Gondwana Game Reserve

Hotels
Independent
9.4 (79 reviews)
Heuningkip Farm, R327, Mossel Bay, Western Cape, 6500 , Mossel Bay , ZA

Facilities

Free breakfast
Full-service spa
Proposal/romance packages available
Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
Terrace
Garden
Designated smoking area
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Fantastic safari experience
High-quality accommodations
Excellent food options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.08
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Service
9.55
Guides were enthusiastic and provided enjoyable safaris.
Location
9.59
Beautiful scenery and diverse animal viewing close to Mossel Bay.
Room Quality
9.44
Accommodation surpassed expectations with a huge 3-bedroom lodge.
Amenities
9.07
Standard quality for this hotel tier
Value for Money
9.33
Excellent experience, feels like a 5* hotel.
Food and Beverage
9.58
Food was a 5* hotel experience with many choices.
Overall Experience
9.55
In summary, we had an excellent experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:47

Property Description

Escape to a picturesque paradise at Gondwana Game Reserve, where luxury meets adventure amid breathtaking surroundings.

Unwind in Ultimate Luxury
Indulge in rejuvenating spa treatments, including massages and facials, that will leave you feeling refreshed. Relax in one of our two outdoor swimming pools, surrounded by the beauty of local wildlife.

Culinary Delights Await
Savor authentic African cuisine at Safari Lodge Dining Room, complemented by a complimentary full breakfast daily. Enjoy drinks at our two vibrant bars and take advantage of all-inclusive meal options for a hassle-free experience.

Family-Friendly Amenities
This hotel prioritizes your comfort with spacious guestrooms, featuring premium bedding, complimentary Wi-Fi, and convenient babysitting services. Discover nearby attractions, playgrounds, and golf courses to create lasting family memories.

Your unforgettable getaway awaits—book your stay at Gondwana Game Reserve today!

Important information:

  • 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 hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: GRJ

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • General

    Cashless transactions are available

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Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 79 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.08
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 9.44
Amenities: 9.07
Value for Money: 9.33
Food and Beverage: 9.58
Overall Experience: 9.55
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Helen friends
10
Pros:

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

2025-09-25 via Nuitee
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Gabriel Marek family
10
Pros:

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

2025-09-17 via Nuitee
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Sebastian family
10
Pros:

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.

2025-05-17 via Nuitee
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Marcus partner
10
Pros:

Experience was great, our guide Anita was fantastic.

2025-04-12 via Nuitee
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Thomas partner
10
Pros:

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.

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
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Elke
10
Hervorragend
Pros:

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

2025-03-02 via Nuitee
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Andreas family
8
Pros:

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.

2025-01-17 via Nuitee
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Walter
10
Sensationelle Erfahrung - rundum
Pros:

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!

2025-01-09 via Nuitee
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Staffan partner
10
Pros:

Amazing game reserve

2024-09-19 via Nuitee
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Ahmad family
10
Pros:

Things

2024-08-20 via Nuitee
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Riyadh family
10
Pros:

Exellent resort

2024-07-27 via Nuitee
R
René
10
Wunderbare Unterkunft
Pros:

Wunderbare Unterkunft mit sehr schönen Safaris und sehr gutem Essen.

2024-05-24 via Nuitee
R
René
10
Wunderbare Unterkunft
Pros:

Wunderbare Unterkunft mit sehr schönen Safaris und sehr gutem Essen.

2024-05-23 via Nuitee
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GUNNAR friends
10
Pros:

Allt var toppen

2024-01-31 via Nuitee
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henrik
10
3 dygn på Gondwana
Pros:

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.

2023-12-30 via Nuitee
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Thomas
10
Pros:

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.

2023-10-20 via Nuitee
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rashid
10
محمية ولا اروع
Pros:

محمية جميلة جدا
الاكل مقبول نوعا ما
الموظفين ممتازين
سائق سيارة السفاري محترم وذو خبرة

2023-08-29 via Nuitee
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Tanja
10
World Class Venue - please two things to be done
Pros:

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

2023-07-31 via Nuitee
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Waka family_with_children
10
Pros:

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.

2023-07-13 via Nuitee
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nourah
6
Pros:

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!!!!!!

2023-05-04 via Nuitee