Monwana Game Lodge

We had the most incredible time at Monwana! The entire staff was warm and welcoming, they truly made us feel like part of the family! Al & Nic were amazing on each of our game drives. We couldn't believe all of the animals we were able to see, we were blown away! The lodge staff made sure that so many aspects of our trip were personalized. Little gifts on our pillow at night, notes written on the mirror from the housekeeper, having our drinks ready before we even asked for them. We cannot rave about Monwana enough! We are already planning our next trip back!

Monwana is a lovely boutique style safari lodge . The rooms are all suites and the most fussy of travellers will not be disappointed. You have two bathrooms with showers and one with a bath , plus an outside shower . And a separate changing room . There is also a separate lounge and bar and coffee/tea area . The suite has its own pool and deck overlooking a very active waterhole . You can see everything from elephants to leopards ! The main area is where you eat all your meals and your butler will assist you from first thing in the morning till after dinner . They will tailor the meals to your dietary needs as well. Besides 3 generous meals a day there is a tea; snacks in your rooms and snacks and drinks on both your morning and evening game drives . All alcohol is free unless you want an oversea wine or champagne . There is also a gym and wine cellar . We had the highly accomplished ranger/guide EJ who was patient; endlessly informative and determined to make our experience excellent; and her tracker Nick, who was silent but deadly and managed to find us some incredible sightings . The lovely Kim was incredible and made our birthdays a wonderful celebration . We were treated every evening with lovely gifts and sweet notes on our beds and even mini chocolate cakes for our birthdays . If there were any issues or problems she was on it in a flash . The food was generally good . We had an exceptional kingklip in a coconut broth with coconut rice . We found the service sometimes s a bit delayed but it did not detract from the experience. I don’t think the experience will disappoint . It’s worth noting that the lodge can be a bit of a mission to find . Our driver got lost as well as another couple who arrived after us. The lodge bizarrely has one sign as you enter the reserve and after that you need to follow the red rocks… So we got lost twice and travelled an extra 30 minutes before we were given better instructions .

What a treat! So detail orientated. Great guest experience. Luxury!