Motswari Game Lodge is located in the Timbavati Private Game Reserve which forms part of the Greater Kruger National Park, South Africa. The Timbavati Game Reserve boasts diverse game and bird species including the famous Big Five. Guests can access Timbavati Private Game Reserve and Motswari Game Lodge either by road or air.
Getting to Motswari Private Game Reserve
Directions from Johannesburg
From Johannesburg follow the N12 which leads past Benoni, Witbanks and Middleburg. Follow the signs and turnoff for Belfast. Turn right onto the R540 and continue through Dullstroom. Follow the signs to and through Lydenburg and Ohrigstad.
Continue on the R36 over the Abel Erasmus Pass towards Hoedspruit. You will enter Hoedspruit on the R527. Once you're in Hoedspruit, continue through the 4-way stop and over the small bridge. At the intersection, turn right onto the R40 towards White River.
Travel for 7km (4.34 miles) and turn left at the Eastgate Airport sign on to the Timbavati Road. After entering the Timbavati Private Game Reserve gate, follow the Motswari signs for the remaining 4km (2.48 miles). The drive from Johannesburg will take between 5 to 6 hours.
Directions from Eastgate Airport
Exit the Airport parking and turn left. Drive straight for 12 km to the Timbavati gate. You will be required to stop at the entrance and pay a nominal fee to enter.
You are now in the Greater Kruger National Park although the road is tarred please drive carefully and adhere to the 50km speed limit; you are likely to encounter wild animals (stay in your vehicle)
The Motswari turnoff is 37 km from the gate. 300m after the Ingwelala entrance (a large thatched building on the right-hand side) is the Motswari sign to your right.
Follow the Motswari signs for the remaining 4 km on the dirt road.
