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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

Room options

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Premium bedding, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

3 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 240 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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3 Bedroom Kwena Lodge Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • 240 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 King Beds and 1 Queen Bed

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Luxury Villa (Ulubisi)

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Private outdoor hot tub
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
  • 465 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 3 King Beds

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Kwena Lodge Suite

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Portable fan
  • 70 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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4 Bedroom Lehele Lodge Villa

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchen
  • 240 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 4 King Beds

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About the neighborhood

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Heuningkip Farm, R327, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500

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 boutique hotel adjacent to a golf course
Free full breakfast, game and wildlife viewing, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Gondwana Game Reserve. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this hotel. Indulge in a body wrap, a hot stone massage, and a manicure/pedicure at Tented Bush Spa, the onsite spa. At the 3 on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, kids' meals, and African cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a library.
Additional perks include:
  • 2 outdoor pools with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A gift shop, game drive on site, and a porter/bellhop
Room features
All guestrooms at Gondwana Game Reserve have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like separate sitting areas and bathrobes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Recycling and LED light bulbs
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and deep soaking tubs
  • Decks/patios, wardrobes/closets, and separate sitting areas

All inclusive details

All-inclusive room rates at Gondwana Game Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Food and beverages

À la carte meals and snacks included
Number or type of beverages limited at one or more venues

Languages

Afrikaans, English

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

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, per adult, up to the age of 5 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Resort fee: ZAR 500 per person, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

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

Does Gondwana Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Gondwana Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: 4:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Does Gondwana Game Reserve provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of ZAR 1999 per person applies.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Gondwana Game Reserve?

Some rate plans available at this property are all-inclusive.

Where is Gondwana Game Reserve located?

Located near the airport, this family-friendly hotel is 18.9 mi (30.4 km) from Santos Beach and 20.7 mi (33.4 km) from Dias Museum.

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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

Marcus

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Riyadh

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

10/10 Excellent

Staffan

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

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

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.

10/10 Excellent

Ahmad

Things
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

liezel

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Elke

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

Hervorragend

Sehr schöner Aufenthalt, hervorragendes Essen, guter Service, die Kwena Suites sind sehr komfortabel; die Game Drives waren super, Guide Stan war klasse, hat uns alle Big5 und noch vieles mehr gezeigt und erklärt
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Andreas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wir waren zwei Nächte in der Lodge. Es war das zentrale Erlebnis unserer Südafrikareise. Wunderschön fanden wir unsere Unterkunft in einer der Kwena-Villen. Die Ranger, mit denen wir die vier Ausfahrten gemacht haben, waren absolut super und wir haben die big five fast alle gesehen. Auf jeden Fall empfehlenswert. Nicht so toll fanden wir das all - inklusive Essen. Da gibt man sich leider nicht so viel Mühe, wie es für so eine teure, tolle Lodge angemessen wäre, sowohl bei der Vielfalt der Auswahl als auch bei der Qualität. Eher mittelmäßiger Mainstream. Unser Sohn bekam vom Essen Magen-Darm mit Fieber. Das Personal, das wir um Hilfe baten war sehr bemüht uns zu helfen. Allerdings kein Arzt weit und breit. Das Team in der Rezeption wirkte bei Ankunft und Abreise unmotiviert und desinteressiert. Die Liegeplätze am Pool sind zu wenige, es war überfüllt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

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

Sensationelle Erfahrung - rundum

Perfekt organisiert, sicher, sehr schönes Zimmer (Kwena), nettes Team, super Pirschfahrten, alles gesehen, was es zu sehen gibt. Besonderer Dank an Therine - unsere Fahrerin und perfekter Guide!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

René

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

Wunderbare Unterkunft

Wunderbare Unterkunft mit sehr schönen Safaris und sehr gutem Essen.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

GUNNAR

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Allt var toppen
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

henrik

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

3 dygn på Gondwana

Väldigt bra helhetligt. Mycket bra boende -stort -rent -exklusivt. Bra Safari med massa djur, Fantastikt guide(Corleah). Generellt prisvärt. Vi var mindre nöjda med maten och service i restaurangen.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

JEREMY

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Unser Aufenthalt war großartig. Villa mit allem Komfort, das Essen, die Game drives , kurz gesagt….die ganze Organisation von A-Z. Das Gamereserve ist eine ganz klare Empfehlung. Man kann esswirklich nicht beschreibe . Man muss es erlebt haben.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023