Motswari Private Game Reserve: “In the evenings the outdoor life is the order of the day, with cold gin and tonics, meat sizzling over hot coals and hyenas calling in the distance.” Wow.

Motswari Private Game Reserve

I leave for South Africa in a few days, and I’m gunning to see the ‘Big Five.’

The term ‘big five’ was coined by big-game hunters in Africa who determined through experience (yikes) that these five animals were the most difficult to track down while on safari – and the most dangerous.

The big five: leopard, rhinoceros, lion, African elephant and the Cape buffalo.

I’m pretty excited about the awesome eco-luxe lodging at the Motswari Private Game Reserve. It looks gorgeous and a bit rustic, with thatched roofs and outdoor showers. (By the way, showering outdoors is one of the most exhilarating experiences you could ever ask for, so if you haven’t tried it yet, put it on the list).

Eco-luxe

Motswari’s eclectic lobby

Travel time!