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    Private Safari Lodge
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    Private Safari Lodge
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    Private Safari Lodge
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    Private Safari Lodge
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Motswiri Private Safari Lodge | Madikwe

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Motswiri Private Safari Lodge lies in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve’s western section, tucked away under a grove of ancient Leadwood trees for which Motswiri is named. This remote luxury Lodge offers guests the opportunity to enjoy an exclusive African safari experience with some of the best views in game-rich Madikwe.

Family-friendly Motswiri can sleep a maximum of 16 guests in five beautiful thatched Bush Villas and one deluxe Family Villa. The five stylishly-appointed Bush Villas are positioned around the Lodge swimming pool overlooking an active waterhole.

Each spacious Bush Villa boasts a bedroom with a double-sided gas fireplace, en-suite bathroom with opulent corner bath, toilet, and double basins, an outdoor rock shower, air-conditioning, ceiling fans, and elevated wooden verandah.

The Villa suites classic Afro-chic décor, earthy textures, neutral tones, as well as the large sliding glass doors and windows work to enhance the feeling of sheer tranquility provided by this bushveld paradise.

The secluded Family Villa is set some distance from the Lodge’s main building to ensure guests can enjoy the magical scenery of this wilderness hideaway in complete privacy.

The Family Villa can accommodate up to six guests in three air-conditioned bedrooms making it ideal for families and intimate group breakaways. Each bedroom has air- conditioning and an en-suite bathroom with outdoor showers. Additional facilities include a generous sitting area leading onto a raised viewing deck with plunge pool and Boma.

The exquisitely decorated main Lodge building features a separate lounge, a dining area, plus a welcoming bar, each with a cosy fireplace where you can keep the chill at  bay on winter evenings. The shade of the communal rim-flow swimming pool is the perfect spot from which to take in the never-ending parade of resident game making their way to and from the waterhole.

In keeping with its world-class hospitality and attentive service, Motswiri’s cuisine is every bit as delightful as the majestic natural surroundings. Meals are served in the Lodge dining area, al fresco under the canopy of Leadwoods or fireside in the traditional Boma on warm summer nights.

And because a trip to Madikwe is all about the unforgettable wildlife encounters, Motswiri Private Safari Lodge affords guests every chance to discover the incredible biodiversity of this magnificent Big Five Game Reserve.

Activities include sunrise and sunset game drives in open 4X4 vehicles, exceptional bird watching, and bush walks conducted by knowledgeable guides. 

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge is available on a sole-use basis making it a superb choice of destinations for elite corporate getaways or an unforgettable bushveld breakaway with friends and family.

* Motswiri is the Tswana name for the Leadwood tree

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Rates inclusive of 15% VAT • South African Rand • Subject to Availability  
FULL BOARD  
Luxury Bush Villa &
Luxury Family Villa
1 Jan '25
to 31 Dec
'25
Per Person Per Night Sharing R8 500
Per Person Single R12 750
Children 5-14 years sharing R4 250
ALL INCLUSIVE  
Luxury Bush Villa &
Luxury Family Villa
1 Jan '25
to 31 Dec
'25
Per Person Per Night Sharing R9 500
Per Person Single R14 250
Children 5-14 years sharing R4 750
FULL BOARD  
Luxury Bush Villa &
Luxury Family Villa
1 Jan '26
to 31 Dec
'26
Per Person Per Night Sharing R9 180
Per Person Single R13 770
Children 5-14 years sharing R4 590
ALL INCLUSIVE  
Luxury Bush Villa &
Luxury Family Villa
1 Jan '26
to 31 Dec
'26
Per Person Per Night Sharing R10 260
Per Person Single R15 390
Children 5-14 years sharing R5 130

Accommodation is provided by 5 luxury Bush Villas, treating guests to ultimate luxury.  Each villa has air-conditioning, a gas fireplace and ceiling fans to ensure your comfort no matter what the weather. The Bush Villas have been designed to blend the indoors and bush by the use of sliding doors and windows.  Immerse yourself in the environment by enjoying the outdoor rock shower and wrap-around wooden deck.
In addition to the Bush Villa, Motswiri’s unique Family Villa offers a luxurious, private safari experience for up to six guests. The Family Villa has a private plunge pool, a spacious wooden viewing deck, and a private boma. Dine under the stars, or feel the warmth of an African sunset by firelight. A perfect combination of independence and luxury awaits you. Discover this well-kept secret.

 

5 Bush Villas

 

  • 1 King bedroom
  • Mosquito nets
  • En-suite bathroom with bath, indoor & outdoor shower
  • Private Deck

Room Amenities

  •   Indoor & Outdoor

 

1 Family Villa

 

  • 3 x  King / twin bedrooms
  • Mosquito nets
  • En-suite bathrooms
  • Lounge and diningroom
  • Deck with private plunge pool
  • Private Boma


Children:

  • 0 - 4 years stay free, 
  • 5 - 14 years pay 50% of the sharing rate

 

The exquisitely appointed main lodge offers separate lounge, dining and lounge bar facilities – each with its own roaring fireplace in winter. At the main area of the lodge enjoy the rim-flow pool overlooking the active waterhole, have a cocktail under the shade of the Motswiri trees (Leadwood in Tswana) on the main deck or just while away the day in the outside lounge and bar area. Fine cuisine is served in the dining room, under the Leadwood or around a roaring fire in the boma. Our staff offer personal service in a relaxed but professional manner.

