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Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

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Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa, near a golf course, offers a family-friendly escape. Relax at the poolside bar, enjoy international dishes at two restaurants, and book spa treatments. Free in-room WiFi and a playground for children ensure parents can unwind.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Gym
The current price is P24,488
P27,999 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 15 - Nov 16

Room options

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View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Presidential Suite)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Presidential Suite)

Highlights

Patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
  • 56 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Deluxe Room)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Deluxe Room)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Garden View (Paraplegic Room)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
  • 26 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Standard Twin Room)

In-room safe, individually furnished, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Standard Twin Room)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View (Executive Suite)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • 46 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • River view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Standard Double Room)

Separate tub and shower, eco-friendly toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Standard Double Room)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 Double Bed, Garden View (Premier Suite)

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
Plot 2239, Chobe River, PO Box 266, Kasane

What's nearby

  • Mowana Golf Course - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • CARACAL Biodiversity Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chobe Crocodile Farm - 11 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate - 12 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Kazungula Bridge - 14 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Kasane (BBK) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cresta Mowana Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus Coffee & Curry - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Buzz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pepe Nero - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

Luxury lodge adjacent to a golf course, with rooms refurbished in 2018
A free roundtrip airport shuttle, a poolside bar, and a terrace are just a few of the amenities provided at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Get out on the links at this lodge and enjoy amenities such as a driving range, golf lessons, and a golf clubhouse. Treat yourself to aromatherapy, Ayurvedic treatments, or reflexology at Mowana Spa, the onsite spa. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool, along with sun loungers
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an outdoor tennis court, and an area shuttle
  • Express check-out, an outdoor pickleball court, and a nature reserve
  • A 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and wedding services
Room features
All 106 individually furnished rooms offer thoughtful touches such as air conditioning and bathrobes, in addition to amenities like desk chairs and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and separate tubs/showers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, patios, and LED light bulbs

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  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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The price is P23,896
P27,241 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 8 km
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: BWP 275 for adults and BWP 137.50 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Restaurants on site

  • Pool Boma Restaurant
  • Savuti Bar
  • Serondella Restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • 9-hole adjacent golf course
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf caddies
  • Golf clubhouse
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Gym
  • Outdoor pickleball court
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Pro golf shop
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Children's pool
  • In-room crib
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • 4 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ayurvedic treatments
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Mud bath
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Sauna
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages
  • Thai massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Accessible bus station shuttle
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchairs on site

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1992
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Mosquito nets
  • Renovated guestrooms - October 2018
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Water dispenser usage encouraged

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Individual furnishings
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Express 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 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 12 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Tourism fee: BWP 10 per person, per night

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

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately BWP 275 for adults and BWP 137.50 for children

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, 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
The seasonal pool will be open from January 01 to December 31
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Reservations are required for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
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
A car is required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Cresta Mowana
Cresta Mowana Safari
Cresta Mowana Safari Kasane
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort Kasane
Mowana
Mowana Safari
Mowana Safari Hotel Kasane
Mowana Safari Lodge
Cresta Mowana Safari & Kasane
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Lodge
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Kasane
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Lodge Kasane

Frequently asked questions

Does Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools and a children's pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–6:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

As of Nov 13, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa on Nov 15, 2025 start from P 24,487.97, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa located?

Situated in Kasane, this luxury lodge is steps from Cuando River and Mowana Golf Course. Kasika Conservancy is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

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Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was good but I did not get the room I paid for
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helene

Liked: Amenities
Lovely place, with beautiful reception area, you see that it has been grand. However you also see that the hotel overall is old and in need of renovation. the pool needed cleaning (but that was general for all our stays in Botswana) and the bar at the pool was closed in the afternoon!! They was 2 girls but the answer was closed!! Luckily a young man came by and he accommodated us (we saw that he walked to the other bar to get our orders) We had a massage all 3 and it was really good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the staff! Made it the best time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dirk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is an excellent (and reasonably priced) property to stay at in Kasanee. Note that all hotels in Kasanee town use the same provider to drive or boat you into Chobe National Park. No matter where you stay, you'll see the same animals.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Revelyn

Hotel has potential!

