Classic Big Five Safari in the Heart of Timbavati
Motswari Lodge delivers an intimate, time-honored safari experience in the Timbavati, a private reserve open to Kruger and renowned for excellent Big Five viewing and the rare occurrence of white lions. Twice-daily game drives, guided nature walks and starlit boma dinners set an immersive rhythm, while warm Shangaan hospitality and comfortable lodge amenities make the camp a welcoming base for first-time and seasoned safari-goers alike.
Price Per Person Sharing From:
From: POA
Highlights & What to Expect
- Prime Timbavati location open to Kruger with consistent Big Five sightings.
- Twice-daily game drives with skilled ranger–tracker teams; night drives after sunset.
- Boma dinners beneath a signature mopane tree, showcasing regional flavors.
- Comfortable, characterful thatched bungalows with private decks and bush views.
- Warm Shangaan hospitality and a relaxed camp atmosphere between activities.
Location & Setting
Motswari is in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve, part of the Greater Kruger National Park. The lodge is located on the edge of the mopane belt, a vast tract of woodland stretching from the east to the west coast of Southern Africa and dominated by the mopane tree, a much-loved food source for elephants. It is easily accessible from Eastgate Airport in Hoedspruit.
Rooms
Motswari offers 15 comfortable thatched bungalows decorated with hints of colonial Africa. The en suite bathrooms are spacious, with bathtub views of the surrounding bush and river. Bungalows are air-conditioned, and each offers a private deck with bush views.
Facilities
The main lodge features a lounge, bar, indoor and outdoor dining area, and a small library. A highlight of your safari will surely be evening meals in the boma under a large mopane tree. The lodge's capable Shangaan staff will serve you in colorful traditional dress and often sing songs as they carry in your delicious meal.
Amenities
Accommodations
15Bar & Lounge
Restaurant
Swimming Pool
Gift Shop / Curio Shop
Boma / Fire Pit
Library
Air Conditioning
Wi-Fi
Tea & Coffee
Minibar
Mosquito Net
Ceiling Fan
In-room Safe
Hair Dryer
Private Deck
Viewing Deck
Airstrip / Helipad
Activities
Game Drives
Night Drives
Guided Bush Walks
