Coming Home to Monwana Residence

A stay at Monwana Residence is an unhurried, immersive and, above all, eco-conscious safari experience. This is your luxury home away from home whilst on safari.

Any Thornybush Nature Reserve safari is bound to be special. The reserve, which shares an unfenced border with the Greater Kruger National Park, boasts 14,000 hectares of African bushveld, luxury lodges, and a Big 5 wildlife experience like no other. Monwana Residence offers even more: space, privacy, and a dedicated team to ensure that every detail of your stay is not only perfect – but celebrates this extraordinary part of the world.

Importantly, you’ll feel completely at ease. There is just something about the spacious deck (the heart and soul of Monwana Residence) which invites you to unwind, put your feet up, and soak up the sights and sounds of your surroundings. In fact, with a pool, sun loungers, dining space and relaxed indoor/outdoor flow you’ll never want to leave. The Residence caters for four adults and can accommodate two to three children with extra beds supplied (10 years and older).

This private residence offers:

Two en-suite bedrooms and own outdoor shower area and heated plunge pool

Private outdoor deck and covered patio with pool, plus own fire deck

Daily gourmet breakfast

Chef, residence butler and housekeeper

Your own field guide team and private safari vehicle

When the bush calls

Of course, the bush beckons. And with a dedicated guide team (FGASA-accredited), you’ll learn more about Kruger’s wildlife than you could ever imagine. From extraordinary Big 5 encounters to fascinating insights about the Little 5 (rhino beetle, buffalo weaver, ant lion, leopard tortoise and elephant shrew) your drive is, well, driven by you.

This is the beauty of a dedicated team with a private safari vehicle, they’re all about what you want to see – be it patiently tracking big cats and elephants or spotting some of the reserve’s 280 bird species – meaning you can indulge your love of giraffes, your passion for birding or your child’s dream of becoming a game ranger without worrying about other guests or someone else’s schedule.

Precious memories

This luxury African safari is as peaceful or as active as you require. A chef, residence butler and housekeeper are on hand to arrange excursions and take care of all the details, leaving you to enjoy the reserve with your loved ones. This is your private world, a luxury home away from home in the heart of the African bush. Slip into a new routine — dawn safaris with rusks dipped in hot coffee as you listen to the sounds of the waking bush, days on the deck with a good book, lazy spa treatments, guided bush walks, afternoon swims and smokey barbeque dinners prepared by your private chef. There’s even a wine and cheese tasting in the bush.

Monwana Residence is a space for creating precious, unforgettable moments with your family. Monwana’s main lodge also offers additional accommodation options which can be booked for your exclusive use.

Staying here is effortless. Experience an ultimate luxury safari and come home to Monwana Private Residence.

Monwana Residence is part of Monwana Game Lodge. View our Suite options here.