MORE Family Collection, which owns and manages a collection of luxury safari lodges, boutique hotels, and exclusive-use residences in South Africa and Zimbabwe, welcomed Monwana Game Lodge to its property portfolio last week.

Previously allied with Safari Lodges and Classic Retreats (SLACRSA), Monwana Game Lodge offers an exclusive safari experience in the Thornybush Nature Reserve, a private 14 000-hectare reserve adjacent to the Greater Kruger National Park.

The reserve has an abundance of non-migratory species, including the Big Five. There is also an active waterhole and a dry riverbed in front of the lodge that sees the passage of a diversity of wildlife.

The lodge hosts a maximum of 16 guests with a customised private safari experience.

There are six suites, two of which cater for families, as well as the two-bedroom Monwana Residence which has its own private safari vehicle and field guide team, as well as a resident butler and chef.

Each suite has its private plunge pool and deck from which to observe the wildlife. The main lodge has a lounge and deck, lap pool, spa, gym, and a wine cellar.

Bush dinners, bush breakfasts, picnics, surprise bush stops, and riverbed dining under the stars are part of the guest experience at the lodge.

Robert More, CEO and Custodian of the MORE Family Collection, said: “It has been an absolute delight seeing the Monwana Family and Andre Celliers (SLACRSA Managing Director), who introduced her to the market, give rise to such an amazing new addition to the Thornybush Reserve. It is for us an absolute privilege and pleasure to have her joining the MORE Family Collection, giving company to our special Lion Sands Ivory Lodge.”

Caretaking the lodge’s sales, marketing and reservations from today (June 19), MORE Family Collection will position Monwana Game Lodge alongside its flagship property, Lion Sands Ivory Lodge.

“This will offer our premium guests the choice between the Sabi Sand Nature Reserve and/or the Thornybush Reserve. We are anticipating a number of our guests staying at both during their extended safari adventure in the Kruger region,” More added.