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Monwana

Property class: 5 and above

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An outdoor seating area with a fire pit, wooden deck, and ambient lighting.
A bathroom with a large mirror, a sink, and a framed picture of a zebra.
A spacious room with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a dining area. There are framed pictures on the walls and a window with curtains.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a mirror.
A bedroom with a bed, bedside lamps, a nightstand, a vase with branches, a wicker basket, and a hat on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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Thornybush Game Reserve, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, 1380
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre
    ‪51 min drive‬
  • Place, Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate
    ‪52 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Suite

  • 1055 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a chair, and a mirror.

Family Suite

  • 1055 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Monwana Villa | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, minibar, in-room safe

Monwana Villa

  • 3337 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Thornybush Game Reserve

With a stay at Monwana in Thornybush Game Reserve, you'll be in a national park, and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Selati Nature Reserve and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. .This all-inclusive lodge is 12.4 mi (20 km) from Nyani Cultural Village and 15.6 mi (25.1 km) from Mafunyani Cultural Village.
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What's nearby

  • Selati Nature Reserve - 16 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 37 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 39 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre - 51 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 52 min drive - 27.2 miles

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 91 min drive

About this property

Monwana

Monwana offers 7 accommodations with private pools and safes. Memory foam beds feature premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Guests can make use of the in-room espresso makers and minibars. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 7 guestrooms, featuring private pools and heated floors. Your memory foam bed comes with premium bedding. Bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and gift shops/newsstands.
At Monwana, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, laundry facilities, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Guests may use a roundtrip airport shuttle for a surcharge, and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Monwana has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

All inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private pool
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Composting
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heated floor
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Utility fee: ZAR 176 per person, per night
  • Resort fee: ZAR 1000 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Per property policy, children under 6 years old are not permitted on game drives.

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property class

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

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Monwana Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great lodge run by great people. Saw the big 5 in just one morning! The wildlife tours where exciting. The food was over the top!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
O time do lodge é incrível, a comida, a acomodação. Tudo perfeito
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

LUIZ CARLOS

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tudo muito bom, com excessão do entupimento do ralo do box e o mal cheiro do esgoto
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

This Place is a MUST!!!!

I cannot say enough good things about this lodge. Staff, service, quality everything was superb! Worth every penny spent and this incredible stay here!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Günter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Einzigartiges Erlebnis

Ein außergewöhnliches Erlebnis in einem luxuriösen Anwesen in einer privaten Game Lodge. V.a. das Personal ist sehr freundlich und kompetent und macht den Aufenthalt einzigartig! Vielen Dank an Nikki, Werner, Maurice & Co. für 3 großartige Tage und tolle Erlebnisse mit den Tieren Afrikas.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Amazing safari lodge!

We had a fantastic stay at Monwana game lodge. Nikki was a great host and Werner and Morris were a fantastic duo as ranger and tracker. Would highly recommend this truly memorable place to anyone and the small intimate nature of the lodge makes it even more special.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2018