Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

Wow! What an amazing experience we had at Motswiri Lodge. A trip far beyond our expectations. Located a 5hr hour drive from Johannesburg airport, worth every second! Last part of journey is through the reserve was very exciting, we saw the first glimpses of the wildlife before even reaching the lodge. Option to fly into the reserve also if you prefer. The staff couldn’t have been more friendly, welcoming and accommodating across the entire lodge - nothing was too much trouble. Accommodating dietary restrictions and a birthday with no fuss or trouble! Our guide was Kia, and she was splendid. Very knowledgeable and thoughtful, a real pleasure to spend drives with. Food was delicious, with a number of options that would suit most preferences. Room was clean and spacious, we were privileged with a great view of the watering hole making our stay even more special. After 3 nights we had seen 4/5 of the Big 5, with some drives quieter than others (which was to be expected). We couldn’t have asked for anything more from our first safari and would be back in a heart beat.

We had a wonderful 4 nights at the lodge. We expected to have an amazing time, but it was honestly even better than we could have imagined. The lodge itself was so comfortable, and the outdoor shower was brilliant! The game drives were exciting, and we definitely appreciated the hot water bottles and blankets on the colder mornings. Our guide, Kia, was so kind, helpful and knowledgeable - she really made the experience for us. All of the staff were brilliant, and the food was absolutely out of this world. We were absolutely gutted to leave, but so grateful for the experience. We’re already counting down the days until we can return! Thank you so much for everything!

An amazing place with amazing staff. We were fortunate enough to see the magnificent 7! Kia (our guide was absolutely fabulous and extremely knowledgeable). Every small detail had been thought of including hot water bottles and rugs for the morning game drive. The food is delicious, you do not go hungry. We cannot thank the whole team enough for such a fabulous experience!