Monwana Lodge

Monwana Lodge

TGCSA Star Grading

Description

We are situated in the heart of Thornybush Game Reserve and invite you to come and stay with us to experience a true African safari in style. Monwana Lodge is situated in the heart of ?Big 5 country? and you can view these majestic animals as well as other wonders of the African bush from the comfort of our game-viewing vehicle.

The lodge itself is luxurious and offers you all the modern facilities to make your stay a very comfortable one. So come for a visit and we guarantee that you will leave with memories to treasure forever!

Monwana Lodge is a four star exclusive game lodge, consisting of six luxury suites. The lodge is run in a friendly, homely atmosphere encouraging guests to relax and enjoy themselves.

Monwana Lodge is situated in the Thornybush Game Reserve, which shares common boundaries with the Greater Kruger National Park and is approximately 11 000 hectares in size. This is big 5 country in the heart of South Africa s pristine bushveld.

Monwana Lodge is located on the perennial Monwana River. The waterhole is strategically positioned so that animals are always within view. The Monwana river is the ecological backbone of the Thornybush Game Reserve, flowing briefly after heavy rains.

Thornybush Game Reserve is well known for its abundance of game. There is a great diversity of animal and birdlife with over 56 mammal and 300 bird species.

Pre-dawn wake up for tea and coffee, before departing on the morning game drive. An experienced ranger and tracker, with extensive knowledge of the area, will read the previous night's tracks and lead you to where the excitement is, for instance tracking the big five. Game drives are on an open Land Rover, which will ensure the best possible game viewing experience.

A full brunch is served on return, followed by a midday siesta, a refreshing swim or waiting for the game to quench their thirst at the waterhole.

High tea is served in the afternoon followed by another exciting game drive. A sundowner drink compliments the African sunset leading to the night drive. Night time brings out the predators and many other nocturnal animals. Spotting nightlife or hearing a lion roar in the distance is an exhilarating experience.

Return to camp to freshen up and enjoy a drink with your ranger and hostess to discuss the day's sightings. A three course dinner concludes the day.

Weather permitting, one can enjoy a typical South African braai on our deck over-looking the Monwana riverbed. This is the ideal South African way of relaxing around a cozy fire with the sounds of the African nightlife in the distance.

Summers are hot with temperatures peaking around 40 degrees Celcius (Oct - Feb).

Winters are mild with cold mornings/evenings (Mar - Sept).

A warm jacket is required for morning and evening drives.

Cuisine

All meals are freshly prepared in Monwana's kitchen and we cater to a wide variety of tastes.

Meals are served in common dinning areas and can be enjoyed on a cold winter's night in the indoor dinning area with an open fire, or outside on a warm summer's evening with a view of the waterhole.

Accommodation

Luxury Accommodation

Monwana consists of six double rooms, including two family unit suites and a honeymoon suite. For your comfort all rooms are air-conditioned and have separate bath/shower and toilet facilities. Each unit has it's own private deck or patio over-looking the waterhole or bushveld, where you can enjoy a drink and watch the spectacular bird life or game wander by.

All rooms are beautifully appointed with attention to detail. At the end of the day guests can return to their rooms and relax in comfort. All beds are fully netted and rooms are serviced daily.

Ndebele Units

 This suite accommodates two people and has two 3/4 beds and looks out onto the bushveld and Monwana River.

Bushman Unit

 This suite can accommodate four people. It has two en-suite twin rooms with inter-leading doors and can be used as a family unit.

Shangaan Suite (Honeymoon Suite)

This suite can accommodate two people and has a king-size bed and also looks out onto both the Monwana River and waterhole.

Lulu Suite

Facilities

Facilities

All the facilities of Monwana Lodge are geared towards ensuring that your stay is as comfortable and entertaining as possible. The following facilities at the Lodge are available to our guests:

A swimming pool which faces the waterhole. 

 A Gazebo with comfortable chairs for your reading and leisure, over-looking the waterhole.

A Boma and large wooden deck which extends out onto the Monwana River. 

A Curio shop. In and outdoor dining areas. 

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Rates

2009 rates:
1 May - 30 June R2 050.00 per person per night
Luxury king size suite R2 915 per person per night
Full camp R13 450

1 July - 19 December R2 400.00 per person per night
Luxury King size suite R3 360.00 per person per night
Full camp R16 640

20 December - 31 December R2 760.00 per person per night
Luxury king size suite R3 870 per person per night
Full camp R19 135

Please note: Rates serve as a guideline only and are subject to change without notice.