Motswari Private Game Reserve, South Africa


Open to the Kruger National Park and playing host to Africa's Big Five is Motswari Private Game Reserve. One of South Africa's jewels nestled within the Timbavati Nature Reserve, this family-owned and operated four-star lodge prides itself on its warm atmosphere. The name Motswari means "to conserve and protect" in Tswana and the owners have held the name to be a promise to each of their future friends who arrive to share in the splendour of an African sunset. The understated luxury of this traditional, vintage lodge promises an authentic safari experience to all of its visitors from the world over.

Location

Motswari Private Game Reserve is approximately 6 hour’s drive from Johannesburg, approximately 2 – 3 hour’s drive from Kruger Mpumalanga Airport, approximately 2 hours from Phalaborwa Airport and approximately 50 min from Hoedspruit Airport. Private charter flights into a nearby airstrip can be arranged.

Highlights

  • All of Africa's Big Five are abundant in the area, as are countless numbers of other naturally-occurring African Plains Game which traverse the open boundary between Motswari and the Kruger National Park.
  • Supporting the Big Five are several other species of wildlife, including cheetah and wild dogs and naturally occurring herbivores from the antelope and gazelle family. There are a variety of nocturnal animals which make our sunset drives completely different from their daytime equivalent which include, but are not limited to, hyena, honey-badger, civet, the bush-baby and owls. The avian population is unrivalled for the avid birdwatcher, with well over 350 different species to be spotted year-round.
  • There are no spas or gyms here at Motswari. Instead the lodge provides the serenity and relaxation that comes from exploring the intricacies of the living ecosystem that will surround you and the exercise that comes from walking the untamed trails that abound in the pristine environment you will find yourself in.
  • Meals are taken either in a scenic location out on the trail with one of the highly-trained guides, indulging in succulent morsels in the lounge or, depending on the season, spending the evenings dining in the bush or inside the Boma, a traditional meeting-place for those staying in the African wilds.

Facilities

  • Lounge and dining area
  • Two bars
  • A swimming pool
  • Curio shop library
  • Art gallery and boma

Activities

Game drives and guided bush walks.

Meal Basis

Full board accommodation including all meals, two daily game drives with refreshments and guided daily safari walk

Child Policy

We regret no children under 6 years old.

Accommodation

Motswari Private Game Reserve has 15 en-suite bungalows, each with air-conditioning, and all offering unrivalled bush views.

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Customer Review

Holiday to South Africa during December 2011

South Africa Review

Beautiful country wth large variations - from lush green to semidesert.

Rated... 5stars

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