Motswari Game Lodge

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve
One of Limpopo’s finest destinations, Motswari Private Game Reserve is set within the verdant Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, which is part of the world-renowned Kruger National Park. The understated luxury of this traditional, vintage bush lodge promises an authentic African safari experience. This is 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. Motswari means “to conserve and protect” in Tswana and that is what the reserve aims to do. The fifteen luxurious bungalows at Motswari Game Lodge and four private bedrooms at Geiger’s Camp include sumptuous beds, spacious en-suite bathrooms, air conditioning and magnificent bush and river views. You can enjoy sensational culinary fare in the outdoor boma, the elegant dining room or in the middle of the bush — the delectable meals are accompanied by an award-winning selection of South African wines. You can escape the heat of the day by plunging into the cool depths of the sparkling swimming pool. A well-stocked library,

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boutique store and an art gallery add to the comforts of your surrounds. Adventures include guided walking safaris, birdwatching, nature walks and incredible morning and late afternoon game drives, when the animals are most active and the scenery is at its most spectacular. 
Imagine waking up high in the elevation of a tree, in the middle of the African bush, watching the sun rise over the horizon and the wildlife environment coming to life, shedding the mysteries of the night in its cleansing embrace. That is exactly what the Motswari Giraffe’s Nest will offer those who decide to spend a night overlooking Xanatsi Dam, providing an experience that will live long in the memory. Offering the comfort and indulgence of the main camp, you can relax on the sumptuous bed or in one of the cozy chairs on the viewing deck. Adding to your comfort is an eco-bathroom upstairs so there is no need to leave your platform above the landscape. To feel truly seamless with nature, you can leave the front section of the roof open to gaze at the canopy of stars from your bed while listening to the calls of hyena, lion and nightjar. If rain is coming, you simply cover up with the retractable canvas roof. If Giraffe’s Nest is your choice for the night, you’ll be escorted to the dam shortly before sunset, with your guide detailing the evening ahead before leaving you alone to enjoy the tranquility and privacy of this inspired addition to the Motswari portfolio until the following morning. Drinks and a delectable dinner are included. 
The Big Five (rhino, elephant, lion, leopard and buffalo) are abundant in this part of the Timbavati Nature Reserve, and even if your stay is short, you are sure to encounter all of these amazing animals during your game drives. Not forgetting the other plains game and the smaller creatures that contribute to this elaborate and ancient natural ecosystem … they are just as fascinating. Your guides are residents of the area, so along with their extensive scientific knowledge, they have an intimate and passionate bond with the bushveld and its denizens. 
The best way to experience the bush is to really slow down and closely observe your surroundings over time, so the game drives are three-and-a-half hours long in open Land Rovers, at sunrise and sunset, ensuring that you’re treated to the loveliest scenes of nature and wildlife that the Timbavati has to offer. Sunsets in Africa are said to be like nowhere else on earth, so the sunset game drives which ease into the evening, are a must, not least because a vast cast of nocturnal wildlife takes the stage, including hyena, honey-badger, civet, bush babies and owls. Birdwatchers, meanwhile, will find a huge array of winged ones to tick off, as there are over 350 bird species to be spotted year-round.
AT A GLANCE

15 luxury air-conditioned en-suite bungalows
Lodge pool and guest areas overlook private waterhole
Safari shop
Boma and elegant courtyard for open-air dining
Set in a 37,000 acre private game reserve
Big Five (lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino) private game reserve that shares unfenced borders with the Kruger National Park
Early morning and late afternoon game drives that continue after nightfall
Sensitive off-roading practices allow close-up game sightings
Interpretive bush walks
Massages available in-room
All Inclusive: 3 meals daily, soft drinks, house wines, local brand spirits and beer, safari activities, laundry
Wi-Fi internet access in guest areas
220v AC power

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