Monwana Game Lodge
Thornybush Game Reserve, Northern, South Africa · Virtuoso
Located within Thornybush Nature Reserve in the Greater Kruger, Monwana Game Lodge offers an intimate safari experience in one of Africa's most celebrated wildlife destinations. Home to the Big Five and an extraordinary diversity of wildlife, this vast, unfenced wilderness allows animals to move freely across more than 14,000 hectares of protected landscape. With just six suites and an exclusive-use villa, Monwana is designed around privacy, flexibility and personal connection. Contemporary architecture and generous indoor-outdoor living spaces create a seamless connection to the surrounding bushveld, while private decks, temperature-controlled plunge pools and views across the waterhole or…
With just six suites and an exclusive-use villa, Monwana is one of the most intimate luxury safari lodges in the Greater Kruger. Guests enjoy exceptional Big Five wildlife viewing, highly personalised service and the flexibility to experience safari at their own pace. For travellers seeking privacy, space and meaningful connection to nature, Monwana offers a contemporary safari experience that feels both exclusive and deeply personal.
What you get booking it through us
- Upgrade not applicable at this property
- Daily breakfast for up to two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant (already included in property rates)
- A complimentary 50 minute massage for up to 2 guests per room, once during stay
- *Private riverbed sundowner with lanterns, styled bar, and chef’s canapés, once during stay
- Monwana Signature Gift
- Stays of 4+ nights will also receive a complimentary VIP luxury transfer from Hoedspruit Airport (high-end SUV or V-Class)
- Stays of 5+ nights will also receive a complimentary scenic helicopter flight, once during stay
- Early check-in / Late check-out, subject to availability
These are the Virtuoso benefits on file for this property, on top of the hotel's own best flexible rate — not a discount and not a package. How the benefit stack compares to booking direct.
Current offers
- Fly- In Promotion — through 2027-04-30 · Enjoy 10% off accommodation and a complimentary connecting flight with Federal Airlines when you stay two or more nights at both Monwana Game Lodge and Lion Sands Ivory Lodge, creating a seamless safari journey between the Greater Kruger and Sabi Sand Nature Reserve. Details 10% off accommodation Complimentary connecting flight with Federal Airlines Promotion validity dates: 1 September 2025 - 30 April 202 Valid when staying two or more nights at both Monwana Game Lodge and Lion Sands Ivory Lodge Includes Monwana Residence and Fish Eagle Residence Applicable to FIT bookings only Subject to…
- Friends Of MORE - Return Guest Promotion — through 2027-05-31 · Enjoy 10% off accommodation for returning guests and their accompanying family and friends when staying at Monwana. Details 10% off accommodation Valid for returning guests and their accompanying family and friends Applicable to FIT bookings only Subject to availability Block-out dates 20 December – 3 January Terms and Conditions Promotion applies to contracted STO rates only May be combined with other promotions Please reference the promotion when making your enquiry
- DiscoverMORE — through 2027-05-31 · Enjoy 10% off accommodation when you include Monwana Game Lodge as part of a journey across two or more MORE Collection properties. Details 10% off accommodation Valid when booking Monwana Game Lodge and one or more additional MORE Collection property Applicable to FIT bookings only Subject to availability Block-out dates 20 December – 3 January Terms and Conditions Promotion applies to contracted STO rates only Not valid in combination with other promotions Please reference the promotion when making your enquiry
In the know
Monwana's exclusive-use villa offers a fully private safari experience for families and small groups, with a dedicated field guide and tracker team, private chef, butler and concierge service.
The property, in facts
| Where | Thornybush Main Gate, Thornybush Game Reserve, Northern, South Africa |
|---|---|
| Category | Resort / Leisure |
| Property type | Hotel or Resort |
| Rooms | 7 |
| Room types | 3 |
| Nearest airport | Hoedspruit Airport (HDS) · 655 miles |
| Advisor programme | Virtuoso |
| Style | Sophisticated |
| Known for | Adventure, Ecotourism, Wellness |
Rooms and suites
- Monwana Villa — Explore the Villa One exclusive-use villa accommodating up to six guests. The villa features two en-suite bedrooms, expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces,…
- Monwana Family Suite — Explore the Family Suites Two two-bedroom Family Suites. With views over the waterhole or surrounding bush, each Family Suite features two en-suite bedrooms,…
- Monwana Suites — Explore the Suites Four Luxury Suites. Each suite features a spacious bedroom and lounge area, freestanding bath, indoor and outdoor showers, air conditioning…
In the room
Air Conditioning · Balcony/Lanai/Terrace · Bathrobe · Butler Service · Ceiling Fan · Coffee/Tea Maker · Fireplace · Hair Dryer · Internet Access · Kitchen · Mini Bar · Non-Smoking · Private Pool · Refrigerator · Safe · Sitting Area · Slippers · Turn Down Service
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