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Is MORE Family Collection a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
MORE Family Collection is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about MORE Family Collection?
No rating for MORE Family Collection was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.
- No Google listing in MORE Family Collection's name was found.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in MORE Family Collection's name was found.
- Trustpilot
- No Trustpilot listing in MORE Family Collection's name was found.
Where are MORE Family Collection's camps?
South Africa. Four property groups: Lion Sands Game Reserve (River, Narina, Tinga, Ivory Lodges plus Fish Eagle and Hinkwenu Villas), Monwana Game Lodge (with a villa), Marataba Game Lodges (Safari Lodge, Mountain Lodge, Marataba Villa) and Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel (rooms and a villa).
- Countries
- South Africa.
- Camps
- Four property groups: Lion Sands Game Reserve (River, Narina, Tinga, Ivory Lodges plus Fish Eagle and Hinkwenu Villas), Monwana Game Lodge (with a villa), Marataba Game Lodges (Safari Lodge, Mountain Lodge, Marataba Villa) and Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel (rooms and a villa). Owned versus managed is not stated.
- Where they are
- Lion Sands Game Reserve (Sabie River, where Sabi Sand meets Kruger): River, Narina, Tinga, Ivory. Monwana Game Lodge in Thornybush, Greater Kruger. Marataba Safari Lodge and Mountain Lodge in Marakele National Park (Waterberg). Cape Cadogan, Kloof Street, Cape Town.
- Land and traversing
- Lion Sands: '12,400 hectares of exclusive wilderness' where Sabi Sand meets Kruger National Park. Monwana: Thornybush's '14 000 hectares'.
- Camp sizes
- Monwana: 6 suites plus a private villa. Marataba Safari Lodge: 15 tents.
How much does MORE Family Collection cost?
MORE Family Collection publishes no rate per person per night, with its currency and year, that this page can show from its own website; ask it for a quote for your dates.
- Prices published
- Yes, in part. One price appears: Hinkwenu Villa 'From $9 600 exclusive use per night'.
- What the rate includes
- Lion Sands lodges: accommodation, all meals, teas, coffees, minibar and snacks, selected South African beers, spirits, wines and soft drinks, two game drives daily with FGASA-accredited guide and tracker, bush walks, Skukuza Airport transfers, Wi-Fi, Mack & Madi kids' activities. Extra: park fees, guest conservation contribution and Impact Levy (R160 per person per night), laundry, gratuities, treehouse nights, helicopter flights, private vehicle hire, premium drinks. Marataba adds bush breakfasts and dinners and water safari; park fees, Conservation Levy and Impact Levy are extra.
What are MORE Family Collection's booking terms?
MORE Family Collection does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.
- Deposit
- Not stated on its own website.
- Balance due
- Not stated on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- Not stated on its own website.
- Currencies and card fees
- Rates can be viewed in USD, ZAR, EUR or GBP. Which currencies are accepted for payment and any card surcharge are not stated.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is MORE Family Collection best for?
Best for: South African safaris with Cape stays, on MORE Family Collection's own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- Lion Sands: Tinga ages 6+, River and Ivory 10+, Narina 16+, villas all ages; children 10 to 15 pay 50% at River and Ivory, 6 to 15 at Tinga. Marataba Safari Lodge all ages (0 to 5 free, 6 to 15 at 50%). Mountain Lodge 16+.
- Teenagers and families
- Family Adventure pages for Lion Sands (Mack & Madi), Marataba (Safari Club Eco-Garden, childminding) and Monwana (Mosaba Rangers: archery, air rifle, tracking). Tinga is 'family-friendly' for multigenerational stays.
- Honeymoon
- CelebrateMORE gives 25% off accommodation for honeymoons, babymoons, milestone anniversaries and birthdays (valid 4 February 2026 to 31 May 2028, minimum three nights, block-out 20 December to 3 January, excludes villas). Honeymoons are also promoted at Cape Cadogan and Marataba's Thabametsi Treehouse.
- Solo travellers
- 'Solo travellers are warmly welcomed across MORE Collection properties, without the additional supplement often associated with travelling alone. Peak season exclusions apply.'
- Private guide and vehicle
- Private vehicle hire is listed as an extra at Lion Sands and Marataba (no surcharge given). Monwana Family Suites and the villas include a private safari vehicle (Fish Eagle, Hinkwenu, Marataba Villa).
- Exclusive use
- Villa rates are per night, exclusive use.
- Activities
- Game drives and bush walks at all reserves. Marataba water safari (Matlabas River) and rhino conservation interventions (April to September); treehouse nights; stargazing; helicopter flights (Lion Sands, Monwana, Cape Town); wine tasting.
What are the best alternatives to MORE Family Collection?
Cheetah Plains, Elephant Plains Game Lodge, Kapama Private Game Reserve, Londolozi, MalaMala and Nottens Bush Camp also own and run their own camps in South Africa only, each with the fact that it is best for.
- Cheetah Plains: best for: Sole-use villas in the Sabi Sand. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Cheetah Plains Private Game Reserve') from 73 reviews.
- Elephant Plains Game Lodge: best for: Big Five game viewing in the northern Sabi Sand. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Elephant Plains Game Lodge') from 242 reviews.
- Kapama Private Game Reserve: best for: A large Greater Kruger private reserve. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Kapama Private Game Reserve') from 870 reviews.
