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Motswari Safari Lodge - Timbavati Safari Lodges

Imagine waking up to a breakfast surrounded by purple flowers and protected by overhanging branches. As you sit down, the aroma of freshly made bread fills your nose, and nearby in the verdant field, some warthogs scavenge for their own meal. Experience the wonders of Africa by staying at Motswari Private Game Reserve. Anticipate friendly service, breathtaking landscape, and unique viewing opportunities—including the possibility to see the Big Five. In Tswana, motswari means "to conserve and protect," and that is just what the group is dedicated to achieving.

Motswari Game Lodge - Gallery

Motswari Private Game Reserve Giraffe s Nest 3
Motswari Private Game Reserve Giraffe s Nest 3
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Motswari Private Game Reserve Breakfast Boma 3
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Motswari Private Game Reserve Bungalow
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Included:

All meals - Local drinks - Two game drives a day - Walking safaris (subject to availability)

Excluded:

Transfers to and from the lodge - Premium drinks - Entry fees - Laundry service - Overnight safari walk - Gratuities - Personal expenses

2026/2027 Rates

Bush-Facing Bungalows River-Facing Bungalows
06 January - 28 Feberuary 2026 R10,965.00 per person per night single
R14,620.00 per person per night sharing 
R12,060.00 per person per night single
R16,080.00 per person per night sharing 
01 March - 31 October 2026 R14,850.00 per person per night single
R19,800.00 per person per night sharing 
R16,335.00 per person per night single
R21,780.00 per person per night sharing 
November 2026
20 December 2026 - 05 January 2027
01 March 2027 - 31 October 2027
R16,335.00 per person per night single
R21,780.00.00 per person per night sharing 
R17,970.00 per person per night single
R23,960.00 per person per night sharing 
December 2026
06 Jnaaury - 28 February 2027
R12,060.00 per person per night single
R16,080.00 per person per night sharing 
R13,270.00 per person per night single
R17,690.00 per person per night sharing 

Rates exclude conservation & gate fees

Quick Facts

  • Rating - 4 Stars
  • Type - Safari Lodge
  • No.of Rooms - 15 Rooms
  • Check-in time - 12:00pm to 6:00pm
  • Check-out time - 11:00am to 12:00am
  • Spoken Languages - English & Afrikaans
  • Special Interests - Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife

Motswari Game Lodge - Video

Motswari Game Lodge

With more than 30 years of experience in hospitality, the family-run and kid-friendly Timbavati Private Game Reserve is waiting for you. Spend the night in one of the Giraffe's Nest Hide sleep-outs for the most authentic safari experience, or stay at the main lodge. After an exciting game drive, hang over the pool's edge and wait patiently for some large animals to pass. It will be difficult to part from Timbavati Game Reserve, where you enter as a guest and depart as a friend.
Fifteen luxuriously furnished bungalows with organic furnishings that mirror the natural surroundings are available at Motswari. All of the air-conditioned, roomy, and en suite bungalows provide views of the bushveld. For those seeking a more private experience, Geiger's Camp provides exclusive use lodging a short distance from the main lodge. The primary camp amenities, which offer a calm and pleasant atmosphere, include a lounge, library with internet access, and art gallery. There are two fully licensed pubs, a curio shop, indoor eating options (boma or bush dining depending on the season), and a swimming pool.
At Motswari Private Game Reserve, the morning routine consists of a warm cup of tea, your Land Rover, and a happy pair of trackers and rangers. Your guides are prepared to regale you with tales from the African bush. Do you know why hippos don't often consume meat? They actually do. It's time to relax or go for a bush walk after the morning wildlife drive; on foot, everything moves more slowly and there's more to uncover. After taking a shower in the bush bathroom, watch fire flies and fall asleep to the sounds of the savannah and the night breeze. Prepare for another bush walk in the dewy morning air as you awaken to the aroma of steaming coffee.
No children younger than 6 years ols are allowed at Motswari. Children sharing with parents pay 50% of room rate per night. Children in inter-leading rooms pay single occupancy rate for the room. Children should be 6 years and older for game drives, 12 years and older for bush walks and 18 years for Overnight Safari Walk Experience.

Motswari Game Lodge - Wildlife Gallery

Motswari Private Game Reserve Leopard
Motswari Private Game Reserve Leopard
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Motswari Private Game Reserve Game Drives
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Motswari Private Game Reserve Giraffe s Nest
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Enquiry Form - Motswari Game Lodge