“Arrive at Motswari game reserve as a visitor and leave as a friend.” Set deep in the Timbavati, part of the Greater Kruger National Park Conservancy, you are assured of rich game viewing as our boundary with Kruger is open. In operation for 30 years as an original traditional game lodge - which means bush as far as the eye can see and simple luxuries that don’t intrude on your experience. Here nature is unaffected by man’s need to shape his environment. Family-owned, we pride ourselves on our conservation values, exquisite cuisine, award-winning wines, luxurious accommodation and hospitality. Our 15 thatched, en suite bungalows are decorated in understated, natural materials, have air conditioning, mosquito nets and spectacular bush and river views. Professional rangers and skilled, local trackers guide your excursions into the bush. With almost 150 square kilometres of wide horizons and untamed wilderness, Motswari is an unforgettable experience.

AT A GLANCE

• 15 luxury-appointed en-suite bungalows
• each with air-conditioning
• all offering unrivalled bush views
• Morning and evening safaris in open Land Rovers with
  professional field guides and trackers
• Safari walks, guided by armed field guides
• Swimming pool
• Two fully licensed bars
• • Boma & bush dinners
• Pre-lunch safari interest talks
• Curio shop
• Brunch, high tea (late lunch) and dinner.
• Library and Art Gallery with 24-hour internet facility
• Fully equipped air-conditioned conference room for 30 delegates
• Internet facility and wireless hot spot

Accommodation: Motswari is exclusive in that we never have more than 30 guests present at any one time, providing a more serene environment for our visitor's African experience. With 15 luxury-appointed en-suite bungalows, each with air-conditioning, and all offering unrivalled bush views, guests enjoy a high level of comfort which complements our level of service excellence. The naturally-furnished interiors of each bungalow reflect the wonders of nature that exist just outside the windows.

There are no spas or gyms here at Motswari. Instead we provide 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.

We also house a fully-equipped conference facility for executives making use of the lodge for team-building, product launches and corporate getaways. By placing our air-conditioned facilities at your disposal we ensure memorable conclusions for any company retreat. There is also an internet hotspot available for those wishing to conduct business during their time with us. Our conference room can be configured according to your specific needs by prior arrangement with your hosts.

Also in evidence are two fully licensed bars, a swimming pool and a shop which promotes and sells carefully selected curios from the region. In addition we have a library available as well as an art gallery. Meals are taken either in a scenic location out on the trail with one of our highly-trained guides, indulging in succulent morsels in our 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. You will also enjoy your meals with an award-winning selection of wines native to Southern Africa which set off the sumptuous and perfectly prepared repast we provide to perfection.

Wildlife & Safaris: - Getting close to the untouched wildlife that South Africa is famed for on an African Wildlife Safari, is what Motswari is really all about. All of Africa's Big Five are abundant in the area, as are countless numbers of other naturally-occuring African Plains Game which traverse the open boundary between Motswari and the Kruger National Park. Our guides are residents of the area and have, in addition to the scientific knowledge that we encourage them to attain, an intimate knowledge of the location and wildlife that comes from a lifetime of co-existence with the surrounds.

We encourage visitors to make the most of the time that they have in this setting by offering Game Drive Safaris, such as extended game drives (of three-and-a-half hours each) in open Land Rovers both at sunrise and during sunset to ensure that most, if not all, of the inhabitants of the bush are appreciated by our guests on their African Wildlife Safari, and provide them with an unforgettable game viewing experience. We also offer Guided Walking Safaris such as optional bush walks with one of our highly experienced and armed trail-guides, for those who wish to get the most from their African experience. Our knowledgeable staff members also give talks on the wildlife and bushveld topics and will gladly answer any related questions for our guests. We offer a daily total of up to nine hours of interaction and exploration within the veld itself.

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. Taken all together this is an unmatched chance to view the splendour of all manner of creatures unique to the continent.