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Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

4.0 star property
Enjoy the safari at this 4-star Umbabat Nature Reserve guest house

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Outdoor pool
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Exterior
Standard Room
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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Timbavati Nature Reserve, Bushbuckridge, Mpumalanga, 1380
  • Popular LocationGreater Kruger National Park1 min walk
  • Popular LocationHoedspruit Wildlife Estate75 min drive
  • Popular LocationAndover Nature Reserve106 min drive
  • AirportHoedspruit (HDS)110 min drive

Room options

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Standard Room

Standard Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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CA $1,349 total
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24 May - 25 May
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About the area

Umbabat Nature Reserve

In regional park.A stay at this Umbabat Nature Reserve guesthouse places you within a 5-minute walk of Greater Kruger National Park.
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What's nearby

  • Greater Kruger National Park - 1 min walk
  • Hoedspruit Wildlife Estate - 75 min drive
  • Nyani Cultural Village - 100 min drive
  • Andover Nature Reserve - 106 min drive
  • Grietjie Game Reserve - 117 min drive

Getting around

  • Hoedspruit (HDS) - 110 min drive

About this property

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

Enjoy the safari at this 4-star Umbabat Nature Reserve guest house
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the business-friendly Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Umbabat Nature Reserve guesthouse is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Gift shop
  • Computer for guest use
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations include desks. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and down comforters. Accommodations at this 4-star guesthouse have kitchenettes.

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with deep soaking bathtubs, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired Internet access. Additionally, rooms include ceiling fans and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Kitchenette
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 5:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar

Things to do

  • Ecotours
  • Game/wildlife drives
  • Game/wildlife viewing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Safari
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • This property does not have elevators

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Ceiling fan
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Towels

Outdoor space

  • Patio

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Safe
  • Turndown service

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 72 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
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

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 575 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: ZAR 1550 per person (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

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

Motswari Private Game Reserve Resort by NEWMARK Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 168 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Morris

Travelled with partner
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Nathan, Bulawayo

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

DARREN

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022