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Gondwana Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Family-friendly 5-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

Explore the area

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Heuningkip Farm, R327, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500
  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Santos Beach
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • George (GRJ)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Room options

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4 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

3 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

  • 240 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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4 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

3 Bedroom Kwena Lodge Villa

  • 240 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Villa (Ulubisi)

Luxury Villa (Ulubisi)

  • 465 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Kwena Lodge Suite

Kwena Lodge Suite

  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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4 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

4 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

  • 240 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

About the area

Mossel Bay

Near the airport.At this Mossel Bay hotel, you'll be within 20 miles (32 km) of Santos Beach and 25 miles (40 km) of Dias Museum. Redberry Farm and Fancourt Golf Estate are also in the region.

What's nearby

  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort - 28 min drive - 32.0 km
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 28 min drive - 33.5 km
  • Hartenbos Seefront - 29 min drive - 37.1 km
  • Santos Beach - 30 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Mossel Bay Golf Club - 30 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 56 min drive

About this property

Gondwana Game Reserve

Family-friendly 5-star hotel with 2 outdoor pools
Some rates at Gondwana Game Reserve are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

Gondwana Game Reserve offers its guests 2 outdoor swimming pools. There are 3 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Gondwana Game Reserve. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking and valet parking are free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Mossel Bay hotel.

  • 28 guestrooms or units
  • 31 buildings
  • 3 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2010
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Kid's club (free)
  • Supervised kid's activities (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gondwana Game Reserve offers 28 accommodations with minibars and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Full-sized refrigerators/freezers and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs and rainfall showerheads. Bathrooms are also outfitted with bathrobes, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's games
  • Free children's club
  • Free supervised activities for children
  • In-room babysitting (surcharge)
  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free uncovered valet parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Fishing
  • Free children's club
  • Full-service spa
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Safari
  • 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.
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Minibar

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Electrical adapters
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Gondwana Game Reserve

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 500 per person, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1999 per person (one-way)

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
Cashless transactions are available
This property uses solar energy
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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 solar energy. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is 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

Gondwana Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 169 reviews

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 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply wonderful. We had an amazing guide, Greg (“The Postman”, because he always delivered!) who answered all our questions knowledgeably. He was simply exceptional and made our stay! A beautiful reserve, with many beautiful species. We had the three bedroom Lehele Villa and it was perfectly clean, and cleaned twice a day. We didn’t join for lunch but the breakfast and dinner menus had excellent vegan options. We particularly enjoyed the Vegan Eggs Florentine. Thank you so much, would love to visit again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Staffan, Roseville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing game reserve
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Travelled with family
Things
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riyadh

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Exellent resort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

rashid

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

محمية ولا اروع

محمية جميلة جدا الاكل مقبول نوعا ما الموظفين ممتازين سائق سيارة السفاري محترم وذو خبرة
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

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
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

nourah

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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!!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Julie

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

natalie

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

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Innis

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful location and scenery. The game drives were awesome Food was good but restaurant service was terrible.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

liezel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall wonderful experience. Staff was not overly friendly

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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8/10 Good

Aldo

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucilla

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just an incredible experience from start to finish. There was nothing I could fault or would change. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marko

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Axel

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

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 🦁.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristel

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

Highly recommend!

Wow, I want to go back. Absolutely amazing place, people and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

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
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020