Bonwa Phala Game Reserve

Bonwa Phala Game Reserve is a 5,000 hectare nature reserve, offering a pristine, diverse and unique destination in the Bela Bela district of the Limpopo Province.

The weather is warm almost all year round and Bonwa Phala is a true home for lovers of nature and the African bush. It is under two hours drive from Johannesburg and Pretoria and, due to the location of the main lodge, it offers absolute privacy.Bonwa Phala exclusive accommodation comprises of a Main Lodge with 10 chalets and a Tented Camp with five tents, guaranteeing guests their privacy and solitude.

The Main Lodge's 10 open-plan chalets all feature en-suite bathrooms, and guests can choose between double and family-size chalets. All chalets have their own patio and are conveniently situated near to the main complex. The thatched, central main complex consists of an indoor dining area, an informal lounge area with DStv, and a cosy covered bar area that opens up onto an intimate and rustic open-air boma. Guests have the option of eating outside at the fire or retreating into the indoor dining area.

There is an outdoor pool with a covered shelter next to it for those who love relaxing around the pool but don't want to expose themselves to the suns rays for too long. Resident guests at Bonwa Phala have access to the superb 5-star Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, which is about a 10-minute drive from Bonwa Phala. Zebula offers a variety of activities such as golf, quad-bike safaris, archery, clay-pigeon shooting, fishing, horse safaris, spa treatments, restaurants, a convenience store, a signature design mountain bike course, and much more.

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Reviews

"He beautiful surroundings and the peace and quiet."

20 April 2018

"The staff are super friendly and go out of their way to provide good service. The accommodations were clean and well appointed. Wish there was a fridge in the room. Will be back."
"Great"

08 May 2017

"Great place. Good service and good home cooked food"
"Peaceful Retreat"

02 April 2017

"Bonwa Phala is the most stunning place,uniquely situated.The staff are all amazing,so warm,helpful and friendly.Nothing is too much trouble for them.Both the lodge and tented camp are well equipped and very quiet and private."
"Wonderful stay"

03 January 2017

"My stay at Bonwa Phala was amazing. The accommodation was comfortable and was like home away from home. The staff was nice and friendly. <br/>I will recommend this place to eve i know. <br/><br/>Geraldine Maepa"
"Wonderful weekend away"

05 December 2016

"My girlfriend and I popped out for the weekend and had an absolutely wonderful time. The Game Drive was truly awesome, the Ranger was extremely professional and knowledgeable (and fun) and all the staff were extremely accommodating with great hospitality. We will definitely be back again and again!"
"Excellent getway,"

12 October 2016

"Short drive from Joburg to a restorative bush holiday. Stayed at tented camp in middle of bush forest. Comfortable, unique and well designed. Not as impressed with the tame game on view - but the ranger was knowledgeable and learned a lot. Good food and other amenities.Would definitely book here again."
"Great Stay!"

15 August 2016

"We enjoyed every minute. Great food and great service. Had an awesome rest. Everyone was so friendly and we only received great service!!!"
"fantastic"

23 March 2016

"We visited Bonwa Phala this past weekend. It was great and the staff were really friendly and helpful. Food was excellent. Very happy and sure we will visit again. Thanks to all who made the weekend a memorable one.<div>Bernyce, Maria and Bev.</div>"
"best holiday"

22 February 2016

"My bf n I had an amazing holiday at bonwa phala. Peaceful atmosphere .a very rustic private scenary. The most welcoming and hospitable staff. Food was simple and delicious. Very clean n neat chalet rooms. We would definitely be back for another breakaway."
"Mr Mthombeni"

30 December 2015

"I likedmy staying there is a nice place good people bush camp is something I have never seen before nice food ."
"Vacation"

16 November 2015

"Hi,<div><br /></div><div>We had a wonderful and quite time at Bonwa Phala, the staff was friendly towards us and they made sure that everything was on point.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have already recommended Bonwa Phala to friends and family.</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you</div><div>Tebog Mdluli</div>"
"Great Stay"

23 March 2015

"Thank you ! We had a wonderful stay."
"Great stay over a long weekend at the Bushcamp"

24 March 2014

"Our stay at Bonwa Phala Bushcamp was so lovely - although only 2.5 hours outside of Johannesburg, the tranquillity and seclusion the units offer is wonderful. Our hosts Marietjie and Pieter were so warm and helpful. The dinners and breakfasts served to us (inclusive in accommodation costs) were delicious. Within the farm we managed to view giraffe, jackals, blesbok, red hartebeest, black wildebeest, zebra, impala, nyala, kudu and a scrub hare, as well as some tree squirrels and warthog. Eland, springbok and buffalo are also present on the farm. The birdlife in the area is terrific too.Thanks for your hospitality Bonwa Phala!"