This hotel has potential to be fantastic but it lacks five star qualities. Reception staff were great - helpful and informative. Ordering food seems to be a problem- always takes long. Food menu could be better - the daily buffet lacked variety and not great to see flies on some of the dishes - staff just don’t seem to be on top of things. Hospitality is good - special shout out to Banks. The spa lacks imagination - presentation and spa ambience is lacking, but the massage was very good. The gym has outdated equipment and rusting dumbbells - not worth visiting. We Won’t be returning soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roscoe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Safe and orderly. Great service for boat and vehicle excursions to Chobe
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

brendan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location on the river with plenty of trees and shelter
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Amit BM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great just some noisy guests ruined the quite
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service

Terrible service, felt like unwelcome guests

We didn't feel super welcomed here. There were lots of inconveniences due to terrible service that could have been avoided. For example, I confirmed pick up at the airport a few days before but when we got there on time, no one was there to get us. We had to ask the airport to call them. I asked about a tour to Zambia for Victoria Falls. The hotel said that wasn't possible. I asked them to double check and I never got a response. They did end up setting it up for us but our drive around Zambia was super sketchy, running his own errands the whole time. The food was also extremely expensive, especially considering the bad quality. They also tried to charge us double for a Chobe safari so we booked through another hotel. When we left, I asked ok so are we all good, do we need my credit card again? She said no and we left. Ten minutes later, our driver got a call and we turned around-turns out we did need to swipe our card again. Not sure why she hadn't done that while I was there and even asked her...also, expect a hour for anything. A chicken sandwich via room service will take a hour. A refill for an iced tea at lunch will take 15 minutes. Overall, service was awful for the price they charge. Worst service we've had in awhile...
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great African style with friendly staff and a host of activities. Fantastic location. Food was outstanding!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service could be slow, but overall our stay was lovely. We had a minor issue with our room the first evening, but were swiftly moved into another (and upgraded) room. Great setting, amazing excursions and local guides...and of course, the wonderful views.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Great hotel

Great hotel, good service right on the river.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

naime, Buenos aires

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

lindo hotel , buena comida, personal muy atento

Muy buenas instalaciones, la pileta, el muelle con barco para pasear por el rio. Y excelente el spa. El personal muy amable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2017

6/10 Okay

tara

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Not recommend

The hotel staff at reception were fantastic checking in and out as well as the activities desk superb. The rooms are dated but clean, the wifi is touch and go depending on where you are with in the resort. The food is average and over priced and not 5 star quality !! The staff in restaurant was ok but not again 5 star. Pool area was shabby and need a good clean and a lot of TLC again not worthy of a 5 star resort. Empty bottles and glasses left out on tables around pool area for 2 days no one cleans up!! Hotel Setting lovely but let down from the lack of maintenance. Overall a 2-3 star hotel at best but you are paying 5 star prices!! Would not recommend!!!

10/10 Excellent

newton

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

hotel com charme

lodge com decoraçao em madeira, muito bonito a beira rio zambezi, oferece passeios turisticos e safari boat, duas piscinas,um spa com varios serviços,sauna e quartos com varanda ampla e visual bonito

8/10 Good

Tahir, US

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

Great Location and past

This hotel has all the amenities to compete with any world class hotel however it has not been well maintained for various reasons. Staff is pleasant but not always professionally trained. Emphasis is on catering to larger groups. Not disappointing but not as good as it could have been

8/10 Good

ANNE, Johannesburg

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

Expensive, but good.

We stayed in the Clinton Suite which was beautiful, very comfortable and spacious. The staff were extremely helpful and friendly. An otherwise pleasant stay was marred by the fact that we had no wifi (our suite was apparently one of 2 which had no wifi (communication is very important to us so this did not go down well!). At over R6K per night, it was expensive compared to similar facilities.

10/10 Excellent

Frank, Minnesota

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

Clocks

I only wish my room had a clock in it. None of my motel rooms had them in Africa though.

8/10 Good

Yoshi, Osaka, Japan

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

Very friendly staffs and good standard.

Excellent hotel, but dinner food selection is limited if you select alacalt menu

8/10 Good

Harry, Verona,Ky

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

On the Chobe River

10min to airport convene the for River photography. . Staff excellent go out of way to help you . Food is good not excellent. Comfortable bed a/c, and tv.

10/10 Excellent

Julie, Melbourne, Australia

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

African adventure

An amazing gem in the middle of nowhere, perfect to relax and get ready for more adventures

10/10 Excellent

Joe, Miami Florida USA

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

This hotel is Awesome

Staff is friendly, kind and knowledgable. Rooms are well kept and bueatiful. Food is excellent fast service. Not sure why this hotel got some bad reviews but our experience was much better to a higher rated hotel in Vic Falls

10/10 Excellent

John , Surrey, UK

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

No beach close to this hotel.

I used Mowana as a fishing lodge a few years back, my brother spent time at Katima Mulilo and said to me that I should visit this area, I did not till after he died of pancreatic cancer. The Chobe bewitched me when I did go and as a bucket list item for myself with bile duct cancer I have just returned to try and show my wife this area in a period of 4 days. achieved using Pyrus Eagles helicopter charter and Dream Safaris boat and guide charter.

10/10 Excellent

William, USA

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

Awesome place!

It was a very pleasant stay overall. Very friendly and helpful staff. Would definitely stay here again.