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Motswari Private Game Reserve

Motswari Private Game Reserve Hotel / Lodge accommodation in Hoedspruit Limpopo

Description

In 1981, German-born businessman, Paul Geiger, purchased property alongside Motswari as a family retreat. Seeing the innate potential of Motswari, Paul later acquired equity in the lodge and ultimately sole ownership. Since then, the Geiger s have run the lodge as a family business, imbuing it with a friendly, family ambience, where guests arrive as visitors and leave as friends.

Motswari prides itself on its sumptuous, home-style cuisine; luxurious thatched accommodation and friendly attentive service, where guests are assured of a truly unique experience.

All 15 luxury bungalows are air-conditioned, have en-suite bathrooms and mosquito proofing ensuring maximum comfort during your stay.

Lodge facilities include a traditional, open-air boma; a spacious lounge and bar over-looking a beautiful dam; an art gallery exhibiting original wildlife art, a fully-equipped conference room and a refreshing swimming pool.

The Lodge accommodates 30 guests in 15 luxury en suite bungalows. All bedrooms have air-conditioning and overhead fans. Magnificent bush and river views from the bedrooms.

Of course, the key attraction at Motswari is its wildlife. Our qualified rangers accompanied by skilled Shangaan trackers will do their utmost to ensure that you get the best possible sighting. The area is renowned for its frequent sightings of the famed Big Five and has healthy populations of all other species found in the region.

Game-drives are conducted in the early morning and late afternoon, when the animals are most active and the scenery at its most spectacular. Optional excursions such as guided bush walks and bush banqueting are also available.

A chorus of birds announcing the dawn wakes you near sunrise. Home-made rusks, fresh fruit, tea & coffee beckon you from your chalet as the camp gathers in anticipation of another thrilling day in awe of natures beauty.

Motswari is exclusive in that we never have more than 30 guests present at any one time, providing a more serene environment for our visitor's African experience. With 15 luxury-appointed en-suite bungalows, each with air-conditioning, and all offering unrivalled bush views, guests enjoy a high level of comfort which complements our level of service excellence. The naturally-furnished interiors of each bungalow reflect the wonders of nature that exist just outside the windows.

There are no spas or gyms here at Motswari. Instead we provide the serenity and relaxation that comes from exploring the intricacies of the living ecosystem that will surround you and the exercise that comes from walking the untamed trails that abound in the pristine environment you will find yourself in.

We also house a fully-equipped conference facility for executives making use of the lodge for team-building, product launches and corporate getaways. By placing our air-conditioned facilities at your disposal we ensure memorable conclusions for any company retreat. There is also an internet hotspot available for those wishing to conduct business during their time with us. Our conference room can be configured according to your specific needs by prior arrangement with your hosts.

The driving force behind our establishment lies within our outlook. The owners and operators of Motswari, the Geiger family, are committed to service excellence in all aspects of day-to-day running of the lodge. From African wildlife conservation and environmental management to the high quality of the cuisine served to our guests and our attention to detail in making your experience a truly once-in-a-lifetime journey. We are conscious of our Motswari carbon footprint and continue to strive to further reduce our carbon footprint to ensure the preservation of our natural resources and environment. We here at Motswari are committed to maintaining life at the lodge at the high standards that our guests have come to expect from us.

Motswari has incorporated Responsible Tourism as a key principle in our operating philosophy by further providing employment and opportunities for locals in the region since its inception. We are constantly on the lookout for ways in which we can assist the community surrounding our fair slice of Africa. Our employees are much more than simply workers as here at Motswari everyone is treated as a member of the family. This shows in the tight-knit way that we all interact with each other and with our visitors who always leave us reluctantly, having come to relish the friendships they have forged during their stay.

Motswari Private Game Reserve is accredited by Fair Trade in Tourism, South Africa (FTTSA), although we have upheld these ideals since before the founding of this organisation. We are also proudly dedicated to the preservation of all forms of natural Southern African flora and fauna.

Accommodation

Also in evidence are two fully licensed bars, a swimming pool and a shop which promotes and sells carefully selected curios from the region. In addition we have a library available as well as an art gallery. Meals are taken either in a scenic location out on the trail with one of our highly-trained guides, indulging in succulent morsels in our lounge or, depending on the season, spending the evenings dining in the bush or inside the Boma, a traditional meeting-place for those staying in the African wilds. You will also enjoy your meals with an award-winning selection of wines native to Southern Africa which set off the sumptuous and perfectly prepared repast we provide to perfection.

Rates

HIGH SEASON	LOW SEASON
01 Dec 2009 to 30 Apr 2010 10 June 2010 to 20 July 2010 (Soccer World Cup) 01 Oct 2010 to 30 Nov 2010 R3 350 per person per night sharing R1 675 per night single supplement	01 May 2010 to 09 June 2010 21 July 2010 to 30 Sep 2010 R2 750 per person per night sharing R1 375 per night single supplement

Above tariffs include the following:
• Accommodation
• All meals
• Two daily game drives with refreshments
• Guided daily safari walk

Above tariffs exclude the following:
• Transfers to/from local airports/other lodges
• Vehicle toll fee for self-drives
• Conservation levy to the Timbavati Reserve
• Tourism levy
• Telephone calls, bar, laundry and curio purchases

Children:
Regret no children under 6 years old.
6 - 12 years old — 50% of above rates when sharing with two adults.
Children in their own room pay adult rates.
Two sets of inter-leading rooms are available on request.

Guides/drivers/pilots:
Tour guide — R 800 pppn.
Driver/pilot — R 600 pppn.

Private Land Rover:
R2 000 per day subject to vehicle, guide and tracker availability.

Contact Details:
Reservations
Tel: 086 127 6237
Int. Tel: +27 51 924 0585

Directions

From Johannesburg follow the N12 which leads past Benoni, Witbank and Middleburg. Follow the signs and turnoff for Belfast. Take the R540 road through Dullstroom, Lydenburg and Ohrigstad. Proceed on the R36 over the Abel Erasmus Pass to Hoedspruit. You will enter Hoedspruit on the R527. In Hoedspruit proceed through the 4-way stop and go over the small bridge. At the intersection turn right onto the R40. Continue for 7km and then turn left at the Motswari sign onto the Timbavati Road. After 18 km the road changes to gravel. Continue on the gravel road for another 36 km (Your mobile phone is unlikely to have a signal from here!) You will be required to stop at the entrance to the Timbavati Private Game Reserve gate where you will pay R90 (R100 from 1 March 2005) per person entrance fee and R75 for the vehicle (please contact us for prices levied on heavy vehicles if required) Now you are in the Greater Kruger National Park!