Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark
0 nights
Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
All Properties in Ehlanzeni

Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark

Lodge
Health Protected
Motswari Private Game Reserve Timbavati Game Reserve, Ehlanzeni, Mpumalanga 0001, South Africa
Show on Map
When you stay at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK in Umbabat Nature Reserve, you'll be in a national park and steps from Greater Kruger National Park.Show More
We Price Match
hotel overview picture
4.8/5Amazing·Cleanliness: 4.8
All 50 Reviews
Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolPrivate ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceBarRestaurantMeeting RoomWi-Fi in Public AreasFree
All Amenities
Surroundings
Airport: Ngala Airport
(36.7km)
Airport: Hoedspruit Airport
(63.7km)
Landmarks: Argyle Boma
(2.9km)
Map

Rooms

Guest Reviews

Policies

Services & Amenities

Standard Room
7

Standard Room

2 Single bed
Free wired Internet
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Towel
Room Details
Check Availability
Luxury Bungalow
1

Luxury Bungalow

2 Single bed
Has window
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private Bathroom
Electric Fan
Desk
Room Details
Check Availability

Guest Reviews(50)

4.8/5
Amazing
Verified Reviews
  • Cleanliness4.8
  • Amenities4.8
  • Location4.8
  • Service4.8
694shereer
January 1, 2024
Motswari, what can I say! This was definitely one of my favourite places to stay. I love the fact that there are no fences around the Lodge. Sean our guide, Edan our training guide & Elly our tracker. You guys made our time great. The wealth of knowledge that Sean shared with us was fantastic and Elly, what a tracker, spotting chameleons as we are racing to get back to camp, in the dark, flicking a light from side to side, then telling Sean to stop as he spotted one. We couldn't believe it. We just had the best time. Brillant people, brillant staff, brillant accommodation, brillant sightings! What more can one say, We will definitely be back. We highly recommend this place and will continue to do so.
Guest User
March 26, 2024
We spent 3 nights at Motswari & couldnt have been happier with our choice. From the moment we arrived until we left we treated like royalty. The staff were outstanding, remembering our names, the food superb & more than ample, the rooms spacious & very comfortable. The game drives were informative & we saw the Big 5 along with a lot of other animals & birds. I must make special mention of our ranger Eden & Tracker Elly who were a pleasure to spend 7 hours a day with. I cannot recommend Motswari highly enough
Guest User
March 7, 2024
Motswari was incredible! Our guide Owen, and tracker Elly, were the best. We were so bummed to have missed our connecting flight and therefore missed 1 out of our 3 nights here- however we were able to see the big 5 in just our first 2 game drives! On top of helping us see the best of the bush, they made us feel safe. The game drives were so amazing, as was our time back at the lodge. All of the food was delicious, and the presentation of meals was such a great experience. The accommodations were clean, spacious, and safe. Would recommend to couples and families alike!
Guest User
March 4, 2024
Absolutely fantastic place to have your Safari Experience, we were there for 3 days in February 2024, our guide and tracker was Eden and Lot, they were brilliant, did everything they could possibly do to ensure we had a great safari, we saw the big five a few times whilst we were there, these two guys wouldn't rest until they got us to where we needed to be. The support teams at Motswari were also fantastic, again nothing too much trouble, food and accommodation were great. Would highly recommend***********
Guest User
February 22, 2024
The Big 5 are there waiting to show you their world and the trackers and drivers will guide you to jaw-dropping up-close sights and experiences. You will be fed and watered with quality food served with charm. The GM and his team make you feel very much at home. You will not want to leave - we didn’t!
Guest User
August 23, 2023
The Motswari team took our three generation party on six morning and evening game drives during the three night stay. Our guide Josh and tracker David were masters at finding wildlife and put significant effort into making sure we saw the big five and tracked leopards for about three hours to make the sighting. Especially memorable were the sightings of a rare white lion of a rhino and baby. Sightings included: Buffalo, Elephant, Giraffe, Hyena, Impala, Kudu, Leopard, Lion, Painted Dog, Rhino, Warthog, Wildebeeste and many others. The lodge itself, a series of thatched bungalows with separate viewing/sitting area and eating areas, provided well-appointed accommodation and a variety of outstanding breakfasts, lunches and dinners. A thank you to the staff for taking care of us so well and especially to Josh and David for sharing their depth of knowledge on the game drives. An experience of a lifetime for the whole family.
Jet03214822203
February 14, 2024
My husband and I went to Motswari Lodge in February 2024 for four nights. What a truly amazing experience. We went on all the morning and afternoon drives. We captured the big five and many more animals, that goes out to the expertise of Paul and Release. We'll done guys. The whole team at Motswari Lodge make your stay one that you will never forget. A big thank you to all and we will be back. Robert and Anne Barton
Guest User
February 14, 2024
I find it difficult to truly express how fantastic an experience was our four night stay in the Motswari lodge. We arrived shortly before 3pm, had lunch and by four were off on our first game drive. In the first couple of hours we had already seen a leopard up a tree with its kill, a mother and calf rhino and a male lion. By the end of the fourth day we had added multiple sightings of all the big five including three different prides of lions, a very rare pack of African wild dogs (only 450 left in the Kruger National Park, a place the size of Wales, Hippos, crocs, zebras, hyenas, various types of antelopes, a family of warthogs trotting along in front of the verandah of the lodge, a troupe of elephants in a column just to the right of the lodge, African wild cat, a honey badger. Most of these sightings were at a range of between five and ten metres. Just mind blowing. We came across a pride of ten lions eating a recently killed buffalo - we were less than 10m away from them. At one stage we found ourselves slap bang in the middle of a herd of elephants chomping away at the foliage. We just sat there watching. I'm missed out lots of sightings. So many it really was fantastic. On our last evening we even stopped by the grassless football pitch to watch the Motswari staff football team the "Zebras" playing a game against a visiting team. Two of the visitors shared a pair of trainers - one wearing the left show and the other the right. Even the evening where we had to abandon the drive because of a thunderstorm and rain of biblical proportions turned out ot be great as we got to the bar early, the staff lit a fire and we sat watching England v Wales rugby match before dinner. Oh and that was the night the elephant strolled by across the lawn in front of us! The whole stay was made better by the knowledge and friendliness of our guide Jeremy and tracker Hendry and indeed by all the other staff in the lodge. They were all great. The lodge facilities themselves were perfect for the purpose. They even have an infinity pool where you can just sit watching the animals stroll by. I didn't think I'd use it much thinking there would be a lot of insects around it, this being "the jungle" and all. If there was one area they could improve on I can't think of it. It was one of the best holidays of my life and I'm already looking at when we might be able to return. Thank you Motswari
Guest User
February 8, 2024
I was in that paradise 5 days in the last February and it was very nice!!!!!! You feel at your home from the first minute, staff very attentive and good people. Special attention with the food you find the love which they put to cook......at the end all the staff " chapeau ", one night a Elefant break the boiler from the shower and in the same early morning they repare. I was going to the safari game with Henry and Jeremy and they have an incredible knowledge and passion for the Nature!!!incredible trips and you saw many animals of course the big five....... No words for the experience in Motswari!!! I hardly recomen if you like the peace and love!!!!

Property Policies

Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 12:00–18:00
Check-out: Before 11:00
Child Policies
Children 6 year old and over are permitted to stay in some room types at this hotel

Cots and Extra Beds
For all room types, cots cannot be added. Extra bed policies vary according to room type. Please refer to the relevant room type policy.

Breakfast
TypeFull English/Irish
AgeFee
Adult
Contact hotel
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.

Show More

Health Protected

Very Clean
  • 4.8/5
Cleaning & disinfecting
  • Cleaning services provided by a professional company
  • Rooms are disinfected between stays

Property Description

  • Opened: 2013
  • Renovated: 2013
  • Number of Rooms: 10
When you stay at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK in Umbabat Nature Reserve, you'll be in a national park and steps from Greater Kruger National Park.

You can experience a safari, and enjoy an outdoor pool. This guesthouse also features complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby. Getting to nearby attractions is a breeze with the area shuttle (surcharge).

At Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 5:30 AM to 10 AM.

Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Make yourself at home in one of the 15 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Your bed comes with down comforters and Egyptian cotton sheets. Rooms have private patios. Complimentary wired internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with separate bathtubs and showers feature deep soaking bathtubs and designer toiletries.

Services & Amenities

Outdoor Swimming Pool
Bar
Restaurant
Restaurant
Restaurant
No additional info available
Show More

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to stay at Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark?

Prices at Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark are subject to change according to dates, hotel policy, and other factors. To view prices, please search for the dates you wish to stay at the hotel.

What is the closest airport to Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark?

The closest airport is Ngala Airport. It is 36.66km from the hotel and approximately a 46minutes journey by taxi.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark?

The check-in time is after 12:00 and the check-out time is before 11:00.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark provide airport transfer services?

Yes, Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark provides airport transfer services.

What amenities and services does Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark have?

Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark has the following amenities and services: Parking, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Airport Pick-up Service.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark have a swimming pool?

Yes, Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark has a pool. Pool type: Outdoor Swimming Pool.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark have fitness amenities?

No, Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark doesn't have fitness amenities.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark provide Wi-Fi?

Yes, the hotel provides Wi-Fi.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark have non-smoking rooms?

Yes, Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark has non-smoking rooms. Please view the hotel listing for details.

Does Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark provide breakfast?

Yes, Motswari Private Game Reserve by Newmark provides breakfast.

About This Property

Nearest AirportNgala Airport
Distance to Airport36.66KM
Average Price FromAUD1076
Hotel Star Rating4