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Motswari Private Game Reserve, a family-owned and operated luxury safari lodge. Here, majestic creatures, including the Big Five, offer incredible viewing opportunities as they bask in their natural habitat.

Highlights

  • Expect warm hospitality, extraordinary scenery, and unforgettable viewing opportunities, including the chance to spot the Big Five.
  • Motswari means “to conserve and protect” in Tswana, which is exactly what the team is committed to doing.
  • At this family-owned and operated luxury safari lodge, you’ll experience just the right level of personal attention and privacy.

You Should Know

  • Children under the age of six are only permitted to stay at Motswari when the camp is booked for exclusive use.
  • Children six years and older may join game drives at the guide’s discretion; no children under the age of six may go on game drives.
  • Persons must be 16 years or older to go on bush walks.
  • Persons must be 18 years or older to stay at Giraffe’s Nest Hide.

The Detail

An African dream beckons – one that is defined by extraordinary scenery, an authentic atmosphere, and warm hospitality. Guests arrive as visitors and leave as friends.

Motswari Private Game Reserve, located within the Timbavati and Umbabat Private Nature Reserve, stretches out over 150 square kilometers. It has been in existence for over four decades, and its friendly staff members are intrinsic to its success. Great emphasis is placed on personal attention, ensuring that each guest instantly feels at home in this stunning setting. Artworks by owner Marion Geiger-Orengo additionally bring the lodge to life and add to its visual appeal.

Motswari's character is all about expansive views, scenic drives and walks through game-rich areas, and the ever-present identity of the African bush.

Popular for its family-friendly ambiance, an atmosphere of friendship, and lighthearted exploration, Motswari Private Game Reserve's motto of "Come as a visitor - leave as a friend" stands as a true testament to its character.

Accommodation at Motswari Lodge includes fifteen luxury bungalows, complete with en-suite bathrooms, outdoor showers, air-conditioning, overhead fans, mini-bars, and captivating views of the surrounding vegetation and wandering wildlife.

Guests to Motswari Game Reserve can indulge in exciting morning and evening game drives, in open Land Rovers, out into the rough and untamed bush of the Limpopo Province bushveld. These drives are conducted and guided by a team of informative and experienced guides, all of whom are eager to answer questions and make the experience as complete and authentic as possible. For the more adventurous, a close-up encounter with the diverse bush of the area is available via the guided bush walk. For a more relaxed experience, visits are arranged around bird watching or simply a trip to the nearby bird hide to enjoy the area's huge bird population.

Facilities at Motswari Reserve include an open-air boma, a permanent wildlife-art gallery exhibition, a fully equipped conference room for meetings and team gatherings, a charming bar overlooking the dam, and a swimming pool.

Timbavati Game Reserve is the proud home of a group of indigenous white lions, which were reintroduced into the area in 2006. In addition, there are extensive populations of all members of the Big Five, cheetah, wild dog, hyena, zebra, and giraffe, more than 120 listed species of reptiles and fish, as well as the gigantic bird population, all of which are put at your fingertips by the resident guides during your stay here.

Price Includes

  • All meals, local beers, house wines, and soft drinks
  • Two game drives daily
  • Guided safari walks with refreshments
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For a limited period we are offering free travel insurance on all bookings which can make them fully refundable.

Packages that include this lodge

5 Day Fly-in Safari to Timbavati Game Reserve
  • Motswari Private Game Lodge: 4 Nights in 5-star in Timbavati Game Reserve
  • Motswari Private Game Lodge: All Meals, Soft Drinks, House Wines, Local Spirits and Beers, Teas, Coffees and Mineral Water
  • Motswari Private Game Lodge: 2 Game Drives Daily and Refreshments on game drives
  • Return Flights OR Tambo Airport (JNB) to Hoedspruit Airport (HDS)
  • Return Scheduled Transfers Hoedspruit Airport to Motswari Game Lodge
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October 10, 2025
Family trip.
Izanne was my agent and she was extremely helpful. She was knowledgeable and very patiently answered all of my questions. I was trying to work within a budget and she was very good at keeping that in mind. Also, Izanne, was very responsive and got back to me quickly with answers to all of my questions. She was a pleasure to work with.
Barbara Bellis.
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October 7, 2025
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Booking a family safari for a group of 17 people is no easy feat. Izanne Meyer helped us set up an exciting and amazing itinerary for us in a matter of 9 days. I could chat with her on WhatsApp and all our queries were promptly answered. Her passion and friendliness is a bonus. I found the Safari.com platform consumer friendly and their service streamlined. We are looking forward to our 16 day fun filled safari with our children and grandchildren.
Roode
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September 12, 2025
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Following my website enquiry, the entire booking process was through an exchange of emails with Izanne Meyer. It was straightforward from start to finish - two weeks in all.
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