Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

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

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Property entrance
Lobby sitting area
2 restaurants, breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Terrace/patio
Daily English breakfast (BWP 275 per person)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
The current price is NZ$628
includes taxes & fees
15 Dec - 16 Dec

Explore the area

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Plot 2239, Chobe River, PO Box 266, Kasane
  • Place, Mowana Golf Course
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, CARACAL Biodiversity Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Chobe National Park - Sedudu Gate
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kasane (BBK)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Dining table
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout curtains
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe Suite)

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Highlights

Patio
Individually furnished
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2018
Blackout curtains
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Garden View

Highlights

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

About the area

Kasane

A luxury stay in Kasane awaits you at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Within steps you'll find Cuando River and Mowana Golf Course. Highlights at this lodge include 2 restaurants, 2 outdoor swimming pools and a full-service spa. .A day of pampering at Mowana Spa can include deep-tissue massages, detox wraps and body wraps along with aromatherapy and Ayurvedic treatments. The buffet restaurant, Serondella Restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Savuti Bar is the lodge's own cocktail bar. Enjoy the gym, outdoor tennis court, sauna and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. 4 meeting rooms, a conference centre, and a 24-hour business centre are among the business amenities offered. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a children's swimming pool. Each morning English breakfast is served between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also limited parking, along with the convenience of a free airport shuttle. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this 5-property class Kasane lodge include Impalila Conservancy and Impalila Pier.

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
  • ‪Coffee Buzz - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pepe Nero - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Plus Coffee & Curry - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

Luxury lodge with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers its guests a full-service spa, 2 outdoor swimming pools, an outdoor tennis court, and a sauna. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business centre and 4 meeting rooms are available. A children's pool, a seasonal outdoor pool, and a fitness centre are also featured at the luxury Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours).

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Kasane lodge.

  • 106 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Conference rooms
  • Built in 1992
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference centre
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar by the pool
Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa offers 106 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. Each accommodation is individually furnished. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower, bathrobes, slippers and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Renovation of all guestrooms was completed in October 2018.

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 hot 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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 8 kilometres
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site 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
  • 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 centre
  • 4 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • In a nature reserve
  • On a river
  • 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 lift
  • 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 organised 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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 12 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open on 01 January and close on 31 December.
  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times, massage services, and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • One child aged 12 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Is parking available at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Onsite parking is limited.

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

As of 14 Dec 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa on 15 Dec 2025 start from NZ$627.92, including 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 there a spa on site at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Yep, Mowana Spa is available for guests. It has a hot tub, a steam room, a sauna and a mud bath. You'll enjoy heaps of services like detox wraps, body wraps and body scrubs, as well as deep-tissue massages.

Does Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa have a pool?

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa has 2 outdoor swimming pools and a kids' pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger and with a coldie from the bar. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Seasonal outdoor pool open from January 01 to December 31).

What luxury perks are available at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa features 2 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants.

What makes Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa a romantic place to stay?

A hot tub and couples spa treatments, as well as private patios in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa.

Is Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a children's pool, children's meals and an outdoor tennis court, it's no surprise that Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa is a hit with families.

Does Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa serve breakfast?

Yep, English breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

Yep, they've got a poolside bar and 2 restaurants. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

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

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa?

There is a golf course next to Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa.