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. 

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.

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

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

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

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....

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

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

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

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. 

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

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.

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.....

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

and a granadilla cheese cake on night two.

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...

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

and birds...

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!

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

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