowned 'Big Six', namely Ground hornbill, Martial Eagle, Saddle-billed stork, Pel's fishing owl, Kori Bustard and Lappet-faced vulture.
Migratory birds are present from November to April. Notable birds in the area include the Groundscraper thrush, Malachite Kingfisher, Martial eagle, Fork-tailed drongo, Namaqua dove, Green-pigeon, Black-crowned night heron, Blacksmith Plover, and Lesser Spotted Eagles.
Activities offered nearby include boat cruises, helicopter flights, cultural tours, hot-air ballooning, treetop canopy tours and the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre.
Monwana Game Lodge is ideal for solo explorers, couples and families looking for a unique safari experience.
Rate Excludes
Transfers, beverages, gratuities, items of a personal nature, conservation fees and TOMSA Levy.
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at the lodge. Child rates are applicable.
Children are accommodated in two suites sharing an inter-leading door or the Monwana Suite which comprises of two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Children under the age of 6 years are not permitted on game drives.
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on bush walks.
Children staying at the lodge will receive a kiddies backpack.
Childminding is available at an additional cost.
Rates
SPECIAL
Stay3 Pay2 Special
- Special
From $ 860
- Single: $ 1,290
- Unit sleeps: 2
Minimum 3-night stay, No single supplement during select dates below
| Dates | Rates (PPS) | Rates (SINGLE) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2019 — 20 Dec 2019 | $ 892 | $ 1,339 |
| 05 Jan 2020 — 02 Apr 2020 | $ 860 | $ 1,290 |
| 20 Apr 2020 — 30 Jun 2020 | $ 860 | $ 1,290 |
SPECIAL
Stay4 Pay3 Special
- Special
From $ 1,290
- Single: $ 1,935
- Unit sleeps: 2
Minimum 4-night stay, No single supplement during select dates below
| Dates | Rates (PPS) | Rates (SINGLE) |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2019 — 20 Dec 2019 | $ 1,339 | $ 2,008 |
| 05 Jan 2020 — 02 Apr 2020 | $ 1,290 | $ 1,935 |
| 20 Apr 2020 — 30 Jun 2020 | $ 1,290 | $ 1,935 |
Suites
From $ 430
- Single: $ 645
- Unit sleeps: 2
| Dates | Rates (PPS) | Rates (SINGLE) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2019 — 31 Dec 2019 | $ 446 | $ 669 |
| 01 Jan 2020 — 31 Dec 2020 | $ 430 | $ 645 |
Monwana Suite
From $ 490
- Single: $ 736
- Unit sleeps: 2
| Dates | Rates (PPS) | Rates (SINGLE) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 Jan 2019 — 31 Dec 2019 | $ 490 | $ 736 |
| 01 Jan 2020 — 31 Dec 2020 | $ 535 | $ 802 |
Reviews
"Warm welcome, attentive service, excellent food, great kindness, beautiful rooms. We had only a two night stay, I wanted to stay for a week to enjoy the peace, comfort and nature. The entire staff did their best to make us feel good."
- Antonella
"Just perfect. Very beautiful place in the middle of nature. There are inyala's all around the place and there is a waterhole just outside the place where you can see wild life drink. We've been here two nights and did 4 game drives. We've seen all of the big 5 and 2 times a leopard very close. and of course many other wildlife. Love the place!"
- Sander
"The professionalism and the detailing this reserve has sincerely share with is unique. The entire staff, the manager, the ranger everybody cares for the guest. It is a bubble from which the emptiness surrounds when departing. The animals coming next the pool, the giraffes drinking at the small lake when you lunch, the sunrises and the colours are incredible. I recommend the place, the atmosphere and the magic. We will come back!"
- Daria
"It was truly my pleasure to be here for three days in August 2014 with my teenage daughters. Monica, Chewie, and their team provided us with an amazing stay. The rooms had everything we could possibly need, the food was outstanding, and the game drives were extraordinary. I'd revisit again if at all possible!"
- Lisa
"Very good sightings on all drives. Lovely well appointed game lodge with its own water hole. Over abundant food! Emma and Jacque make for a great lodge management team. Nothing was too much trouble. Stayed 3 nights which was ideal."
- Barbara
"What can I say!! This place was amazing!! We traveled with a group of 6 and we pretty much had the place to ourselves with a great view of the watering hole. This was the best experience I have ever had and I would def. do it again as well as recommend this place to others!! Our Ranger and Tracker were the best!! They were able to track whatever we wanted to see and had great knowledge for us about the animals!! The food, the hospitality was fantastic as well!! Everyone on the staff was just the best, friendly, personal, helpful and so accommodating. This place truly felt like home!!! Just so much I could write but to sum it all up everything was just absolutely superb!! Wish I could do it all over again!!"
- Amanda.
"Emma & Jacques made us feel very welcome, just like part of the family! Food was great with plenty of variety Room was lovely, overlooking the waterhole. Jacques knows so much about everything. Jacques & Morris(tracker) are a great team,they found so many animals and we have loads of photos and amazing memories."
- Sally
"Everything about the place was great. Emma and Jacques were the perfect hosts who took a genuine interest in our well being. Jacques is passionate about the wildlife and was extremely kind to our 4 children taking plenty of time to answer the hundreds of questions he was bombarded with ! The food was amazing and the lodge's layout around a waterhole fantastic. Everybody from Sidney the tracker, to Tyron a host and Niklas our barman made us feel so at home. Game sightings were plentiful including multiple big 5."
- Michael P
"This was one of the best experiences of my life. I went with family and friends and the experiences we had were all thanks to the amazing staff at Monwana. Jaques and Emma are some of the most caring and loving people I have ever met. They truly wanted to make us have a very personal and amazing experience! I will recommend this vacation to everyone! Morris constantly shocked and amazed us when we would be driving at night down a bumpy road, and he would spot a tiny gecko in this giant bush. Our jaws were constantly dropped on these amazing games drives. After only three days of being at Monwana, it was extremely hard to leave because it felt like home! You better believe that I am coming back to Monwana and bringing more people so they to can share the experience."
- Michael
"Just returned from a trip to South Africa where we introduced our two teenage granddaughters to the delights of safaris! Our first stop on this occasion was to Monwana Game Lodge and it could not have been a better choice or introduction. We were made very welcome, nothing was too much trouble and there were lots of little touches which made our time there even more special! Jacques and Morris were great trackers and their knowledge was amazing, we saw the big 5 well within 24 hours of our arrival! All the staff were very helpful and friendly and the accommodation was really good, it was great to have inter-leading rooms for the girls. Food was superb! Carlet was always around to help if we needed anything. Morris ensured we had hot water bottles and blankets for the early morning drives and Carlet ensured we always came home to a hot flannel and a welcome back drink, (the Amarula was the best!!). Jacques has a wicked sense of humour and was great fun to be around! The waterhole was regularly visited throughout the day by a wide variety of animals and as our rooms overlooked this, we could sit on the outside porch area and watch them at our leisure. Would highly recommend Monwana, a great place to visit!"
- Linda
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