Title: Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia [See all properties](http://www.expedia.com/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=3081112&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Wilderness adventures meet peaceful downtime at this safari retreat where travelers can spot wildlife by day and relax poolside by evening ## Photo gallery for Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK ![Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, in-room safe - Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081200/3081112/257753f0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch and dinner served - Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081200/3081112/7a4e0230.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor pool - Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081200/3081112/95a0b4ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081200/3081112/50086a2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, in-room safe - Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK (Bushbuckridge)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3090000/3081200/3081112/aaa2651f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in a national park, Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK offers an upscale safari experience. Enjoy full breakfasts, poolside cocktails, spa treatments, and free WiFi in common areas. 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A lion on the road. Karongwe Game Reserve Road 36 Hoedspruit Limpopo , South Africa. #OnTheRoad ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1439/697a1e2f-26f8-4c11-90f2-aad00a84c4bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Selati Nature Reserve 31 min drive \- 16.0 miles ### Getting around - Hoedspruit (HDS) 169 min drive ## About this property ### Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Upscale all-inclusive lodge in a national park At Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK, you can look forward to game and wildlife viewing, a poolside bar, and a terrace. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a library and laundry facilities. You'll also enjoy perks such as: - An outdoor pool - Free self parking - A safari, a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a computer station - Smoke-free premises, game drive on site, and a TV in the lobby Room features All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as thoughtful touches like free internet and safes. More conveniences in all rooms include: - Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters - Bathrooms with designer toiletries and deep soaking tubs - Patios, kitchenettes, and electric kettles ### All inclusive details This lodge is all-inclusive. 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Available in all rooms: Free wired internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Area shuttle (surcharge) - Free self parking on site ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A poolside bar - A restaurant ### Things to do - Ecotours - Game drive - Game viewing - Library - Outdoor pool - Safari - TV in common areas ### Family friendly - In-room kitchenette - Laundry facilities - Outdoor pool ### Conveniences - Gift shop/newsstand - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance - Turndown service ### Business services - Computer station - Meeting rooms ### Outdoors - Barbecue grill - In a national park - Terrace ### Spa - Massage - Spa services ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Fireplace in lobby - Smoking not allowed - Traditional architecture ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Blackout drapes - Down comforter - Egyptian cotton sheets ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Deep soaking bathtub - Designer toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Separate bathtub and shower - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Kitchenette ### More - Air conditioning - Ceiling fan - Desk - Individual decor - Individual furnishings - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11 AM ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation The front desk is open daily from 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools Guests arriving after set lunch, afternoon game drive and dinner times may possibly not be accommodated for these activities/meals. Guests with dietary restrictions or food allergies should contact this hotel in advance. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Cribs (infant beds) are not available ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - Destination fee: ZAR 660 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 2 years of age. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 2340 per person (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Cashless transactions are available Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property ### We should mention This property does not have elevators Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### National rating Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization. ### Property is also known as Motswari Motswari Game Motswari Game Reserve Motswari Private Game Motswari Private Game Reserve Motswari Private Game Reserve House Kruger National Park Motswari Private Game Reserve Kruger National Park Motswari Reserve Motswari Private Game Reserve House Motswari Private Game Reserve Guesthouse Kruger National Park Motswari Private Game Reserve Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Guesthouse Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Bushbuckridge ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK have a pool? ### How much does it cost to stay at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK? ### Is Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK? ### What time is check-out at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK? ### Does Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Are there all-inclusive benefits at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK? ### Where is Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.com/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 9.8 Staff & service ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 160 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raphael Jun 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities I had a fantastic stay at Motswari. It’s so welcoming and the staff treats you like family or old friends visiting. The hotel is beautiful, the delicious breakfast overlooking the river and the dinner in the bush were unforgettable experiences. Guide and tracker team was also great, very friendly and knowledgeable. ##### Raphael Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Classy Canine Apr 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Excellent property, good, game drives with attentive, knowledgeable staff and great food. ##### Classy Canine Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea