DescriptionWe are situated in the heart of Thornybush Game Reserve and invite you to come and stay with us to experience a true African safari in style. Monwana Lodge is situated in the heart of ?Big 5 country? and you can view these majestic animals as well as other wonders of the African bush from the comfort of our game-viewing vehicle. Monwana Lodge is located on the perennial Monwana River. The waterhole is strategically positioned so that animals are always within view. The Monwana river is the ecological backbone of the Thornybush Game Reserve, flowing briefly after heavy rains. Pre-dawn wake up for tea and coffee, before departing on the morning game drive. An experienced ranger and tracker, with extensive knowledge of the area, will read the previous night's tracks and lead you to where the excitement is, for instance tracking the big five. Game drives are on an open Land Rover, which will ensure the best possible game viewing experience. Accommodation Luxury Accommodation Monwana consists of six double rooms, including two family unit suites and a honeymoon suite. For your comfort all rooms are air-conditioned and have separate bath/shower and toilet facilities. Each unit has it's own private deck or patio over-looking the waterhole or bushveld, where you can enjoy a drink and watch the spectacular bird life or game wander by. This suite accommodates two people and has two 3/4 beds and looks out onto the bushveld and Monwana River. Bushman Unit This suite can accommodate four people. It has two en-suite twin rooms with inter-leading doors and can be used as a family unit. Shangaan Suite (Honeymoon Suite) This suite can accommodate two people and has a king-size bed and also looks out onto both the Monwana River and waterhole. Lulu Suite Luxury King size suite for two (42 m2) with en-suite bathroom, air-conditioning and an adjoining private lounge (36 m2) with mini bar. Large private deck (35 m2) overlooking the waterhole.
RatesAll rates below are per person per night and inclusive of:4 Star Accommodation Brunch, high tea, dinner & snacks 2 Game Drives per day Optional bush walk Levies & VAT Rates are exclusive of: Transfers to / from airport if required (arranged on request) Entrance fee of R45.00 per vehicle (once off) for self drive guests Bar & curio purchases 1 January 2010 - 30 April 2010 R2 700.00 - Suite R3 760.00 - King size Luxury suite R18 635.00 - full camp 1 May 2010 - 31 May 2010 R2 300.00 - Suite R3 260.00 - King size Luxury suite R15 065.00 - full camp 1 June 2010 - 19 December 2010 R2 700.00 - Suite R3 760.00 - King size Luxury suite R18 635.00 - full camp Guide rate - R600.00 per night
DirectionsJohannesburg - Thornybush Game Reserve Approximately 550km (+/-) Half a day by road. N4 east to Belfast. R540 to Lydenburg (via Dullstroom). R36 to Orighstad, and J.G. Strijdom Tunnel. Proceed through J.G. Strijdom Tunnel towards Hoedspruit. R527 to and through Hoedspruit and turn right at the 2nd 4-way stop. R40, after 6km turn left towards and past Eastgate Airport. After 17km turn right onto Guernsey Road (gravel road starts). After 9km turn left into the Thornybush Game Reserve main gate. Report as Guests of Monwana Lodge to the Gate Guard. Follow the signs to Thornybush Game Reserves main lodge. Our Ranger will collect you from the main lodge. Please drive carefully. Scheduled Flights: Daily flights to/from Johannesburg (direct) Daily flights to/from Cape Town (With connecting in Johannesburg) Eastgate Airport (30 Minutes drive to/from Thornybush Reserve) Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport-KMIA (2.5 Hours drive to/from Thornybush Reserve) Transfers can be arranged at an additional cost. Chartered Flights: Chartered flights directly onto Thornybush airstrip can be arranged on request Thornybush Runway Co-Ordinates: 24° 24' 50'' S 31° 09' 30'' E |