Overview of The Motse at Tswalu
Located on the edge of the Kalahari Desert in a remote corner of northern South Africa, Motse is set in Tswalu Private Game Reserve, the largest privately owned reserve in the country. Motse is also Fair Trade accredited and the recipient of a number of awards, including National Geographic Adventure’s Top 50 Eco Lodges and the Spa Awards.
A stay here is all about experiencing the wonders of the Kalahari in luxury and in comfort. Relax and unwind at the Sanctuary Spa, around the swimming pool or in the comfort of your suite. If you have children with you, let them be entertained on fascinating bush walks, star-gazing trips and sleep outs. Motse offers amazing Kalahari game viewing, rewarding birdwatching and a number of exciting safari activities. Enjoy guided walks across the dunes, game drives in open-air safari vehicles, hot air ballooning, and trips to Bushmen rock engravings sites in and around the reserve.
Rates
Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences
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Date | Board | Price |
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01/01/2024 - 31/12/2024 | Fully Inclusive Plus (All Meals, Selected Beverages, Selected Extras) | $2,115 |
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Highlights & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
Animal tracking experience
Cultural visits
Game drives
Historical tours
Horse riding
Local village visits
Star gazing
Rooms at The Motse at Tswalu
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
Motse Family Suite
Families will relish the space provided by the two Family Bungalows, each with two bedrooms, an en suite bathroom and separated by a spacious lounge that leads onto a patio.
Motse Suite
Motse offers luxury accommodation in authentic stone-walled and thatched-roofed bungalows. Each bungalow is elegantly decorated, combining rustic touches with colonial furniture and tribal artifacts. Each room has a spacious bedroom and lounge area with a cosy firepit, an en suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers plus a private sundeck with beautiful views of a nearby waterhole and the Kalahari landscape.
General Facilities
Curl up in the mezzanine library area with one of the lodge’s books or in front of the satellite TV.
Wi-Fi internet is available throughout the lodge and rooms.
To ease away the stresses of the real world, spend some time in Motse’s secluded Spa with its choice of indoor or outdoor treatment areas, or just spend some time around the infinity swimming pool with a good book.
You can also pick up a few items for friends at home from the Foundation Gift Shop, knowing that all proceeds are used to fund research at the reserve.
Bar
Children's club
Gym
Library
Spa
Swimming pool
Wi-Fi available
Dining
Motse serves delicious cuisine inspired by South African dishes and local Kalahari ingredients, complemented by the finest wines from Tswalu’s private cellar.
The chef at Motse aims to both surprise and delight you with varied and imaginative food served in a variety of inspiring locations.
Enjoy your meals in the dining room of the main house, in the privacy of your luxury suite or in the atmospheric boma under the stars.
Your meals can be served around the swimming pool overlooking the Kalahari or you can ask for a picnic in the dunes.
Expert Opinion
We know because we go
Ramona Cilliers
Africa Safari Expert
One of the most unique experiences in South Africa, breathtaking scenery and landscape, indulgent accommodation and total flexibility on activities... a true safari to your tune!