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Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Family-friendly upscale lodge with 2 restaurants

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Welcome to Mongana Safari Lodge, featuring a thatched roof and a charming entrance with a covered walkway.
Enjoy a serene waterfront view from this expansive deck, surrounded by lush greenery and overlooking the calm waters.
Relax and socialize in our serene outdoor dining area, surrounded by lush greenery and a tranquil atmosphere.
Enjoy a diverse spread of food and drink options in our spacious buffet area, featuring a beautifully designed counter and elegant lighting fixtures.
Relax in our spacious lobby with a high ceiling, surrounded by a patterned floor and comfortable seating area.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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Plot 2239, Chobe River, PO Box 266, Kasane
  • Mowana Golf Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • CARACAL Biodiversity Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Kasane (BBK)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View (Paraplegic Room)

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Standard Twin Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Executive Suite)

  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Relax in a spacious room with a large bed, a comfortable seating area, and a convenient table with a lamp.

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Deluxe Room)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Relax in this serene retreat with a large bed, canopy bed runner, and a balcony overlooking lush greenery.

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Presidential Suite)

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Standard Double Room)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Premier Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Kasane

Kasane retreat .You'll be steps from Mowana Golf Course and a 5-minute walk from Cuando River. Also, Kasika Conservancy is within 2 miles (3 km) and Impalila Conservancy is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mowana Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • CARACAL Biodiversity Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chobe Crocodile Farm - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate - 12 min drive - 9.2 km

Getting around

  • Kasane (BBK) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cresta Mowana Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Buzz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Nando's Kasane - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus Coffee & Curry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Loapi Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

Family-friendly upscale lodge with 2 restaurants
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A children's pool, a fitness center, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours).

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kasane lodge.

  • 116 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 3 bars or lounges
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised childcare (surcharge)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. These individually furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries.

This Kasane lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Mowana Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Languages

English, Zulu

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Supervised activities for children (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BWP 200 per person
  • 2 restaurants
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • A poolside bar
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's pool
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately BWP 200 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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; cash is not accepted
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cresta Mowana
Cresta Mowana Safari
Cresta Mowana Safari Kasane
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort Kasane
Mowana
Mowana Safari
Mowana Safari Hotel Kasane
Mowana Safari Lodge
Cresta Mowana Safari & Kasane
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Lodge
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Kasane
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Lodge Kasane

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Helene

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Lovely place, with beautiful reception area, you see that it has been grand. However you also see that the hotel overall is old and in need of renovation. the pool needed cleaning (but that was general for all our stays in Botswana) and the bar at the pool was closed in the afternoon!! They was 2 girls but the answer was closed!! Luckily a young man came by and he accommodated us (we saw that he walked to the other bar to get our orders) We had a massage all 3 and it was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pianos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, DULLES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy, DULLES

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff! Made it the best time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent (and reasonably priced) property to stay at in Kasanee. Note that all hotels in Kasanee town use the same provider to drive or boat you into Chobe National Park. No matter where you stay, you'll see the same animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Revelyn

Hotel has potential!

This hotel has potential to be fantastic but it lacks five star qualities. Reception staff were great - helpful and informative. Ordering food seems to be a problem- always takes long. Food menu could be better - the daily buffet lacked variety and not great to see flies on some of the dishes - staff just don’t seem to be on top of things. Hospitality is good - special shout out to Banks. The spa lacks imagination - presentation and spa ambience is lacking, but the massage was very good. The gym has outdated equipment and rusting dumbbells - not worth visiting. We Won’t be returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roscoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and orderly. Great service for boat and vehicle excursions to Chobe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brendan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the river with plenty of trees and shelter
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amit BM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great just some noisy guests ruined the quite
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible service, felt like unwelcome guests

We didn't feel super welcomed here. There were lots of inconveniences due to terrible service that could have been avoided. For example, I confirmed pick up at the airport a few days before but when we got there on time, no one was there to get us. We had to ask the airport to call them. I asked about a tour to Zambia for Victoria Falls. The hotel said that wasn't possible. I asked them to double check and I never got a response. They did end up setting it up for us but our drive around Zambia was super sketchy, running his own errands the whole time. The food was also extremely expensive, especially considering the bad quality. They also tried to charge us double for a Chobe safari so we booked through another hotel. When we left, I asked ok so are we all good, do we need my credit card again? She said no and we left. Ten minutes later, our driver got a call and we turned around-turns out we did need to swipe our card again. Not sure why she hadn't done that while I was there and even asked her...also, expect a hour for anything. A chicken sandwich via room service will take a hour. A refill for an iced tea at lunch will take 15 minutes. Overall, service was awful for the price they charge. Worst service we've had in awhile...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B L

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great African style with friendly staff and a host of activities. Fantastic location. Food was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service could be slow, but overall our stay was lovely. We had a minor issue with our room the first evening, but were swiftly moved into another (and upgraded) room. Great setting, amazing excursions and local guides...and of course, the wonderful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel

Great hotel, good service right on the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid B L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

6/10 Okay

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not recommend

The hotel staff at reception were fantastic checking in and out as well as the activities desk superb. The rooms are dated but clean, the wifi is touch and go depending on where you are with in the resort. The food is average and over priced and not 5 star quality !! The staff in restaurant was ok but not again 5 star. Pool area was shabby and need a good clean and a lot of TLC again not worthy of a 5 star resort. Empty bottles and glasses left out on tables around pool area for 2 days no one cleans up!! Hotel Setting lovely but let down from the lack of maintenance. Overall a 2-3 star hotel at best but you are paying 5 star prices!! Would not recommend!!!

8/10 Good

Tahir, US

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Location and past

This hotel has all the amenities to compete with any world class hotel however it has not been well maintained for various reasons. Staff is pleasant but not always professionally trained. Emphasis is on catering to larger groups. Not disappointing but not as good as it could have been

8/10 Good

ANNE, Johannesburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expensive, but good.

We stayed in the Clinton Suite which was beautiful, very comfortable and spacious. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. An otherwise pleasant stay was marred by the fact that we had no wifi (our suite was apparently one of 2 which had no wifi (communication is very important to us so this did not go down well!). At over R6K per night, it was expensive compared to similar facilities.

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clocks

I only wish my room had a clock in it. None of my motel rooms had them in Africa though.

6/10 Okay

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Harry, Verona,Ky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

On the Chobe River

10min to airport convene the for River photography. . Staff excellent go out of way to help you . Food is good not excellent. Comfortable bed a/c, and tv.

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Melbourne, Australia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

African adventure

An amazing gem in the middle of nowhere, perfect to relax and get ready for more adventures