Dec 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Amazing trip! Motswari is very lucky to have the fantastic Owen (guide) and George (tracker). They made our experience incredibly adventurous, and we felt very safe throughout. Highly recommend! Service and rooms where great as well. ##### Andrea Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Justin May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Such a magical experience. The staff was incredible and really was the reason this was a memorable trip. Hayden was an incredible guide. His enthusiasm, knowledge, and outgoing nature made each day more enjoyable. We saw all big 5 including seeing all 5 during one day. We were very lucky to experience a lion pride kill as well. Also, the food was incredible at all meals. Can’t recommend this place enough! Incredible value overall for what you get. ##### Justin Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stefanie Nov 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Incredible experience A fantastic reserve and safari. Couldn’t recommend this place enough, the hotel is beautiful and the food exceptional. We had Eric and Difference as our guide and tracker and they made our trip. If you are looking for a safari experience then this is the place to book. ##### Stefanie Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Raymond Jul 16, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Fantastic stay. ##### Raymond Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire Oct 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities As a returning guest, I like the friendliness and professionalism of the staff, the layout of the property and of course, the guides and trackers who make the drives. ##### Claire Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Hieu Oct 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities We had the most amazing time at Motswari — truly unforgettable! Every moment was special. All the meals were excellent, with breakfast and dinner set in different beautiful locations each day, which kept things exciting. Our guide and tracker, Owen and George, were outstanding — incredibly knowledgeable and made sure each drive felt unique. We were lucky enough to see the Big 5 within our first two drives, and got incredibly close to the animals. Elephants and giraffes even wandered right past our room, which was surreal. I’d recommend at least 3 nights to really soak it all in. The lodge’s location is also a big plus — close to Hoedspruit airport, so no need for a private plane. The only small downside is that there’s no phone in the rooms. Once escorted back at night, there’s no way to call staff for something simple like water. On our first night, a short circuit knocked out the lights and hot water, and while it wasn’t serious enough to blow the emergency whistle, it would’ve been nice to contact staff more easily. That aside, Motswari is an incredible place, and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a once-in-a-lifetime safari experience. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/30550e28-6327-4bfd-92b7-2db06d65393c-1760355254673.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e832d622-eb51-4967-9a6a-905fc26b6d01-1760355278028.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d79dd72b-fbcd-4619-ae88-1bb8d7b05ec1-1760355277206.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/03651798-a2b9-47bc-b302-789952a46cf6-1760355275565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Hieu Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Morris Jul 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities I will not be returning to Motswari and this was my third visit. The lack of internet access is a huge problem for me. ##### Morris Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jasmin-Mariella Dec 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Alle Angestellten sind einfach super nett und bieten einen extrem guten Service. Kommen als Gast und gehe als Freund passt hier absolut. Die Ausstattung, Sauberkeit und das Essen einfach klasse. Unsere Lieblingssafarilodge. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/712abff4-451a-4d51-ac52-1b2901e22fc3-1765016243081.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/13da7cf5-f877-413a-9d67-93f22cd9c51c-1765016247029.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/d0756d5b-40d4-4e95-a16f-3a0a1d1d3d73-1765016240266.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6918b4c4-4561-455b-ae6c-7d2913dc131a-1765016247043.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Jasmin-Mariella Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marcel Oct 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Es war mein erstes Safari-Erlebnis und es hat mir sehr gut gefallen im Motswari. ##### Marcel Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LIONEL Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Très belle endroit Le lieu est parfait la nourriture très bonne et les game drive très bien le seul reproche serait le fait que les chauffeurs des game drive détruisent beaucoup trop de végétation( arbuste...) lors des game drive il est tout a fait possible de voir les animaux tout en restant respectueux de la nature, c'est dommage car cela gâche le plaisir de la sortie. ##### LIONEL Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael May 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities My wife and I visited motswari on our honeymoon and absolutely loved the whole experience! The property and rooms are nice and well decorated but the staff make the place so special. Our guide (byron) and tracker (hendry) did an amazing job on all of our drives, we saw the big 5 by our second day and were able to see all the animals we wanted to view. They were also very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information on the animals and area. In addition to the drives, the staff and service back at the lodge was incredible. All of the staff are very friendly and helpful and go out of their way to make sure that you have a wonderful stay. Lastly, the food at motswari was amazing and there is so much of it! Every meal we had there was delicious. Highly recommend staying at motswari for a safari! ##### Michael Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### DARREN Apr 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### A friendly, happy camp Had a fantastic two night stay in mid March. Wished it had been longer, suggest a 3n minimum ideally. Food was very good and service even better. The guide and tracker were excellent. The bush was predictably quite thick at this time of year, but we still saw lots of lions and antelopes. Weather was good, shirt or light jumper was all that was needed for the evening. ##### DARREN Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William Mar 3, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Motswari provided a luxury accommodation and first class service while doing so in a way that was sensitive to the natural environment