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A resort with a wooden deck, a swimming pool, and thatched-roof huts.
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A spacious living area with a view of mountains, a wooden coffee table, and two white lamps.
A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a view, and a dining area with a bottle of champagne.
A thatched-roof building with a welcoming entrance, surrounded by natural vegetation.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Heuningkip Farm, R327, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500
  • Place, Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Place, Botlierskop Private Game Reserve
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Santos Beach
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, George (GRJ)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 4 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

A bedroom with a thatched roof, a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window.

4 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 2583 sq ft
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 3 Bedroom Kwena Lodge Villa

A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a sitting area with a chair and ottoman, a fireplace, and a balcony with a view.

3 Bedroom Kwena Lodge Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 2583 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Luxury Villa (Ulubisi)

A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden deck with lounge chairs, and a view of the beach.

Luxury Villa (Ulubisi)

  • Mountain view
  • 5000 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 3 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

A bedroom with a thatched roof, a large bed, a bedside table, a lamp, and a window.

3 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

  • Mountain view
  • 2583 sq ft
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Kwena Lodge Suite

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a sitting area with a view, and a dining area with a bottle of champagne.

Kwena Lodge Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Mountain view
  • 753 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Premium Villa

  • 3983 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Black Rhino House

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a painting of lions, and a view through the glass doors.

Black Rhino House

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 King Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Kwena Suite

A spacious room with a large bed, a desk, and a sofa.

Kwena Suite

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Mossel Bay

Gondwana Game Reserve places you 18.5 mi (29.7 km) from Dias Museum and 19.5 mi (31.4 km) from Santos Beach. This 28-room, 5-star hotel welcomes business and leisure travelers with 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 3 restaurants.

What's nearby

  • Diaz Beach - 30 min drive - 20.7 miles
  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort - 31 min drive - 19.7 miles
  • Hartenbos Seefront - 32 min drive - 22.8 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 33 min drive - 20.4 miles
  • Santos Beach - 35 min drive - 22.9 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 47 min drive

About this property

Gondwana Game Reserve

At Gondwana Game Reserve, guests have access to a full-service spa, 2 outdoor pools, and free WiFi in public areas. Free valet and self parking are available, or if you're not driving, take the airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for ZAR 1999 per person one-way. Front-desk staff can assist with securing valuables, tours or tickets, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a free kid's club, coffee/tea in a common area, and a library.
Guests can stay connected with free WiFi. Beds sport premium bedding and down comforters, and bathrooms offer deep soaking tubs, rainfall showers, hair dryers, and designer toiletries. Sitting areas, refrigerators, and minibars are also standard.
2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Safari Lodge Dining room

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

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

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In the mountains
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Spa open daily
  • Swedish massages

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

More

  • 31 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This property is located within a national park, and access is restricted to official gate operating hours. Guests who arrive after the gates have closed will not be able to enter the park or reach the lodge, so it is essential to contact the property after booking and again before arrival to confirm gate times. Guests who intend to participate in scheduled afternoon game drives must confirm the latest arrival time allowed with the property.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this property in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 2 kids 5 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 550 per person, per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
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
  • Check-in: 1:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
The front desk is available during limited hours. For convenient arrivals and departures, you can take advantage of the airport shuttle (available 24 hours), which is offered for a fee. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • 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.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The hotel can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Reservations need to be made in advance for massage services and spa treatments. Contact the hotel at the phone number listed on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is free cancellation available at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Gondwana Game Reserve provides free cancellation on select room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Gondwana Game Reserve?

As of Sep 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gondwana Game Reserve on Sep 2, 2026 start from $1,049, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Yes, valet and self parking are offered for free at the hotel.

Is a spa located at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Tented Bush Spa is the hotel's spa and services include hot stone massages, Swedish massages, couples treatments, and aromatherapy.

Does Gondwana Game Reserve have luxury amenities?

Yes, guests can indulge in luxuries such as 2 outdoor pools, a poolside restaurant, and deep-tissue massages at this hotel.

Does Gondwana Game Reserve feature a casino on the premises?

No, Gondwana Game Reserve doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Gondwana Game Reserve?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools.

What do couples enjoy most about Gondwana Game Reserve?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples such as an al fresco restaurant and some guestrooms include chef service and a private outdoor hot tub.

Are there hot tubs at Gondwana Game Reserve?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Gondwana Game Reserve have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Gondwana Game Reserve has 3 restaurants, and serves free full breakfasts each morning.

Will Gondwana Game Reserve allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Gondwana Game Reserve.

Are there connecting rooms at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Yes, you can book connecting rooms at this hotel for your group or family vacation.

How close is the airport from Gondwana Game Reserve?

The closest major airport to Gondwana Game Reserve is George (GRJ), which is about 27.5 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Yes, every guestroom at Gondwana Game Reserve comes with a deck/patio and some offer valley and mountain views.

Does Gondwana Game Reserve offer wedding services?

If wedding bells are in your future, take advantage of the wedding venue at Gondwana Game Reserve.

Gondwana Game Reserve Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 179 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jordan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best holiday we have ever had. The safari ranger/guide (called Abiri) was perfect and made the whole experience magical for the whole family. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oskar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our house with a private pool was just amazing
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Riyadh

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Exellent resort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Experience was great, our guide Anita was fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Staffan

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

8/10 Good

Ray

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

10/10 Excellent

Felix

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The pioneer trail has been an amazing experience. The camps are wonderful and the guides and staff incredibly awesome. I can’t recommend it enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gondwana offers a fantastic experience for anyone looking for a short Safari within the confines of a private game concession. There is a diverse array of animals to view in amongst beautiful scenery despite being close to Mossel Bay. Our accommodation went way beyond our expectations - a huge 3 bedroom lodge all to ourselves. We loved the 15+ minute self drive to get there! The food at Gondwana is nothing like you get on a typical safari - it’s more like a 5* hotel experience with so much choice (take aways available!). In summary we had an excellent experience
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oliver

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

natalie

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Things
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

liezel

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

10/10 Excellent

Innis

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at Gondwana Game Reserve three nights at Lehele Villas....and it was GREAT. In particular our guide, we luckily got assigned, Sonny, made all game drivers special. No Rushy No Hurry, Patience, and endless knowledge sharing ! Thank You Sonny !!!!!!! ...and of course the entire team makes it so easily to feel welcomed and cared.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Waka

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Warm and kind hospitality, natural surrounded with nice air and animals and plants, so relaxed, we think about our one earth. Thank you very much!! One thing that we felt difficult was that everyday hot water was not enough and we, including small children were really cold as we visited in winter; if it were summer, maybe no problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tanja

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

nourah

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simplesmente nada a reclamar!! Passamos dois dias incríveis, comida boa, atendimento de excelência! As instalações são incríveis e o Safari maravilhoso! Gostaria muito de voltar um dia.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Anlage sehr schön
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Jacobus

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Kamer: kluis werkte niet, tot twee keer toe stroomuitval, een dag kamer niet schoon gemaakt, een avond een slaapkamer vol vliegende mieren?muggen? doordat de housekeeping de gordijnen niet goed had gesloten en ze door de kieren van de ramen naar binnen kwamen. Personeel niet altijd heel vriendelijk.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rita de cassia m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Casa maravilhosa, os animais visitam a casa, experiência maravilhosa para quem quer voltar do jantar no Lodge e cruzar com girafas no caminho de sua casa. Safari otimo. Tudo perfeito.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel Marek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Schönes Hotel im Reservat. Sehr schöne und spannende Safaris bei denen man einiges zu den Tieren erzählt bekommt. Die Guides sind auch super drauf und es hat sehr viel Spaß gemacht
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025