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Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Luxury Bush Bungalow
A restaurant with a central counter, wooden tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and decorative items on the walls.
Bar (on property)

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is NZ$2,268
includes taxes & fees
8 July - 9 July

Explore the area

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Timbavati Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Place, Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Selati Nature Reserve
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hoedspruit (HDS)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Room options

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Luxury Bungalow

Luxury Bungalow

  • Resort view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free wired internet

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Luxury Bush Bungalow

Luxury Bush Bungalow

  • Valley view
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free wired internet

About the area

What's nearby

  • Timbavati Private Nature Reserve - 2 min drive - 0.8 km
  • Selati Nature Reserve - 33 min drive - 25.3 km

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 169 min drive

About this property

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star lodge is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. This individually decorated and furnished accommodation includes desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down duvets. Accommodation at this 4-star lodge has kitchenettes.

Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower with a deep soaking bath, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and a ceiling fan. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

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  • All-inclusive
  • Spa
  • Free airport shuttle
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includes taxes & fees
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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • In a national park
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Massage
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Desk
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests arriving after set lunch, afternoon game drive and dinner times may possibly not be accommodated for these activities/meals.
Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR660 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2340 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Motswari
Motswari Game
Motswari Game Reserve
Motswari Private Game
Motswari Private Game Reserve
Motswari Private Game Reserve House Kruger National Park
Motswari Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park
Motswari Reserve
Motswari Private Game Reserve House
Motswari Private Game Reserve Guesthouse Kruger National Park
Motswari Private Game Reserve
Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Guesthouse
Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Bushbuckridge

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

As of 3 Jul 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK on 8 Jul 2026 start from NZ$2,268, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Yep, Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK has a free self car park.

Is there a spa on site at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK have a pool?

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK.

Are there hot tubs in the rooms at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

No, but there are deep-soaking baths in the guestrooms.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

What time are check-in & check-out at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK?

No, pets and service animals are not allowed.

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 161 out of 179 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 179 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 179 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 179 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 179 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Classy Canine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent property, good, game drives with attentive, knowledgeable staff and great food.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
unreal
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raphael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a fantastic stay at Motswari. It’s so welcoming and the staff treats you like family or old friends visiting. The hotel is beautiful, the delicious breakfast overlooking the river and the dinner in the bush were unforgettable experiences. Guide and tracker team was also great, very friendly and knowledgeable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing trip! Motswari is very lucky to have the fantastic Owen (guide) and George (tracker). They made our experience incredibly adventurous, and we felt very safe throughout. Highly recommend! Service and rooms where great as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As a returning guest, I like the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, the layout of the property and of course, the guides and trackers who make the drives.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Incredible experience

A fantastic reserve and safari. Couldn’t recommend this place enough, the hotel is beautiful and the food exceptional. We had Eric and Difference as our guide and tracker and they made our trip. If you are looking for a safari experience then this is the place to book.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a magical experience. The staff was incredible and really was the reason this was a memorable trip. Hayden was an incredible guide. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and outgoing nature made each day more enjoyable. We saw all big 5 including seeing all 5 during one day. We were very lucky to experience a lion pride kill as well. Also, the food was incredible at all meals. Can’t recommend this place enough! Incredible value overall for what you get.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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8/10 Good

Morris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I will not be returning to Motswari and this was my third visit. The lack of internet access is a huge problem for me.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Hieu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had the most amazing time at Motswari — truly unforgettable! Every moment was special. All the meals were excellent, with breakfast and dinner set in different beautiful locations each day, which kept things exciting. Our guide and tracker, Owen and George, were outstanding — incredibly knowledgeable and made sure each drive felt unique. We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 within our first two drives, and got incredibly close to the animals. Elephants and giraffes even wandered right past our room, which was surreal. I’d recommend at least 3 nights to really soak it all in. The lodge’s location is also a big plus — close to Hoedspruit airport, so no need for a private plane. The only small downside is that there’s no phone in the rooms. Once escorted back at night, there’s no way to call staff for something simple like water. On our first night, a short circuit knocked out the lights and hot water, and while it wasn’t serious enough to blow the emergency whistle, it would’ve been nice to contact staff more easily. That aside, Motswari is an incredible place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Andressa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tudo impecável! Equipe carinhosa e atenciosa, comida excelente, quarto super confortável.. realmente incrível. Guia e tracker do Game Drive sensacional. Experiência fora do comum.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vibeke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Underbar camp mitt i naturen. Vi hade elefanter, stora flockar med babianer, gaseller etc som gick förbi campen varje dag. Superfint rum (dock regnade det in lite två ggr när det kom störtregn), god mat, vänlig personal. Vår guide Lola var suverän liksom vår tracker Big T! Vi såg allt!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmin-Mariella

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alle Angestellten sind einfach super nett und bieten einen extrem guten Service. Kommen als Gast und gehe als Freund passt hier absolut. Die Ausstattung, Sauberkeit und das Essen einfach klasse. Unsere Lieblingssafarilodge.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Marcel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Es war mein erstes Safari-Erlebnis und es hat mir sehr gut gefallen im Motswari.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

LIONEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Très belle endroit

Le lieu est parfait la nourriture très bonne et les game drive très bien le seul reproche serait le fait que les chauffeurs des game drive détruisent beaucoup trop de végétation( arbuste...) lors des game drive il est tout a fait possible de voir les animaux tout en restant respectueux de la nature, c'est dommage car cela gâche le plaisir de la sortie.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I visited motswari on our honeymoon and absolutely loved the whole experience! The property and rooms are nice and well decorated but the staff make the place so special. Our guide (byron) and tracker (hendry) did an amazing job on all of our drives, we saw the big 5 by our second day and were able to see all the animals we wanted to view. They were also very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information on the animals and area. In addition to the drives, the staff and service back at the lodge was incredible. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful and go out of their way to make sure that you have a wonderful stay. Lastly, the food at motswari was amazing and there is so much of it! Every meal we had there was delicious. Highly recommend staying at motswari for a safari!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
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10/10 Excellent

DARREN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A friendly, happy camp

Had a fantastic two night stay in mid March. Wished it had been longer, suggest a 3n minimum ideally. Food was very good and service even better. The guide and tracker were excellent. The bush was predictably quite thick at this time of year, but we still saw lots of lions and antelopes. Weather was good, shirt or light jumper was all that was needed for the evening.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Motswari provided a luxury accommodation and first class service while doing so in a way that was sensitive to the natural environment and its wildlife. The property did not have manicured lawns and ornate gardens but instead allowed the natural vegetation to flourish. The grounds were unfenced and lighting throughout was minimal to avoid light pollution. This made for a unique atmosphere which felt like you were actually staying in the bush. The huts were sympathetic to the local style of buildings with thatch roofing. They were air conditioned and had comfortable beds provided with mosquito nets. The food was excellent at every meal with a different dinner location for every night of our stay. The staff were really friendly at all times and the game guides and trackers were of the highest quality. All in all our stay was fabulous.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at Motswari were amazing. They knew evryones names and made you feel like a friend not just a guest. They all went above and beyond with the effort they put into the service. It was an amazing experience, I would go back in an instant and recommend it to everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Malte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfekte Game Drives

Fantastische Lodge im Greater Krüger. Aussicht vom Pool auf Elefanten, Giraffen und Impalas. Super freundliches und entspanntes Personal und toller Guide bei den Game Drives. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Borja Hernández

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Alojamientoy sevicios excelentes! Cama muy cómoda, tood muy limpio y el servicio siempre atento a cualquier detalle. La comida ezpectacular tanto en calidad como en cantidad. Definitivamente lo recomendaría sin ninguna duda.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Narsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This lodge is AWESOME! My wife and I stayed here for three days and we had an amazing experience. The rooms are really comfortable and have everything you need and I was surprised by how nice the bathroom was given that we were in the middle of nowhere. The food was fantastic. Staff is super friendly and helpful, always got us what we wanted within minutes. Most importantly, our game drives were stellar with Patrick (our tracker) and Mbgooni (driver and guide). They’re super knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We got to see all the animals except for cheetah (which is hard to see obviously). Finally, the property arranged our transportation back and forth to Hoedspruit airport and the ride was in a huge 14 person van with just the two of us in it…I highly recommend this lodge, you won’t regret it!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Faizal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome experience

Awesome accommodation, food and game drives
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The safari camp (well more all inclusive resort, in the best way possible) was much better than I expected and unreservedly recommend Motswari. First and foremost, I’m guessing most people go to “see the animals,” and we really did. Often only 10/20 feet away, including seeing a leopard carry an adult male impala up a tree. Incredible. I don’t know if our good fortune in seeing so much wildlife is typical- and I do credit our tracker, Tiyani, and Driver, Stanely, with getting used access to so much and so close. They were both incredible. The room was very clean and beautiful. The mosquito netting was also beautiful and undoubtedly functional Food and food service were likewise very good. They do feed you often and well. Snacks, breakfast, high tea before the afternoon drive, dinner under the stars at night. Also includes wine and gin and tonic (towhee cocktails are available at a small charge- though perhaps not their forte). The other service staff we to a person great Special thanks to a woman named Patience who each day came from the office to greet guests over breakfast and handle any open administrative items (transport or the like). She’s a great find and someone we looked forward to seeing each day And at night the resort requires you to be escorted from your room to dinner and back (it is in the middle of the wilderness and , though safe, not impenetrable to animals. One of the gentlemen escorting is, Cliff (Ciffiord? was great THANKS!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
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4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This webpage includes reviews for two different Motswari lodges (other is Geiger; they are not the same). Recently spent 3 nights at Motswari, disappointing experience overall, in part due to torrential rain and flooding, but more importantly the resort itself. Weather: Roof leaked at night, soaking the bed/clothes. Game drives poor d/t flooding. For 3/6 drives, couldn't access main reserve, and were limited to dangerous river crossings in the cold/rain seeing only impalas and the odd bird. Missed big 5 (must for anyone on safari). Credit to Sean and Hendry (driver/tracker) for trying to salvage the experience, not much they could do with the weather unfortunately. Resort: Billed as "luxury", more like "functional." Understand this is the bush, but for the cost and description, it didnt meet our expectations. Food was hit/miss, not the quality expected for the price. Staff: Also suprisingly mediocre (based on reviews). Genrally ignored in common areas (while other guests served drinks), nightly confusion about who was sitting where. No luxury feel. Tried to book couples massage at reception and was told "look for the lady in the red top at breakfast tomorrow" by a staff member with a mouthful of food. Needless to say she wasn't there. Bill: Added charity donation without our permission. It wasn't a large amount, and I would usually be happy to pay, but a) this should be disclosed, and b) not after this experience! Overall, a disappointing experience, wouldn't recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020