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Gondwana Game Reserve

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and 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

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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
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4 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

3 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

  • 2583 sq ft
  • 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

  • 2583 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Villa (Ulubisi) | 4 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Luxury Villa (Ulubisi)

  • 5000 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Kwena Lodge Suite | 4 bedrooms, premium bedding, down comforters, minibar

Kwena Lodge Suite

  • 753 sq ft
  • 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

  • 2583 sq ft
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

About the neighborhood

Mossel Bay

Gondwana Game Reserve places you 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Santos Beach and 20.7 mi (33.4 km) from Dias Museum. 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

  • Pinnacle Point Beach and Golf Resort - 28 min drive - 19.9 miles
  • Botlierskop Private Game Reserve - 28 min drive - 20.8 miles
  • Hartenbos Seefront - 29 min drive - 23.0 miles
  • Santos Beach - 30 min drive - 22.9 miles
  • Mossel Bay Golf Club - 30 min drive - 21.3 miles

Getting around

  • George (GRJ) - 56 min drive

About this property

Gondwana Game Reserve

Luxury hotel with 3 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
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.

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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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

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 500 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
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
  • 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. 
  • This property uses solar energy.
  • 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 Jun 16, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gondwana Game Reserve on Jun 18, 2025 start from $634.77, excluding 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 parking 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 deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, body wraps, and couples treatments.

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.

Is Gondwana Game Reserve good for couples?

This boutique hotel offers many amenities for couples such as 2 outdoor pools and some guestrooms include fireplaces and in-room massages.

Are there hot tubs at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Yes, this hotel offers private outdoor spa tubs in some guestrooms.

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 guestrooms 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 with some featuring valley or pool 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. 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

Traveled with group, Traveled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Traveled with family
Things
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Riyadh

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled 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

Traveled 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