and its wildlife. The property did not have manicured lawns and ornate gardens but instead allowed the natural vegetation to flourish. The grounds were unfenced and lighting throughout was minimal to avoid light pollution. This made for a unique atmosphere which felt like you were actually staying in the bush. The huts were sympathetic to the local style of buildings with thatch roofing. They were air conditioned and had comfortable beds provided with mosquito nets. The food was excellent at every meal with a different dinner location for every night of our stay. The staff were really friendly at all times and the game guides and trackers were of the highest quality. All in all our stay was fabulous. ##### William Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Claire Feb 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The staff at Motswari were amazing. They knew evryones names and made you feel like a friend not just a guest. They all went above and beyond with the effort they put into the service. It was an amazing experience, I would go back in an instant and recommend it to everyone. ##### Claire Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malte Feb 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Perfekte Game Drives Fantastische Lodge im Greater Krüger. Aussicht vom Pool auf Elefanten, Giraffen und Impalas. Super freundliches und entspanntes Personal und toller Guide bei den Game Drives. Wir würden jederzeit wieder kommen. ##### Malte Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Borja Hernández Dec 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Alojamientoy sevicios excelentes! Cama muy cómoda, tood muy limpio y el servicio siempre atento a cualquier detalle. La comida ezpectacular tanto en calidad como en cantidad. Definitivamente lo recomendaría sin ninguna duda. ##### Borja Hernández Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Narsay Oct 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This lodge is AWESOME! My wife and I stayed here for three days and we had an amazing experience. The rooms are really comfortable and have everything you need and I was surprised by how nice the bathroom was given that we were in the middle of nowhere. The food was fantastic. Staff is super friendly and helpful, always got us what we wanted within minutes. Most importantly, our game drives were stellar with Patrick (our tracker) and Mbgooni (driver and guide). They’re super knowledgeable, friendly, and accommodating. We got to see all the animals except for cheetah (which is hard to see obviously). Finally, the property arranged our transportation back and forth to Hoedspruit airport and the ride was in a huge 14 person van with just the two of us in it…I highly recommend this lodge, you won’t regret it! ##### Narsay Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Faizal Mar 16, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Awesome experience Awesome accommodation, food and game drives ##### Faizal Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Mar 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities The safari camp (well more all inclusive resort, in the best way possible) was much better than I expected and unreservedly recommend Motswari. First and foremost, I’m guessing most people go to “see the animals,” and we really did. Often only 10/20 feet away, including seeing a leopard carry an adult male impala up a tree. Incredible. I don’t know if our good fortune in seeing so much wildlife is typical- and I do credit our tracker, Tiyani, and Driver, Stanely, with getting used access to so much and so close. They were both incredible. The room was very clean and beautiful. The mosquito netting was also beautiful and undoubtedly functional Food and food service were likewise very good. They do feed you often and well. Snacks, breakfast, high tea before the afternoon drive, dinner under the stars at night. Also includes wine and gin and tonic (towhee cocktails are available at a small charge- though perhaps not their forte). The other service staff we to a person great Special thanks to a woman named Patience who each day came from the office to greet guests over breakfast and handle any open administrative items (transport or the like). She’s a great find and someone we looked forward to seeing each day And at night the resort requires you to be escorted from your room to dinner and back (it is in the middle of the wilderness and , though safe, not impenetrable to animals. One of the gentlemen escorting is, Cliff (Ciffiord? was great THANKS!!! ##### Verified traveler Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Verified traveler Feb 16, 2020 Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities This webpage includes reviews for two different Motswari lodges (other is Geiger; they are not the same). Recently spent 3 nights at Motswari, disappointing experience overall, in part due to torrential rain and flooding, but more importantly the resort itself. Weather: Roof leaked at night, soaking the bed/clothes. Game drives poor d/t flooding. For 3/6 drives, couldn't access main reserve, and were limited to dangerous river crossings in the cold/rain seeing only impalas and the odd bird. Missed big 5 (must for anyone on safari). Credit to Sean and Hendry (driver/tracker) for trying to salvage the experience, not much they could do with the weather unfortunately. Resort: Billed as "luxury", more like "functional." Understand this is the bush, but for the cost and description, it didnt meet our expectations. Food was hit/miss, not the quality expected for the price. Staff: Also suprisingly mediocre (based on reviews). Genrally ignored in common areas (while other guests served drinks), nightly confusion about who was sitting where. No luxury feel. Tried to book couples massage at reception and was told "look for the lady in the red top at breakfast tomorrow" by a staff member with a mouthful of food. Needless to say she wasn't there. Bill: Added charity donation without our permission. It wasn't a large amount, and I would usually be happy to pay, but a) this should be disclosed, and b) not after this experience! Overall, a disappointing experience, wouldn't recommend. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Jen, NY Jan 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities Such a Beautiful experience, amazing staff, great vibes. Would truly recommend this property ##### Jen Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveler Jan 20, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very friendly staff, great food and well organised safaris. We are vegan, so they made special dishes for us which were wonderful. ##### Verified traveler Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher, Leipzig Jan 4, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities \- amazing game drives (we saw all of the Big 5), - experienced guides, - super friendly staff, - very good food. ##### Christopher Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019