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Monwana

Guests warm themselves by the lobby fireplace or find serenity at the outdoor oasis, with natural splendor surrounding them at every turn

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Monwana Lodge, nestled in national park greenery, offers a full breakfast on the sunny terrace. Wander garden paths with scenic views, refresh in the outdoor pool, and enjoy nearby spa massage therapy. Laundry facilities and praised comfort complete the experience.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • All inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is ￥790,490
￥935,277 total
includes taxes & fees
Feb 4 - Feb 5

Room options

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

Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Separate bedroom
Memory foam bed
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
  • 98 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Family Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Ceiling fan
Blackout drapes/curtains
2 bedrooms
Premium bedding
  • 98 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

Monwana Residence

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private pool
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchen
  • 310 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Thornybush Game Reserve, Monwana is in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Selati Nature Reserve and Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, while Nyani Cultural Village and Mafunyani Cultural Village are cultural highlights. Discover the area's wildlife on a nearby safari, or try your luck with game drives and game viewing. Visit our Thornybush Game Reserve travel guide
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Map
1380, Limpopo, Hoedspruit, Thornybush Game Reserve

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS)
    91 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kapama Southern Camp Restaurant
    47 min drive
  • Boma
    44 min drive

About this property

Monwana

All-inclusive lodge in a national park
Take advantage of free full breakfast, a terrace, and a garden at Monwana. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), supervised childcare (surcharge), and a water dispenser
  • Wedding services, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at Monwana have comforts such as private pools and premium bedding, as well as perks like heated floors and laptop-friendly workspaces.
More amenities include:
  • Reusable coffee/tea filters, recycling, and LED light bulbs
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, deep soaking tubs, and hair dryers
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and heated floors

All inclusive details

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

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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
  • 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

  • 100% renewable energy
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling 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-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Memory foam mattress
  • 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
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Composting
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heated floor
  • Heating
  • 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

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
This property uses wind and solar energy, plus a grey water recycling system and eco-friendly cleaning products
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 is also known as

Monwana Game Lodge Hoedspruit
Monwana Game Lodge
Monwana Game Hoedspruit
Monwana Game
Monwana Lodge
Monwana Hoedspruit
Monwana Game Lodge
Monwana Lodge Hoedspruit
Monwana Lodge
Monwana Hoedspruit
Monwana Game Lodge
Monwana Lodge Hoedspruit

Frequently asked questions

Does Monwana have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Monwana?

As of Feb 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Monwana on Feb 4, 2026 start from ￥790,490, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Monwana pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Monwana?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Monwana?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee.

Does Monwana provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Monwana?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Monwana located?

Situated in a national park, this all-inclusive lodge is 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Selati Nature Reserve and within 12 mi (20 km) of Timbavati Private Nature Reserve and Nyani Cultural Village. Mafunyani Cultural Village and Tintswalo Hospital are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

Monwana Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Staff & service

9.8

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, Los Angeles CA

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!!!

10/10 Excellent

Günter, Wien

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.

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.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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