Mosetlha Bush Camp

Location

Mosetlha Bush Camp is situated just 3 hours’ drive from Johannesburg via Sun City in the very heart of the magnificent Madikwe Game Reserve. Enter at either at the Molatedi Gate (if approaching from Sun City) or the Abjaterskop Gate (if approaching from Zeerust/Mafikeng) then head toward the parks administration building where you will park your car and be met by your Mosetlha Field Guide. 

Moseltha pick up and drop off spot at the Administration building

Mosethla Bush Camp is a small, rustic, unfenced bush camp, located right in the middle of the magnificent Madikwe Game Reserve.

About Mosetlha Bush Camp

Mosetlha is the reserve’s second oldest lodge and is truly a unique wilderness experience.  It is the only genuine rustic eco lodge in Madikwe, which is owner run.  Caroline (owner’s daughter) greeted us warmly then gave us a tour of the camp and explained how everything works.

paraffin lanterns hang in rows waiting to be used at night fall

The simplicity of the camp is very refreshing with no mod cons such as electrical power or running water – at night paraffin lamps and solar powered lanterns give off the soft light that is needed to find your way round.

The outside view of the Cabins at night with all the lanterns

The camp, while unfenced is very safe to walk around and blends well with the surrounding bush.

the thatched lapa-type lounge, bar and curio

The large thatched lapa-type lounge, bar and curio shop and dining area, are the central point of the lodge/camp.....

Cosy lounge at night

Food and Drinks

The honesty bar offers a large selection of wines, beers and other drinks. Fresh filtered water is on tap in the bar or you can buy bottled water.

the honesty bar and two large fridges with wine, beer and mixers

The small boma area with fire pit is a great place to sit drinking coffee before ........

Jen Sitting round the fire pit just before our morning game drive

and after your game drives or just before dinner;  it's just nice to sit round the fire sharing stories of what was seen during the day....

Guest sitting round the fire pit in the small boma

The new wooden deck is another great spot to sit with a good book or to just watch the animals walk by......

Mosetlha Bush Camps New Wooden deck

or enjoy the beautiful sun rise with a cup of coffee.....

Coffee on the wooden deck at sunrise

or with a glass of wine as the sunsets. It is also  the perfect spot for a romantic dinner....

Sundowners on the wooden deck at Mosetlha Bush Camp

Our meals were all served in the thatched dining area around a large central table which we share with the other guests - we enjoyed all our meals, they were beautifully prepared in true bush style fashion on the open fires. 

Look how cosy the dining area looks at night

The Tea and coffee station with fruit juice, rusks and snacks are offered throughout the day in the dining lapa, as well as a mini breakfast that is set out before the morning game drive and this consists of – rusks, fruit, cereal, yoghurt, tea and coffee. 

the large thatched dining area

The main breakfast is then served on returning from your morning game drive- every day offers a different treat like their famous Mosetlha griddle breakfast.

Jen having Mosetlha's famous breakfast being dished up by Caroline

Lunch is served just before going out on your afternoon drive, and this could be a hamburger and salad or soup with fresh bread rolls during those cold winter days.

Mosetlha Bush Camp braai

Each night there is something different for dinner... we had a lovely Moroccan chicken dish with pot rice and salad, a braai and a beef stew and rice during our stay.....

Mosetlha Bush Camps braai- lamb chops, wors and steak, pup and gravy with veg

and to finish it off- a lovely peppermint and caramel tart on night one.....

lovely peppermint and caramel tart

and a granadilla cheese cake on night two.

Yummy granadilla cheese cake in a jar

Accommodation

There are 10 rustic raised wooden cabins set amongst natural bush surrounding the camp’s central area.

There are two sets of cabins that are joined making it great for families while the others are free standing.

The cabins are partly open on the sides with canvas flaps that are lowered at night. Each cabin has twin beds, two potties, a large bowl for washing your face, towels, fresh water and glasses plus a small safe and mosquito nets.

Beds are made up with duvet covers and during those cold winter months a hot water bottle is on offer.

Each cabin has their own bathroom which are discreetly situated between the cabins...

The new bathrooms with gravel paths leading to the two cabins on either side

the older bathrooms some of which are fenced

Cold water is collect from the water tanks.....

The water tanks with buckets

the showers are safari (bucket) showers where water is heated through a donkey boiler......

The donkey system is always lit and ready for your shower water

Jen getting water form the donkey

then the hot water is taken from the donkey to the bucket which you fill and now your hot shower is ready!  

The lovely old bucket shower works so well

A jug of water is provided for washing your face and brushing of teeth. The toilet is also eco friendly and there is a bucket of water inside each toilet area. Everything is well thought out for both comfort and practicality.

Activities

Look who we found in the bathroom

There are about 4 birdbaths in and around the camp allowing you a chance of seeing the many different bird species that come to bath or drink.

the old dagga boy (buffalo) comes to drink at the bird bath during the day

Photographing round Mosetlha Bush Camp - day and night....

The milky way over Mosetlha Bush Camp entrance

At night a few dagga boys (old buffalo bulls) Barnabus and Sabastian pop in for a drink as well as Cyril the civet and Harry the brown hyena.

Harry the brown hyena

Cyril the civet

Eagle owl waiting for dinner

Game drives at Mosetlha Bush Camp

Both morning and afternoon game drives are on offer as well as guided walks. We had a great time with our guide Johnny who showed us so much during our stay.

getting ready to leave on our game drive with Johnny

We saw the big-five plus wild dogs.......

wild dogs at Vleisfontein waterhole

Rhinos taken while out on a game drive at Mosetlha Bush Camp

Elephant fighting at Vleisfontein image taken on game drive at Mosetlha

Leopard in tree image taken on game drive while at Mosetlha

Photographing on game drive at Mosetlha Bush Camp

Lioness going down to drink, image taken on game drive

Our coffee stop

...but he also appreciated the other things that nature had to show like the sunsets...

shooting at sunset at one of the many dams in Madikwe

and birds...

Grey Heron walking in the dam

Our sundowner stop with Mosetlha Bush Camp

Thanks to Caroline, the kitchen staff, housekeeping staff and the guides; Johnny and Justice  - you are all phenomenal and the food was great, overall our Mosetlha Bush Camp experience was simply FABULOUS!

For more information or to book your stay, please visit the Mosetlha Bush Camp & Eco Lodge website.

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