DIRECTIONS TO MOTSWIRI PRIVATE SAFARI LODGE

  • From Johannesburg International Airport now O.R. TAMBO AIRPORT – Take R21 to Pretoria.
  • Head north on the N1 towards the N4 Toll Road
  • Take the N4 Toll road north west towards Rustenburg, Swartruggens, Groot Marico and Zeerust
  • Once in Zeerust turn right at the fourth stop street into President Street. There is a signpost on the left that says “ Madikwe Game Reserve/Gaborone” and a First National Bank on the corner to the right
  • Follow the R49 towards the reserve for approximately 97km
  • The first entrance to the reserve is Abjaterskop gate
  • Pass that gate and enter at the next gate – Wonderboom Gate exactly 7km from the first gate

Contact details for the lodge:
083 679 4479 & 082 883 8274

MADIKWE AIR SHUTTLE SERVICE

Our service in a nutshell: We offer a world-class executive air shuttle service from Johannesburg to Madikwe. Departing daily from the Federal Air Executive Lounge at OR Tambo International, the service is operated mainly with Cessna Grand Caravan Aircraft. All flights are undertaken by professional and highly experienced crew.
Passengers can be personally met from incoming domestic or international flights by one of our professional guest relations team members. Alternatively, passengers can meet at the Federal Air Guest Welcome Booth located on ground level in the Multi-storey parkade and car rental hall or directly at the executive lounge.

Complimentary bar service, tea, coffee, as well as shower facilities are available at the executive lounge. Madikwe Air also offers complimentary on-site excess bag storage and secure open parking.

There is a direct on-line flight booking system available to the lodges.

Flight bookings do close 7 days prior to a flight.

When you make your reservation you can enquire about this service and we will make bookings on your behalf.

Twice daily game drives/safaris are conducted by our rangers whose superb bush knowledge is imparted in the manner best suited to the bush knowledge of the guests on the specially designed landcruiser game viewing vehicle. Traversing on the full 75000 hectares the Madikwe Game Reserve has become known to offer some the best game viewing in South Africa. Experience excellent general game, stunning bird life and regular sighting of the sought after “Big 5” – Lion, Leopard, Elephant, Buffalo, Black and White Rhino.

Motswiri Private Safari Lodge offers guests an unparalleled exclusive safari experience.  Built to accommodate just 16 guests, the Lodge provides an intimate setting, nestled under a canopy of leadwood trees.  Guests have the option to either make an individual booking or to book the exclusive use of the whole lodge.
The main lodge overlooks a busy, private waterhole, frequented by the big game in the area.  The lodge is beautifully appointed and the main area is made up of separate lounge, dining and bar areas.  Each area has its own fireplace, where a roaring fire will keep you warm in the chilly winter months.

Facilities

  • Dining Area
  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Boma
  • Viewing Deck
  • Wifi 

Max Capacity: 16
Rooms: 6
Check-in: 14h00
Check-out: 11h00
All ages welcome

TARIFFS ARE QUOTED:

  • Inclusive of 15% V.A.T.
  • In South African Rand
  • Subject to availability

TARIFFS & RATE CHANGES:

  • All tariffs & rates quoted are subject to change, without prior notice, however fully paid bookings will be honoured

FULL BOARD TARIFFS INCLUDES:

  • Luxury accommodation in a Luxury Bush Villa or Luxury Family Villa*
  • Two game drives per day in our open game viewers with a highly qualified game ranger
  • Selected beverages on game drives.
  • All meals daily (excluding Kosher meals)
  • Welcome drinks, tea and coffee at meals
  • Complimentary road transfer from the Madikwe Western Airstrip to the Lodge

FULL BOARD TARIFFS EXCLUDES:

  • All beverages other than stated above as included
  • Specialised Coffees
  • Gate entry or fly-in fees (R180 per person once off and R80 per child under 12 years once off - rates are subject to change without prior notice and controlled by the North West Parks Board – please state this on your client’s travel documents accordingly)
  • Airstrip landing fees (R240 per person once off and R150 per child under 12 years once off – rates are subject to change without prior notice and controlled by the North West Parks Board – please state this on your client’s travel documents accordingly)
  • Conservation levies (R450 per international adult per day, R225 per international child under 12 years per day, R225 per SADC adult per day and R115 per SADC child under 12 years per day - rates are subject to change without prior notice and controlled by the North West Parks Board – please state this on your client’s travel documents accordingly)
  • Any other items of personal nature

ALL INCLUSIVE TARIFFS INCLUDES:

  • Luxury accommodation in a Luxury Bush Villa or Luxury Family Villa*
  • Two game drives per day in our open game viewers with a highly qualified game ranger
  • All meals daily (excluding Kosher meals)
  • Welcome drinks
  • Specialised Coffees
  • A selection of local beers, ciders, house wines, soft drinks and waters
  • Complimentary road transfer from the Madikwe Western Airstrip to the Lodge

ALL INCLUSIVE TARIFFS EXCLUDES:

  • Premium beverages other than stated above as included
  • Gate entry or fly-in fees (R180 per person once off and R80 per child under 12 years once off - rates are subject to change without prior notice and controlled by the North West Parks Board – please state this on your client’s travel documents accordingly)
  • Airstrip landing fees (R240 per person once off and R150 per child under 12 years once off – rates are subject to change without prior notice and controlled by the North West Parks Board – please state this on your client’s travel documents accordingly)
  • Conservation levies (R450 per international adult per day, R225 per international child under 12 years per day, R225 per SADC adult per day and R115 per SADC child under 12 years per day - rates are subject to change without prior notice and controlled by the North West Parks Board – please state this on your client’s travel documents accordingly)
  • Any other items of personal nature

ADDITIONAL EXTRAS TO BE ARRANGED ON REQUEST:

  • Lodge transfers
  • Additional activities
  • Wellness treatments
  • Curio shop purchases
  • Laundry services

FACILITIES:

  • Bar
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Pool loungers with pool towels
  • Sunset deck
  • Waterhole
  • Free Wi-Fi in public areas
  • Free Wi-Fi in all Luxury Bush Villas 
  • Free secure and accessible parking on site
  • In-room safe
  • Air-conditioned & non-smoking rooms
  • In-room heating facilities

CHILDREN:

  • Children of all ages are welcome at our lodge
  • Children younger than 5 years are not permitted on game drives
  • Children sharing room with parents pay 50%
  • Children in own room are charged full price
  • Child policy applies to children between the ages of 5 to 14 years
  • No charge for children 0 to 4 years

LUXURY FAMILY VILLA BOOKINGS:

  • Our Luxury Family Villa has a minimum occupancy is 4 adults and a maximum of 6 adults for this unit which means that the minimum paying rate for the family villa would be for 4 adults. Should there be less than 4 adults, this will be calculated on a minimum of 4 adult paying rate

DEPOSIT POLICY

  • For all bookings made within 30 days of travel
  • Full payment Is required within 48 hours of your booking.
  • For all bookings made more than 30 days of travel
  • A 50% deposit Is required within 48 hours of your booking and the balance 30 days prior to arrival.
  • Payment can be made via bank transfer, credit card (Master/Visa) or bitcoin.

CANCELLATIONS:

  • Four weeks before arrival - 75% of full amount
  • Two weeks before arrival - 100% of full amount
  • Please note that should you not be able to arrive at the lodge we will not be held liable for any refunds. Our full cancellation policy will apply to your booking.

ARRIVAL / DEPARTURE:

  • Check in is at 14h00
  • Check out is at 11h00

FLIGHT/AIR TRANSFERS

  • Daily scheduled FEDERAL AIR flights from O.R. Tambo Airport (JIA) to Madikwe Western airstrip
  • Private charters are available on request
  • Road transfers available on request

GATE ENTRANCE:

  • Gates open @ 06h00 & closes @ 18h00.

FLIGHT & AIR TRANSFERS & PRIVATE CHARTERS:

  • Guests may arrive any time from 14:00, and rooms are to be vacated by 11:00am.

Need Assistance ?

South Africa+27 14 004 0056 / 014 004 0056

Business Hours

Mon – Fri: (09:00 - 17:00)
Sat: (09:00 - 13:00)
Time Zone UTC/GMT +2 hours

E-mail: safaris@madikwe.net

 
       

What sets us Apart!

MALARIA FREE
Ideal for family or small groups
Rich biodiversity of game
Large elephant population
Over 350 bird species
Effortless road and air access

Why Book With Us?

Personal inter-action
Lodges with high standards
Stay in control of your booking
Most special deals by far
Secure payment process (SSL)
South African based
Superior knowledge
Expert advice
No booking fees

Best time to visit

The best time to visit malaria free Madikwe Game Reserve is during March and November, when temperatures are lower.

Entry Fees

Once-off payment
Paid directly by clients
Rebuilding and Recovery levy
- R115
pppn (optional)
Gate Entry Fees
- R200
per Adults once off
- R100 per Child  once off
Conservation Levy for International Guests
- R450 per Adults per night
- R225 per Children < 12 yrs pppn 
Conservation Levy for South African Resident Guests
- R225 per Adults per night
- R116 per Children <12 yrs pppn 

Bed Levy
- ZAR 10 pppn from age 1 year old
SUBJECT to change without notice,
Guests GCC are payable at the lodges and
will be added to guests' bills
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Once-off payment
Paid directly by clients
Flight Landing Fee
- R280 per person once off
- R180 per Child once off
SUBJECT to change without notice
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