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Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

4.0 of 5
Madikwe Game Reserve 1560, South Africa
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Brisbane, Australia
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39 reviews 39 reviews
16 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

We travelled as a group of 10 consisting of 4 couples and ourselves with our 2 children aged 9 and 12 in May 2013. We occupied rooms 3,4,5 and 6, with room 6 being the family room (photo's attached). From the initial greeting at the entrance, this was set to be a memorable experience. The drive from the main gate... More

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Centurion, South Africa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

We visited Motswiri Lodge in March 2013. It was our first visit do Madikwe - and we thoroughly enjoyed it! Motswiri is a smaller, more intimate lodge with only 5 rooms, and one self-catering unit. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The game drives were great! We drove with Andre on our first day and Zede on the... More

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London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

I can not write highly enough about our fabulous experience in this wonderful lodge in Madikwe. This is a true gem of a place and there is no need to look any further as all you could ever desire from a game lodge is right here. The service was fantastic and no ask is too much. It was my Mother-in-laws... More

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8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

This is a small lodge in Madikwe, run by excellent staff. Great attention to detail. Andre is a superb ranger, taking time to show us what we wanted to see. He took the time to explain some of the more interesting detail to the children. Food at the lodge was of a high standard, with choices for dinner each evening.... More

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Gaborone, Botswana
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 February 2013

I visited Motswiri Private Safari Lodge not once, but twice, in January, 2013. I enjoyed it so much my first time, I returned the following weekend. It was a convenient getaway for me from my base in Gaborone, Botswana. Both times, my companions and I were treated like royalty. It helped that they lodge offered a January special to encourage... More

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Malmesbury, United Kingdom
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63 hotel reviews
Reviews in 58 cities Reviews in 58 cities
84 helpful votes 84 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2013

We have been visiting various game parks for more that 30 years and Madikwe is perhaps one of our favourites. Motswiri lodge provides a wonderful base from which to view this Malari free park. In common with most other guests we too were reluctant to leave, 4 nights suffering the superb food, the warmth of all the staff, the quiet... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2013

We took friends from the UK to Motswiri and had the most wonderful few days. They could not believe the beautiful rooms and the friendly staff. Zede and his wife and their staff made our stay a really magical experience. Zede is probably the the most enthusiastic ranger/manager that we have had the pleasure to meet. We will certainly be... More

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Tamworth, Australia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2012

After a 4 week overland safari with Drifters we decided to indulge at a private lodge for a few days before the long flight home. Using the mtbeds.co.za site we booked Motswiri for 3 nights, arriving the next day. The 4.5 hour drive from Joburg was really easy on great roads. You always wonder after booking something online if the... More

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Fallbrook, CA, USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 September 2012

My family and I stayed at Motswiri for 4 nights and could have stayed forever. There are few words to describe the beautiful and appealing main lodge and the villas, the richness in game of the reserve, the serenity of the place but above all the staff who goes out of their way to make the stay a truly magical... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 July 2012

We arrived to Jo'burg from New York, drove 4.5 hours to the game reserve and were wiped. However, just on the 10min drive in from the gate to Motswiri, we saw lions, elephants, giraffes and kudu. Then we were greeted with cocktails and a smile at the door. Perfect. The next few days did not dissapoint. The twice-a-day safari drives... More

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Additional Information about Motswiri Private Safari Lodge

Address: Madikwe Game Reserve 1560, South Africa
Region: South Africa > North-West Province > Madikwe Game Reserve
Amenities:
Free Parking Restaurant Swimming Pool
Hotel Style:
Ranked #13 of 22 Speciality lodging in Madikwe Game Reserve
Price range (per night): S$803 - 1,024
Hotel Class:4 star (4*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Motswiri Private Safari Lodge lies hidden in the bush, an exclusive lodge offering a maximum of 10 people a bush experience which is impossible to replicate in larger concerns. Our lodge offers some of the best views in Madikwe from our 5 luxury bush villas nestle. Itineraries & daily events can be tailored to meet your or your group's specific needs. ... more   less 
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