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Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa

3.5 of 5
Chobe River, Kasane, Botswana (Formerly Mowana Safari Lodge)
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Atlanta, Georgia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

My stay at Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge was filled with pleasant memories, I was planning a safari for my BIG birthday when a friend who had stayed there previously recommended the Cresta Mowana. Located on the banks of the Chobe River in the Chobe National Park, the hotel provided excellent service from check-in until departure. The staff was very professional,... More

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Yorkshire
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59 reviews 59 reviews
48 hotel reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
70 helpful votes 70 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Stayed here as one stop of an organised tour of SA, Botswana and Zambia, so had no control over choice of accommodation. In hind sight the tour company could not chosen better on our behalf! We stayed in a cabin with a stunning view over the Chobe River. Very clean room with modern facilities and like nowhere ive ever stayed... More

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CrestaHotels, General Manager at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, responded to this review
23 May 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Thank you for your recent post on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Cresta Mowana. We would like to thank you for staying with us and hope that we will see you again. We are delighted to hear that you would stay again tomorrow at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa!... More

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
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6 reviews 6 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2013

Stayed with a group of clients at the Cresta Mowana Lodge in Kasane, Botswana. The room are nice and very well equipped , the staff is mostly helpful. To bad the kitchen and the restaurant are very disappointing . After a wait of more then a hour, ribs and steak arrived almost burnt to complete death. We asked for a... More

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CrestaHotels, General Manager at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, responded to this review
9 May 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Thank you for your recent post on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Cresta Mowana. We would like to thank you for staying with us and hope that we will see you again. We regret that your dining experience was so disappointing on all levels. We will certainly take heed of... More

Cape Town
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2013

This clearly is Africa and although there were some problems during our stay at Cresta Mowana I have forgotten it all because the service was absolutely excellent! The staff was friendly and wanted to help. They were thinking ahead trying to anticipate our needs.

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CrestaHotels, General Manager at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, responded to this review
25 April 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Thank you for your recent post on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Cresta Mowana. We would like to thank you for staying with us and hope that we will see you again. We are pleased that you received such good service from our keen and eager staff. Your kind comments... More

Washington DC, District of Columbia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
44 hotel reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
42 helpful votes 42 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

We stayed at Cresta Mowana as part of a one-night safari package from Zambia, and overall, we had a positive stay. The property itself is beautifully situated along the Chobe River, and the rooms are nicely decorated. I really liked the view of the river from our room's balcony. There is also a nice pool with lots of deck chairs... More

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CrestaHotels, General Manager at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Thank you for your recent post on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Cresta Mowana. We would like to thank you for staying with us and hope that we will see you again. While we are pleased to know that you enjoyed the stunning surroundings, the rooms and our lovely pool,... More

Johannesburg, South Africa
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20 reviews 20 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Cresta Mowana is a stunning resort on the banks of the Chobe river offering excellent accommodation, meals and service. The staff are exceptionally friendly and go out of their way to care for the guests. The meals are first class with a huge buffet variety for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Do make time to go on a game drive or... More

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CrestaHotels, General Manager at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, responded to this review
10 April 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Thank you for your recent post on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Cresta Mowana. We would like to thank you for staying with us and hope that we will see you again. We are delighted that you had such a good experience during your stay with us! It thrills us... More

Bromont, Canada
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57 reviews 57 reviews
26 hotel reviews
Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 March 2013

Our group of 25 stayed 2 nights at the lodge.We were coming from Victoria Falls. What a wonderful place with that giant baobab in the center of the lodge. We had a 3 hours morning drive (unfortunately under heavy rain) with an other on the Chobe River late afternoon. The room was really nice. Well equipped, nice bed, big bath... More

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CrestaHotels, General Manager at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, responded to this review
15 March 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Cresta Mowana Safari Resort & Spa. Thank you for your recent post on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Cresta Mowana. We would like to thank you for staying with us and hope that we will see you again. We are so pleased that your group enjoyed your experience at Cresta Mowana. Thank you for your comments... More

Zurich, Switzerland
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86 reviews 86 reviews
43 hotel reviews
Reviews in 51 cities Reviews in 51 cities
38 helpful votes 38 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 January 2013

The location of this camp is stupendous. The location of the individual 'tents' is discrete amongst the strange rock formations. Each 'tent' is a small palace with a balcony overlooking the landscape and all mod cons. The staff are professional and friendly and the food is excellent. Sundowners taken on a rock are the start of a wonderful evening, then... More

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CrestaHotels, General Manager at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, responded to this review
28 January 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge & Spa. Thank you for your recent post on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Cresta Mowana. We would like to thank you for staying with us and hope that we will see you again. We are delighted that you had such a good experience at Mowana during your stay. We are particularly... More

Boston, Massachusetts
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 December 2012

I found the Mowana to be very comfortable, friendly, well run and certainly perfectly situated on the banks of the Chobe River. The food was very good and there was a great selection of African foods to try. The staff was very friendly and accommodating. The fact that their Marina is also the Home port of the Pangolin Photo Safaris... More

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CrestaHotels, General Manager at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, responded to this review
7 January 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge & Spa. Thank you for your recent post on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Cresta Mowana. We would like to thank you for staying with us and hope that we will see you again. We are delighted that you had such a good experience at Mowana during your stay. We are particularly... More

Cape Town Central, South Africa
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2012

Beautiful setting on the Chobe riverbank, the lodge offers a bit of everything. Golf course, Tennis courts, Gym, Beauty Spa, for extra pampering. Easy to arrange extra activities suc as game drives and cruises, with very helpful staff. The rooms are spacious with air conditioning, and TV for those who can't leave their favourite sports channel behind. The grounds welcome... More

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CrestaHotels, General Manager at Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa, responded to this review
3 January 2013

Dear Guest, Greetings from Cresta Mowana Safari Lodge & Spa. Thank you for your recent post on TripAdvisor regarding your stay at Cresta Mowana. We would like to thank you for staying with us and hope that we will see you again. We are so pleased that you had such a delightful experience at Cresta Mowana and that you were... More

 
 
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Additional Information about Cresta Mowana Safari Resort and Spa

Also Known As:
Mowana Safari Hotel Kasane
Mowana Safari Hotel
Mowana Safari Lodge
Address: Chobe River, Kasane, Botswana (Formerly Mowana Safari Lodge)
Region: Botswana > North-West District > Kasane
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Fitness Centre Restaurant Room Service Suites Swimming Pool
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Ranked #2 of 2 hotels in Kasane
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
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