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Gondwana Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Mountain hotel with spa, near Gondwana Game Reserve

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Luxury Villa (Ulubisi) | Living area
Front of property
Living area
Front of property
Reception
VIP Access

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
    Connecting rooms available
  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Free breakfast
    Free breakfast
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Spa
    Spa
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges
  • Full-service spa
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • In-room childcare
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • Airport shuttle
For families
  • Children stay free
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's club (free)
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Separate bathtub and shower
The price is $1,076
includes taxes & fees
$925 per night
Dec 2 - Dec 3

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3 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 2583 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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3 Bedroom Kwena Lodge Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 2583 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Villa (Ulubisi)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private outdoor spa tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 5000 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Kwena Lodge Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
  • 753 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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4 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 2583 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Heuningkip Farm, R327, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500

What's nearby

  • Gondwana Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort - 27 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 28 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Hartenbos Seefront - 30 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Santos Beach - 32 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 56 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

About this property

Gondwana Game Reserve

Bring the kids when you stay at Gondwana Game Reserve in Mossel Bay and they can enjoy the free kids' club. Guests can visit the spa to be pampered with deep-tissue massages, aromatherapy, or mani/pedis, and Safari Lodge Dining room, one of 3 restaurants, serves African cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other highlights at this luxurious hotel include 2 outdoor pools, free bike rentals, and a terrace.

All inclusive

All-inclusive room rates at Gondwana Game Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

À la carte meals and snacks included
Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues

Land activities

Bicycling
Kids club

Languages

Afrikaans, English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 28 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM
  • Contactless check-in available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • Contactless check-out available

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours
  • If you are planning to arrive after 4:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Up to 2 children (5 years old and younger) stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • Babysitting*
  • Free supervised childcare
  • Free children's club

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free uncovered onsite self parking
  • Free uncovered onsite valet parking

Transfers

  • Airport shuttle on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas
  • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast each morning 7 AM–10 AM
  • 3 restaurants
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised childcare/activities
  • Children's menu
  • Children's games

What to do

  • Mountain biking
  • Safari
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Fishing
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Whale-watching nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting room
  • Conference center (5382 square feet of space)

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 31 buildings/towers
  • Built in 2010
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in common areas
  • Communal living room
  • Adjacent to a golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Full-service spa
  • Massage/treatment rooms
  • Banquet hall
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes

Sleep well

  • Down comforter
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Turndown service
  • Premium bedding

What to enjoy

  • Deck or patio
  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone
  • Electrical adapters/chargers

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps

Special features

Spa

Tented Bush Spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, Swedish massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is open daily.

Dining

Safari Lodge Dining room - This poolside restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: ZAR 450 per person, per stay

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of ZAR 1500 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • In-room babysitting is available for an extra charge

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments and can be made by contacting the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses solar energy.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Gondwana Game
Gondwana Game Reserve
Gondwana Game Reserve Hotel
Gondwana Game Reserve Hotel Mossel Bay
Gondwana Game Reserve Mossel Bay
Gondwana Reserve
Gondwana Game Reserve Hotel
Gondwana Game Reserve Mossel Bay
Gondwana Game Reserve Hotel Mossel Bay

Frequently asked questions

Does Gondwana Game Reserve offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gondwana Game Reserve does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Gondwana Game Reserve?
Yes, there are 2 outdoor pools.
Are pets allowed at Gondwana Game Reserve?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Gondwana Game Reserve?
Yes, there's free self and valet parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Gondwana Game Reserve?
Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is ZAR 1500 per person one-way.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gondwana Game Reserve?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at Gondwana Game Reserve?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Garden Route Casino (23-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Gondwana Game Reserve and nearby?
Have fun with onsite activities like mountain biking, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation onsite includes game viewing, a wildlife and game drive, and a safari. Indulge in a treatment at the spa and enjoy a swim in one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools. Gondwana Game Reserve also has 2 bars and spa services, as well as a picnic area and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Gondwana Game Reserve?
Yes, there are 3 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining, African cuisine, and pool views.
Does Gondwana Game Reserve have rooms with private spa tubs?
Yes, each room has a deep soaking bathtub.
Does Gondwana Game Reserve have any outdoor private spaces?
Yes, every room features a deck or patio.
What's the area around Gondwana Game Reserve like?
Gondwana Game Reserve is located a short 1-minute walk from Gondwana Game Reserve.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

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Ahmad, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Exellent resort
Riyadh, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

JEREMY, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

محمية ولا اروع
محمية جميلة جدا الاكل مقبول نوعا ما الموظفين ممتازين سائق سيارة السفاري محترم وذو خبرة
rashid, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

World Class Venue - please two things to be done
World Class place, front of house top drawer and the Guide we had Clavin was a perfect host - the variation of animals was stunning, the Lodge we had was out of a postcard movie BUT some very easy things would make it a 12/10 experience - we waited ridiculously for a drink when arriving and even longer for food - seldom have i paid so much for accommodation to be so so so so cold in the Lodge....just could not get it warm and people stayed in bed with a blanket on - insane and meant we did nto utilise the wonderful space on offer
Tanja, 2-night family trip
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6/10 Good

Late check in after 3 and the room wasn’t cleaned and room dining its take life time to arrive after 2 hours off ordering food even when they know i have kid with t me ! And its wasn’t safe place we have been sornden by elephants and we where in our car no one tell as instructions out informed us what to do we think its was safe place but really last day i was soooooo scared and I think elephants will attack my family we go speed in our car then when i ask for guidance for take us outside i realize that I should wait the elephants until they walk alone and go far .. so we got lucky!!!!!!
nourah, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Enjoyable Stay
Gondwana was a different game reserve to our first one that we also done on our trip, the reserve is quite open so the plus side with that is that you see so many animals, we got to see lions after hearing them in the bushes eating there catch. We stayed in a 3 bedroom villa which was huge perfect for families. The game drives were great they get up very close to the animals. We enjoyed our stay here.
Julie, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceptional!
Our first safari experience which was made especially fantastic by the staff and location. Special mention to Hennie our safari guide who went above and beyond to search for lions for us on tbe last day. An exceptional place doing exceptional work.
natalie, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Best ever
It is an INCREDIBLE place! The staff are beyond professional and friendly!! It was the best ever holiday experience of this type. Do yourself a favour and just go! We stayed 5 days, I think 3-4 days are enough. Also go halfboard, slightly cheaper. Full board is just way too much food.
Innis, 5-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Wonderful location and scenery. The game drives were awesome Food was good but restaurant service was terrible.
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful Reserve with great opportunities to spot animals. Game drives and our ranger superb. Service at the restaurant and the food quality mediocre at the best (orders missed, chaotic evening bbq, 1 hours wait to have a breakfast etc). This is not acceptable for the price we paid This place has a huge potential if they get the issues with restaurant solved.
1-night family trip
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8/10 Very Good

Overall wonderful experience. Staff was not overly friendly
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very Good

Aldo, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lucilla, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Just an incredible experience from start to finish. There was nothing I could fault or would change. Can't wait to return!
Oliver, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

An amazing stay, beautiful surroundings, abundant game, lovely food and great service. Everyone went out of their way to accommodate us, especially with a young child. Megan was an awesome driver and guide, very patient and informative. Overall, a magical experience and we have been on 6 previous safaris, this was by far the best. Our only complaint was the lack of air conditioning or even fans in our villa. It made sleeping well impossible and should be addressed. They could not locate fans and it is a hot climate with few windows that would open. Doors could not be left open due to free roaming wildlife.
Philip, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Marko, 4-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

A very nice place to spend time for a day or two watching the animals in the forest in addition to the calm and nature, the staff are very excellent, the best time to visit them is during the summer when the temperatures are moderate and enjoy watching the animals during that time and enjoy the game drive.
1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome luxury Safari
Great game lodge that is in driving distance from Cape Town. All big 5 can be seen free roaming at the reserve. Zebras were roaming right in front of our window one day. Incredible experience. We had Henning as our guide and he tried to find all the animals for us on the game drives. Sadly we were out of luck to spot the 🦁.
Axel, 2-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Highly recommend!
Wow, I want to go back. Absolutely amazing place, people and service.
Kristel, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Two nights at Gondwana...A wonderful experience
We stayed in one of the Kwena huts which was very fitting as part of the game reserve experience. The hut was enclosed, so reasonably private, and overlooked two water holes. We saw a group of Cape Buffalos wander down to one of the water holes, munching on the vegetation on route. There were a three hour drive in the morning and evening. The reserve is vast but we saw plenty of wildlife thanks to our guide, Patrick’s, endeavours. Unfortunately, the lions were hiding on our drives, but others had seen them. Watching animals in their own free to wander environment was wonderful to see. We spent two nights at the reserve and enjoyed every minute
Steven, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

What an incredible game drive and location. It is about 4 hours from Cape Town. The daily views are incredible. They have lots of animals and they go out of their way to show you all of them. The game drive staff are very knowledgeable and the game drives are very very interesting. Would highly recommend!!!
Val, 3-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful game reserve with lots of animals and wonderful fijnbos scenery. This is not "a zoo" where numerous cars cue for the elephant or lion, they have a clear policy about exclusivity and respect for the animals and environment. The Fijnbos cottage was luxurious and well equipped. Please note you can enjoy lunch at the restaurant on your day of arrival (check in at 14 pm) so don't grab something on your way to the lodge. Although the food and service at the restaurant is good, I expected a bit more. Several wines were not available, the braai at the cottage is rather limited in the choice of dishes and ingredients. However, our main reason for booking Gondwana was enjoying nature and wildlife and that was a promise they kept
BAJ, 2-night family trip
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