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Motswari Private Game Reserve

TIMBAVATI / UMBABAT

Motswari Private Game Reserve

Timbavati Private Nature Reserve · Timbavati / Umbabat

A classic small safari lodge with 15 en-suite bungalows, riverbed and bush outlooks, plus the optional Giraffe's Nest sleep-out.

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Property Type Safari Lodge
Malaria Status Malaria area
Rooms / Units 15 units

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The stay

A classic 15-bungalow Timbavati stay

Motswari combines a traditional safari-lodge atmosphere with a maximum of thirty guests. Eight bungalows face the riverbed and the rest sit within the surrounding bush.

For a warm, established safari feel

Choose it for couples who prioritise guiding and wildlife over highly contemporary lodge design, with the optional Giraffe's Nest sleep-out adding something different.

Rooms & Suites

Luxury Bungalow

Max 2 adults

Safari & Experiences

Morning and afternoon safari drives

Guided drives explore the Timbavati and Umbabat wilderness.

Guided bush walks

Walking safaris are available.

Giraffe's Nest sleep-out

Private overnight hide experience for lodge guests.

Optional

Good to know

Power & connectivity

  • Mains powered
  • In-room power available

Bungalows have air-conditioning and international plugs; lodge connectivity is available.

Getting there

  • Nearest airport: Hoedspruit Eastgate Airport

The lodge is in the Timbavati/Umbabat private reserve system and is reached by road or transfer from Hoedspruit.

Add the road leg

Private transfers, arranged with the stay.

Spurwing can arrange private road transfers from Johannesburg, O.R. Tambo, regional airports or another lodge where the routing is practical, or build the road leg into a wider South African itinerary.

Tell us where you are coming from and where you are going next. We confirm the practical route, vehicle and timing before anything is booked.

Arrange a Transfer Greater Kruger

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many bungalows does Motswari have?

The main camp has 15 en-suite bungalows.

Does Motswari offer a sleep-out?

Yes. Giraffe's Nest is an optional overnight hide experience.

Is Motswari in the Timbavati?

Yes. It operates in the Timbavati and Umbabat private-reserve area.