Motswari Private Game Reserve by NEWMARK

The staff really make this place so incredible; from the amazing chefs to the attentive wait staff to the exceptionally knowledgeable guides/ trackers (shoutout to Josh who found not only the big 5 but the white lion cub too!), everyone went above and beyond.

Would’ve been great to have some sun loungers in the sun to make the most of the free time. Given no WiFi in rooms, having a phone in the room to call reception if you need to leave as you need to be escorted in the dark due to wild animals.

Super friendly staff with warm welcome and attention. The amenities and accommodation were on point with lot of comfort while being made traditionally in the heart of the reserve with respect with the surroundings. The food served four times a day was great with variety and large quantities, making us discover local cuisine. The Safari drives went perfectly fine, we were able to see all the animals living in the reserve with great respect and explanations from our guide and tracker.

Our arrival was not perfect as no one was attending the reception at 6pm and everyone was gone for the safari drive from 4pm to 7pm. Happily a tracker was in the lodge and was able to help us checking in.

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Lunches unnecessarily late at 15:05.very

AMAZING! Such kind people who really understand customer service. Our stay was 10/10! I strongly recommend the experience at Motswari!

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The staff was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our stay. A huge thanks to Henry and Jan, our exceptional tracker and guide. Their expertise led us to all the Big 5 within just two days! The spacious and cozy rooms offer a true bushveld experience, even allowing for animal sightings while enjoying the pool. The food is amazing, with a nice variety every day and delicious local meat offerings.

Best safari experience of them all! This was the best safari experience of all we had while in Africa for a month during December to January when we visited South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Botswana. Our guide Hayden was amazing, taking us off-road into the bush to catch some incredible animal sightings. He and the 2 trackers, Patrick and David, had a skill that others we experienced did not at finding the Big Five up close and often during our 3 days at Motswari. The twice a day schedule was a bit crazy especially the 5:00 am game drives, but missing a bit of sleep was worth it over and over as we had incredible success catching so many animals at this preserve. The accommodations and the meals were also first class considered being out in the wild, and the entire staff was attentive and friendly, particularly in the restaurant and bar. If there is one safari experience not to miss in Africa, Motswari is it!

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Every single part of our stay was 10/10 The game drives you are taken on are amazing - we saw the big 5 in the first 3 drives. Joshua, our ranger and Difference, our tracker were superb at their jobs; super relaxed and highly skilled at what they do. The food is out of this world! The staff are extremely nice and accommodating of any request but they are not too ‘in your face’ either - they allow you to make what ever you like of your stay. Elizabeth and Thambi and their team do such amazing work with fresh and local produce - every meal was an experience to remember! Jan is one of the waiters and bar men - he was so kind and friendly in his engagements with us, making us feel welcome and give us an insight into life in the area. He chatted freely about his life and asked about our lives. Getting to know him and the other staff was a real bonus of the trip. You come as a tourist and leave as a friend.