Manyane Resort

The Resort & Setting

Manyane Resort is an independent timeshare property in Mogwase, within South Africa's Bojanala Platinum District Municipality, bordering Pilanesberg National Park itself. Google's listing describes it plainly: simple chalets and furnished tents in a modest resort with a restaurant, a spa and an outdoor pool. This isn't a glossy five-star development — it's a practical, bush-camp-style base with a 3.6/5 rating from over 1,200 reviewers, which tells you what to expect: functional accommodation, a straightforward layout, and a focus on access to the park rather than resort frills. Chalets and tented units suit families and groups who want an affordable, self-catering-friendly base for wildlife-watching rather than a high-end spa retreat.

The Area & Things to Do

The resort's standout feature is its location: Pilanesberg National Park, one of South Africa's best-known Big Five reserves, is reachable within roughly 50km, making game drives and self-guided park visits the obvious draw for anyone staying here. Sun City Resort, with its casino, golf courses and entertainment complex, is about 55km away and a popular add-on day trip. Rustenburg town centre, roughly 5km out, covers everyday needs — shopping, banking and restaurants — while Wonderboom Nature Reserve near Pretoria (around 35km) offers hiking trails for those wanting a quieter outdoor break. Between the park, Sun City and Rustenburg, guests have enough variety to fill several days without needing to travel far.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Manyane Resort is an independent resort, which means any resale or transfer runs through the resort's own owners' association or its management — not through a branded exchange company, since no exchange network affiliation has been verified for this property. If you're selling, list your week on BidMyTimeshare.com as a private owner-to-owner sale: you set your own asking price, interested buyers contact you directly through the platform, and we don't take a commission — you simply pay a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of buyers. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, ask the resort or its management for two figures: the current transfer fee for changing ownership, and the current annual fee, since neither is standardised across independent resorts and both affect what a buyer actually takes on. Be upfront in your listing about what the buyer receives — the usage rights and week/unit type you hold — and flag anything you're unsure of so the resort can confirm it directly with the buyer before transfer. Renters should expect a modest, practical property geared toward bush holidays rather than resort luxury, which is worth stating clearly in any rental listing to set the right expectations.

Practical Notes

A car is genuinely useful here, since the main appeal — Pilanesberg, Sun City, Rustenburg town — all involves short drives rather than walking distance. The region has a temperate climate with warm summers, so pack for the season you're travelling in. April–May and September–October tend to bring milder weather and lighter crowds, which suits game-viewing as well as general comfort. Given the resort's simple, self-catering-oriented style, it's worth checking directly what's included in your unit (kitchenette, linen, etc.) before you travel or before listing it for rental.