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Motswari Private Game Reserve

Part of the Newmark Hotels collection

PROPERTY FACILITIES

Pool

Wi-Fi

Library

Eco-Friendly

AVAILABLE SERVICES

Laundry Service

COMFORT LEVEL/PRICE RANGE

Mid-range

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Is the Motswari Private Game Reserve for Me?

Immerse yourself in an African dream at Motswari Private Game Reserve. 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. The Main Camp includes 15 en-suite Bungalows that are interspersed in proximity to nature.

Experience wonderful game drives in a shared open Land Rover, led by professional field guides and trackers who share valuable insight into the wild.

The lodge has funded the Rhino Disharmony Mouvement, to reshape perceptions about rhino horn use and stop the demand which is pushing this iconic species towards extinction.

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Activities offered by Motswari Private Game Reserve

Activities on site

Night Game Drives

Game Drives

Walking Safaris

Horse Riding

Bird Watching

Cycling

Hiking

Rhino Tracking

Activities off site

Golf

Scenic Flight

Canopy Tours

Rock Climbing

Hot-Air Balloon

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Breakfast Verandah

Open-air Boma

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Wildlife and Safaris

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 guests 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 our main camp, you can relax on the sumptuous bed or in one of the cosy 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. For those looking for a truly unrivaled experience, be sure to leave the front section of the roof open so that you can enjoy the stars on a clear night from your bed or cover up in case of the threat of rain with the retractable canvass roof. You may be lucky to hear hyenas, a leopard or lions calling or the nocturnal birds like owls and nightjars piercing the night.

As our guest, you will be escorted to the dam shortly before sunset, with our guide detailing the evening ahead before leaving you alone to enjoy the tranquility and privacy of this amazing addition to the Motswari portfolio until the following morning. Drinks and a delicious simple dinner will be provided for you to enjoy.

Giraffe's Nest

There’s no better view of the bush than a birds eye one, and this is exactly what Giraffe’s Nest offers. Here, you spend the night in luxurious comfort yet at one with the wilderness, high in an elevation of an expertly crafted treehouse overlooking Xanatsi Dam.

Giraffe’s Nest offers all the comfort and indulgence of Geiger’s Camp, with sumptuous beds and cosy chairs on the viewing deck, as well as an eco-bathroom, so there’s no need to climb down from your platform above the bush. 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 our 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.

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