Tswalu The Motse
The Motse is a charming and stylish safari dwelling located in Tswalu Game Reserve in South Africa’s stark Kalahari region. Its position at the foot of the Korannaberg Mountain ensures guests are never short of astounding and dramatic wilderness views.
This is the landscape where the aardwolf and wild dog roams free, and where guests can explore the vast terrain on horseback, foot or in the comfort of a game viewer. The Motse is a secluded safari village comprising 9 individual dwellings elegantly built from thatch and stone, each with flowing wooden viewing decks and open fireplaces. The rugged stacked stone buildings provide a cool respite from the burning desert heat of the Kalahari. Decor is stylish yet simplistic, with open areas furnished with wooden fixtures, keeping in tune with the natural surrounds. A walk-in wine cellar, gift shop, and spa area are just a few of the amenities to enjoy at The Motse.
- Enjoy understated elegance and luxury
- Lounge on private sun decks with waterhole and wilderness views
- Game watch from the various elevated deck areas
- Family suites have 2 en suite bedrooms
- Each bathroom has its own private garden and outdoor shower
- Relax in the heated infinity pool
- Secluded spa and wellness centre on-site
- Indulge in horse riding, helicopter safaris, game drives, and bush walks
- Resident wildlife includes Kalahari gemsbok, aardwolf, and African wild dogs
- A game-rich area in an uncrowded reserve
- Child-friendly destination
- Starbed for adventurous guests who want to sleep under the stars
- Conservation foundation gift shop on-site
The Motswe offers an array of safari activities fit for the whole family. Avid birders can delight in knowing there over 240 species of avifauna in Tswalu Game Reserve. Of particular interest is the red-crested korhaan, one of southern Africa’s local specials. The reserve is home to a number of rare mammals, a few of which include the aardwolf, brown hyena, bat-eared fox and African wild dogs. Tracking meerkats, learning about conservation initiatives, horse riding, helicopter safaris, game drives, and guided bush walks are just a handful of the safari activities on offer at Tswalu. There’s also a specific safari program available for children to keep them occupied while the rest of the family relaxes.
