Located in Kasane, Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa is next to a golf course, within a 5-minute walk of Cuando River and Mowana Golf Course. .This family-friendly lodge is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Impalila Conservancy and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Impalila Pier.
CARACAL Biodiversity Center - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
Chobe Crocodile Farm - 10 min drive - 8.2 km
Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate - 11 min drive - 8.9 km
Getting around
Kasane (BBK) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Cresta Mowana Restaurant - 1 min walk
Coffee Buzz - 3 min drive
Nando's Kasane - 4 min drive
Pizza Plus Coffee & Curry - 4 min drive
Loapi Cafe - 12 min drive
About this property
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa
Luxury lodge with 2 restaurants and a full-service spa
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers 116 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Rooms open to balconies. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
This Kasane lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and ceiling fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.
An outdoor pool and a children's pool are on site. Other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Mowana Spa has 4 treatment rooms including rooms for couples and outdoor treatment areas. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. The spa is equipped with a mud bath, a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, and hydrotherapy. Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.
Make yourself at home in one of the 116 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Rooms have private balconies. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a sauna, and a fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).
Enjoy international cuisine at Serondella Restaurant, one of the lodge's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 3 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and a meeting room. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Serondella Restaurant - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Pool Boma Restaurant - This poolside restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves brunch and lunch. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Savuti Bar - This cocktail bar overlooks the garden.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Languages
English, Zulu
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Free 24-hour return airport shuttle
Airport shuttle on request
Local area shuttle (surcharge)
Cruise terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Ferry terminal shuttle (surcharge)
Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
Food and drink
English breakfast available for a fee daily 6:00 AM–10:00 AM: BWP 200 per person
2 restaurants
3 bars/lounges and 1 poolside bar
Room service available
Coffee/tea in a common area
Restaurants on site
Serondella Restaurant
Pool Boma Restaurant
Savuti Bar
Things to do
Arcade/games room
Children's pool
Fitness centre
Full-service spa
Golf driving range
Outdoor pool
Playground
Sauna
Steam room
Family friendly
Arcade/games room
Babysitting (surcharge)
Children's pool
Free children's club
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Playground
Supervised childcare (surcharge)
Conveniences
Banquet hall
Front-desk safe
Gift shop/newsstand
Guest services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Daily housekeeping
Golf lessons
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Tour/ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Conference centre
A meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
Pool sunloungers
Terrace
Spa
4 treatment rooms
Aromatherapy
Ayurvedic treatments
Body scrubs
Body treatments
Body wraps
Couples treatment room(s)
Detox wraps
Facials
Hydrotherapy
Manicures and pedicures
Massage - deep-tissue
Massage - hot stone
Massage - prenatal
Massage - sports
Massage - Swedish
Massage - Thai
Massage/treatment rooms
Mud bath
Outdoor treatment areas
Reflexology
Sauna
Hot tub
Steam room
Accessibility
If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
This property does not have any lifts
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Designated smoking areas
TV in lobby
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Ceiling fan
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Towels
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Premium channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Minibar
More
Desk
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
This property offers transfers from the ferry terminal and airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for English breakfast: approximately BWP 200 per person
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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
No pets and no service animals are allowed at 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
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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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.
Dirk
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Revelyn
5 Sept 2023
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.
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...
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.
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!!!
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
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.
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.
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
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.