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9.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Motswari Private Game Reserve by NEWMARK

Enkhulu Gate, Argyle Road, Timbavati Game Reserve, za

Motswari Private Game Reserve by NEWMARK - main view

About the Property

Luxury Family-Owned Lodge in Timbavati Private Nature Reserve

Bush Trails and Authentic Dining
Guests at Motswari can enjoy guided bush trails and dine on authentic open-air boma meals, providing a true wilderness experience.

Thatched Roof Lodges with Savannah Views
The airy lodges feature thatched roofs, air conditioning, and large wooden decks with unrivalled savannah views, blending traditional décor with a designer touch.

Relaxed Accommodation with Exciting Amenities
Guests can relax in the outdoor pool, explore the library, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi. Two daily game drives offer wildlife encounters at sunrise and sunset.

Experience the luxury of Motswari Private Game Reserve - book now for an unforgettable stay!

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in
Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

Please note compulsory conservation levies per person per night are applicable and excluded from the rates. A gate entrance fee charged per vehicle is applicable and payable upon entrance to the reserve. Please contact the property directly for further information. Scheduled daily flights between OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) and Hoedspruit / Eastgate Airport take approximately 50 minutes, followed by a 50 minute road transfer to the lodge. Scheduled flights between Cape Town (6 times a week) and Hoedspruit take approximately 2 ½ hours, followed by a 50 minute road transfer to the lodge. Transfers can be arranged from Hoedspruit/Eastgate Airport to the lodge at an additional fee. Guests choosing to drive from OR Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg) to the lodge are to make their own transfer arrangements – average travel time is 6/7 hours.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guest Reviews

9.6
Exceptional195 verified reviews
AI Summary

Guests highly rate the luxurious accommodations and frequently praise the friendly and accommodating staff.

Categories

Cleanliness9.2
Service9.9
Location9.7
Room Quality9.7
Amenities9.2
Value for Money9.6
Food and Beverage9.9
Overall Experience9.7

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MichelledeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 22, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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ThomgbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 20, 2026

"The best honeymoon safari experience!"

10.0

First and foremost the staff were just incredible! Our guides Josh and Difference really made the trip and showed us soo much wildlife. The hotel was peaceful and the rooms were unique. You felt well looked after and at the same time completely immersed in the surroundings. We can’t thank everyone there enough

Absolutely nothing

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HermannchCH
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 19, 2026

"Schade, dass wir pech hatten wegen Starkregen u d vielen Zusatzkosten"

8.0

Personal und Flair der Anlage

Dass wir wegen Starkregen nach einem Tag abreisen mussten - Ueberschwemmung

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IngridfrFR
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 6, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0

Expérience absolument extraordinaire. A Mostwari, tout est simplement merveilleux : le personnel, les lodges, l'emplacement incroyable avec des dizaines d'éléphants qui passent à quelques mètres de la piscine. Les safaris : merci encore à Rudolph et Tabo d'avoir réalisé mon rêve de voir les éléphants d'aussi près. Nous avons vu pleins d'animaux, c'était magique. La météo était fabuleuse pendant mon séjour. Tout aurait bien sûr été totalement différent dans le cas contraire.

Tout a été fantastique 👌

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EthansgSG
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 2, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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CoetzeezaZA
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 1, 2026

"Exceptional"

10.0
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L.M.nlNL
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extended_group
Standard Room
Stayed in Jan 1, 2026

"Exceptional"

9.0
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AndreadeDE
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 23, 2025

"Unvergesslicher Aufenthalt mit tollen Erlebnissen!"

9.0

Essen ausgezeichnet! Nettes, zuvorkommendes Personal. Tolle Safari!

Safari bei Regen schwierig, da kein Dach auf dem Fahrzeug!

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ErnstzaZA
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family_with_children
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 23, 2025

"Exceptional"

10.0

Accommodation & camp are fantastic - both luxurious and rustic at the same time. We loved that is no fence around the camp but this does bring limitations such as not being able to walk around freely after dark. Food was excellent and they were very accommodating for various dietary needs in our group. Guide and tracker were very knowledgable and spotted some fantastic sightings. All the staff in the camp are so friendly and hospitable and caring.

We would have liked to have seen some of the night life on the drive even to have stopped and look at the stars but were given no opportunity for this on the drive or in the camp as the camp is full of trees and there was nowhere without light where we could sit & look up. For snacks and drinks on game drive, since there were kids in our group, would have liked many soft drinks from the start but this was quickly changed for the next drive, also would have loved dried mango or a fresh fruit (eg apple or banana) on the drives.

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Jie YinggbGB
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couple
Standard Room
Stayed in Dec 19, 2025

"Far exceeded our expectations"

10.0

Motswari far exceeded our expectations. The lodge was amazing, luxurious and so comfortable. The food was insanely delicious. The staff were very friendly, went out of their way to help us obtain items we wanted and our guide and tracker (Eden & Magic) were fantastic and so knowledgeable. They worked hard to make sure we saw the big 5 and more. We even saw rhinos and lions multiple times, and had so much fun tracking leopards off-road, which ended with a beautiful, lengthy viewing of a leopardess prowling through the bush. 100% would recommend and do again.

Absolutely nothing, everything was great.

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