The Motse Camp

Overview

Motse Camp offers an intimate and immersive safari experience amidst indigenous gardens and abundant wildlife. Guests can partake in game drives, guided walks, and horseback riding, exploring the vast, rugged and diverse Kalahari landscape.

The camp emphasizes personalized experiences, fostering a deep connection with the natural environment and its unique inhabitants. Visitors can engage in conservation efforts, learning about the reserve’s commitment to preserving the region’s ecosystem and supporting sustainable tourism practices.

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Rooms

The room options at Motse Camp caters to both groups and families, and can house a maximum of 18 adult guests in total. The camp offers 6 legae (suites) for two guests, and 3 family legae accommodating up to four guests, with two bedrooms linked by a living room.

All suites feature en suite bathrooms with indoor and outdoor showers and a freestanding bath (except for the children’s bedrooms).

Amenities

Each legae includes a sitting area with a wood-burning stove, a study area, and a private, shaded veranda furnished with a large daybed.

Guests can enjoy the gourmet snack pantry stocked with homemade treats, as well as a personalized minibar offering a choice of refreshments, including still or sparkling water, soft drinks, beers and spirits. Additionally, guests have access to bean-to-cup coffee and a selection of teas.

Wi-Fi

Two Pools

Air Conditioning

Babysitting

In-Room Kitchen

Laundry Facilities

Tea / Coffee Station

Gym

In-Room Safe

Spa

Gallery

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Safari

Safaris from Motse Camp offer a unique experience, thanks to the diverse and dramatic landscapes of the Kalahari Desert. The vast, open savannahs, red sand dunes, and Korannaberg mountains provide a stunning backdrop for game drives, where guests can encounter distinctive wildlife, such black-maned Kalahari lions, meerkats, aardvarks and pangolins.

Motse Camp focuses on personalized and flexible safari experiences, allowing guests to explore the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve at their own pace. The reserve’s commitment to conservation and low-impact tourism ensures an exclusive and intimate adventure, with activities like tracking black rhinos on foot. These unique opportunities, combined with the breathtaking desert scenery, make safaris from Motse Camp a truly unforgettable experience.

Experiences

Meerkats Experience

Witness the meerkats up close, observing their activities such as popping in and out of burrows, standing sentry, grooming, playing, and more.

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Riding Safari

Embark on a horseback ride through the wilderness of Tswalu and weave along game trails in the grassland while you witness the bustling scenes at waterholes.

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Ancient Rock Engravings

Explore multiple sites near Tswalu featuring ancient rock engravings intricately linked to water sources.

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Big Cats

Game drives are always on the lookout for Africa’s great predators, and Motse Camp is no different; join your experience tracker and discover Tswalu Kalahari’s big cats.

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Stargazing

Immerse yourself in the nighttime sounds of wildlife and be captivated by the dazzling display of stars illuminating the sky above in one of the camp’s two ‘star beds’.

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A group of guests enjoy an evening drink against a stunning dusk backdrop

Plan your Safari

Each lodge has unique activities. Our Personal Travel Designers can talk you through them.

Plan your safari

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Seasons and FAQ’s

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Rates

There is no single ‘best time’ to visit Tswalu. Both summer and winter provide their own unique wildlife viewing opportunities, along with dramatic changes to the landscapes, which is heavily influenced by the presence or absence of water. As a result, pricing remains consistent throughout the year.