- Londolozi: best for: Five camps on the Sand River. 4.9 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Londolozi Game Reserve') from 242 reviews and 3.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1 review.
- MalaMala: best for: Owner-led lodges in the Sabi Sand. 4.7 out of 5 on Google (listing 'MalaMala Game Reserve') from 560 reviews.
- Nottens Bush Camp: best for: An original, lamp-lit Sabi Sand camp. 5 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Notten') from 152 reviews.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns MORE Family Collection?
Robert More is 'custodian and CEO' of MORE Collection, leading it for over 22 years.
- Owner or parent
- Robert More is 'custodian and CEO' of MORE Collection, leading it for over 22 years. No parent group or investors are named.
- In its own words
- 'Where life feels richer, wilder, more connected'.
- Conservation model
- Impact Fund with four pillars (health, resource sustainability, education and training, local communities), funded by a per-stay Impact Levy (R160 per person per night at Lion Sands and Marataba luxury tents), supplier and private donations and a percentage of each business's profits. Projects named: MORE Field Guide College, Injongo Educare Centre, rhino collaring at Marakele.
How do you book MORE Family Collection?
Direct to guests through Journeys enquiries ([email protected], +27 (0)10 109 4900) and Book Now buttons; trade enquiries through [email protected] and +27 (0)11 880 9992; toll-free numbers for the UK, USA/Canada and Australia.
- Where it sells
- Direct to guests through Journeys enquiries ([email protected], +27 (0)10 109 4900) and Book Now buttons; trade enquiries through [email protected] and +27 (0)11 880 9992; toll-free numbers for the UK, USA/Canada and Australia. Resident rates are not mentioned.
- How it is paid
- Direct bookings through [email protected]; a separate trade desk ([email protected]). Promotions 'apply to contracted STO rates only and exclude any other negotiated or discounted rates'.
- Price against a planner
- Not stated on its own website: it says nothing about whether booking direct is cheaper.
- Planner partnerships
- A trade desk ([email protected]) and offers apply to 'contracted STO rates'.
MORE Family Collection: the questions people ask
How many camps does MORE Family Collection have?
Four property groups: Lion Sands Game Reserve (River, Narina, Tinga, Ivory Lodges plus Fish Eagle and Hinkwenu Villas), Monwana Game Lodge (with a villa), Marataba Game Lodges (Safari Lodge, Mountain Lodge, Marataba Villa) and Cape Cadogan Boutique Hotel (rooms and a villa).
What activities does MORE Family Collection offer?
Game drives and bush walks at all reserves. Marataba water safari (Matlabas River) and rhino conservation interventions (April to September); treehouse nights; stargazing; helicopter flights (Lion Sands, Monwana, Cape Town); wine tasting.
Does MORE Family Collection have honeymoon offers?
CelebrateMORE gives 25% off accommodation for honeymoons, babymoons, milestone anniversaries and birthdays (valid 4 February 2026 to 31 May 2028, minimum three nights, block-out 20 December to 3 January, excludes villas). Honeymoons are also promoted at Cape Cadogan and Marataba's Thabametsi Treehouse.
How does MORE Family Collection fund conservation?
Impact Fund with four pillars (health, resource sustainability, education and training, local communities), funded by a per-stay Impact Levy (R160 per person per night at Lion Sands and Marataba luxury tents), supplier and private donations and a percentage of each business's profits. Projects named: MORE Field Guide College, Injongo Educare Centre, rhino collaring at Marakele.
What is included in MORE Family Collection's rates?
Lion Sands lodges: accommodation, all meals, teas, coffees, minibar and snacks, selected South African beers, spirits, wines and soft drinks, two game drives daily with FGASA-accredited guide and tracker, bush walks, Skukuza Airport transfers, Wi-Fi, Mack & Madi kids' activities. Extra: park fees, guest conservation contribution and Impact Levy (R160 per person per night), laundry, gratuities, treehouse nights, helicopter flights, private vehicle hire, premium drinks.
Does MORE Family Collection charge a single supplement?
'Solo travellers are warmly welcomed across MORE Collection properties, without the additional supplement often associated with travelling alone. Peak season exclusions apply.'
Does MORE Family Collection accept children?
Lion Sands: Tinga ages 6+, River and Ivory 10+, Narina 16+, villas all ages; children 10 to 15 pay 50% at River and Ivory, 6 to 15 at Tinga. Marataba Safari Lodge all ages (0 to 5 free, 6 to 15 at 50%).
Does MORE Family Collection offer a private vehicle?
Private vehicle hire is listed as an extra at Lion Sands and Marataba (no surcharge given). Monwana Family Suites and the villas include a private safari vehicle (Fish Eagle, Hinkwenu, Marataba Villa).
Where are MORE Family Collection's camps?
Lion Sands Game Reserve (Sabie River, where Sabi Sand meets Kruger): River, Narina, Tinga, Ivory. Monwana Game Lodge in Thornybush, Greater Kruger.
Who owns MORE Family Collection?
Robert More is 'custodian and CEO' of MORE Collection, leading it for over 22 years.
What are MORE Family Collection's reviews?
No rating for MORE Family Collection was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.
Can I book MORE Family Collection through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use MORE Family Collection's own enquiry page, www.more.co.za, or a safari planner.
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