Motswari Private Game Reserve

Nathaniel Pendleton

We found Motswari via the travel agent Go2Africa and stayed at their Geiger's Camp. I cannot imagine how it could have been a better experience. From our first day, the game were plentiful. We visited in December, in the early summer when baby animals abound. We saw lions playing with their cubs, lazing leopards, hyenas scrapping over a kill, and wild dogs on a morning hunt. We saw rhinos on several days, making their slow grazing way through the bush. Elephants, giraffes, hippos, and every variety of antelope were bountiful. Every additional day and every new sighting was worthwhile, from the young elephants tussling in the water, to the aggressive snaps of the hippos at sunset. Our guide Landon and tracker Jacky were the best, and made the drives educational and entertaining. We felt very well looked after by Desmond and his team at Geiger's Camp, one of Motswari's smaller lodges. The rooms were extravagantly comfortable; the food was plentiful and sumptuous. Motswari (like many of the South African safari lodges) is an expensive experience. It was about 4x the amount we've spent on any other vacation. But we would absolutely do it again. 10/10.

Drexel Harris III

My wife and I stayed at Motswari for 3 nights during our honeymoon in South Africa. Everything about the lodge exceeded my expectations. The rooms were spacious and comfortable. The booking came with 2 game drives per day. The game drives were mind blowing. You get so close to all the wildlife and we were able to see the Big Five along with a host of other animals. The food onsite is incredible. They serve 3 large meals a day plus happy hour before dinner. The staff was amazing. Very friendly, attentive staff that made the stay that much more amazing. They even celebrated my wife on her birthday making the whole experience that much more special.

Esta Lessing

We spent 2 nights in Motswari Private Game Reserve and it was an unforgettable experience! Wonderful food, service, exclusivity and personal attention. Our ranger, Marius was exceptional and made every game drive and our walking safari unforgettable. His trackers, Elvis and Misha was just as amazing with their knowledge of the animals and the bush. We saw 3 of the 5 "big five" in just 1.5 days of being there, thanks to these guys. The food and service at the lodge was beyond our expectations in every way. I was a vegetarian and they catered for me with exceptional skill and charm. The food was really outstanding, thank you Glenda and team! Our other hosts, Desmond and MJ looked after every detail and made our stay wonderful. Our room was large, luxurious and comfortable. We each had a great massage too (thank you Lerato), in a space where you can watch giraffes walk by... The setting of this private lodge is amazing, you overlook a river with giraffes and elephants walking by. We even had a hyena come close to us while sitting around the camp fire - so special. This was a once in a life time experience and we hope to be back again soon!

Joe Battersby

Incredible experience from start to finish. There are so many game reserves and lodges to choose from so we felt so lucky to get it right with this one. Great food, beautiful rooms and the staff couldn’t be more friendly and helpful. Special mention to our guide and tracker, Hayden and Patrick, who were so knowledgeable and entertaining. It really made our first safari a special one

Tom Beard

Where to even start!! Everything about this lodge is incredible, the staff, the food, the rooms, the guides/trackers - it’s all fab!! We spent 3 days at Motswari and saw all the big 5 within the first drives. Our trackers Difference and Josh were both amazing, we felt so safe despite being so close to the animals and they answered all of our questions. The hotel itself is just amazing, there are no fences so we saw giraffes, elephants and more from our balcony. The food tasted so fresh and delicious, we didn’t have a single bad meal!! It was my boyfriend’s birthday and they bought out a cake and made it so special. Thanks so much for having us and we can’t wait to come back.