- View
- Swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Balcony
- Free parking
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
About this property
Motswari is a luxury family-owned lodge situated within the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve. Guests can experience bush trails with trained guides and spend evenings in the wilderness, eating authentic open-air boma meals. The airy lodges at the Motswari Private Game Reserve feature thatched roofs, each equipped with air conditioning and unrivalled savannah views from large wooden decks. They combine traditional décor with a designer touch and include a lounge and bathrooms with bathtub. The accommodation is relaxed and guests can benefit from an outdoor pool, a library and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Two game drives per day are included in the rates at Motswari, and occur at sunrise and sunset.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Airport shuttle
- Free WiFi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
- Breakfast
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
Preeyanuj
Thailand“Fantastic! I must first mention the staffs! We felt so so taken care of and they were so friendly and polite and was there to help 24/7! We didn't want to leave this place at all because we felt so spoilt. Our guide Eden and Magic were the most...”- Anthony
United Kingdom“Eden and Magic were Brilliant learnt so much and laughed so much too saw the big 5 and so much more saw lions hyenas and leopards with kills even saw an Aardvark best Holiday ever , every single member of staff was brilliant , Rooms lovely food...” - Rebbecca United Kingdom“The staff are exceptional. Eden and magic were so knowledgable, funny, accommodating - they made our trip! There skills as tracker and guide were second to none. We saw so much! Including a lion kill. WOW. And all of the staff on the property...”
- Robert United Kingdom“Superior experience, we saw the big five in the first 2 Game Drives. Hayden & Patrick( tracker and driver )were fun to be with, knowledgeable and friendly all times , went that extra mile to find the animals we wanted to look out for. Noah, Tim &...”
- Peter
Netherlands“The location, the staff, the food, the driver and tracker” - Faith
Singapore“Clean and well kept with security ushering you thru the night to dinners” - Jean
Australia“Accommodation good, food very good. Each night they had dinner in a different area. A lovely boma one night. The bush brekki was different and nice. Prince looked after us well. Game drives excellent with wonderful sightings Lion, leopard,...” - Ilana United Kingdom“Game drives were exciting and well organised. Great variety of food options, staff were all wonderful and always went above and beyond for guests. Camp was a good size with different areas to explore, pool area was a bit small.”
- Felix
Switzerland“We liked everything about our stay at Motswari! The place is managed amazingly in all aspects and food is delicious! We were impressed by our guide and tracker on our 4 drives which allowed us to see all Big 5 plus many other animals. Owen, our...” - Anousha United Kingdom“The staff really make this place so incredible; from the amazing chefs to the attentive wait staff to the exceptionally knowledgeable guides/ trackers (shoutout to Josh who found not only the big 5 but the white lion cub too!), everyone went above...”
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceTraditional
House rules
Child policies
Children older than 6 years are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note compulsory conservation levies per person per night are applicable and excluded from the rates. A gate entrance fee charged per vehicle is applicable and payable upon entrance to the reserve. Please contact the property directly for further information.
Scheduled daily flights between OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) and Hoedspruit / Eastgate Airport take approximately 50 minutes, followed by a 50 minute road transfer to the lodge. Scheduled flights between Cape Town (6 times a week) and Hoedspruit take approximately 2 ½ hours, followed by a 50 minute road transfer to the lodge. Transfers can be arranged from Hoedspruit/Eastgate Airport to the lodge at an additional fee.
Guests choosing to drive from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to the lodge are to make their own transfer arrangements – average travel time is 6/7 hours.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform Motswari Private Game Reserve by NEWMARK in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property adheres to strict physical distancing measures.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
