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Come get the dust of Africa on your feet ...
🐾 The Bush Camp is authentic, rustic, intimate and honestly affordable.

Madikwe's only authentic bush camp and genuine eco lodge Mosetlha is nestled literally at the heart of this magnificent Big 5, malaria free, 75 000 hectare Game Reserve. In addition to the Big 5, you are also offered the opportunity to experience the rare and endangered wild dog, cheetah, most other SA predators, a multitude of fat and healthy plains game and 350 bird species. Mosetlha promises yo

u a true wilderness experience and real safari adventure. Our rates include your comfy accommodation, all meals and snacks (and tea/coffee/water), and two game drives a day. Our expert guides, Jonny and Justice, take you out in open 4x4s (4 hours in the morning and 4 hours in the afternoon into the evening) throughout the rugged wilderness that is Madikwe. Come, get the dust of Africa on your feet ...

26/06/2026

As the sun sinks below the horizon and the African bush comes alive with its evening chorus, something shifts.
You slow down.
You breathe deeper.
You reconnect with yourself.

And often, that's when the best ideas, insights and decisions emerge.
Perhaps that's the real luxury.

The 2nd half of October is nearly fully booked... Ask us about our July and August availability!
Email Kelly: [email protected]

22/06/2026

This is your sign to stop waiting for the "right time".

The work will still be there tomorrow.
The world will keep turning.

But moments like this?

They have a way of reminding you who you are beneath the responsibilities, expectations and endless to-do lists.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.
And watch the sun go down.

Join us in the wilderness and discover what happens when you finally give yourself permission to switch off.

📷 Richard Mackenzie, Oli Davis, Tara Turkington

19/06/2026

This Father's Day weekend, we celebrate the fathers, grandfathers and father figures who lead with quiet strength, wisdom and care.

Wishing you a weekend filled with adventure, relaxation and special moments with those who matter most.

Happy Father's Day from the heart of the bush.

📷 Marc Rihs

18/06/2026

She is not asking for permission.

Not to speak.
Not to take up space.
Not to be seen.

She is not trying to be more.
She is not trying to be enough.

She simply knows who she is. Unapologetically.

Somewhere along the way, many women forget that feeling.

The endless responsibilities.
The expectations.
The pressure to keep everyone else afloat.

And slowly, almost without noticing, they begin to make themselves smaller.

Quieter.
Less visible.

What if you stopped doing that?

What if you gave yourself permission to return to the woman who existed before the distractions?

The woman who trusted herself.
The woman who knew her worth.
The woman who never needed permission to be herself, completely.

𝗪𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 - 𝗔 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁
𝟭𝟬-𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 | 𝗠𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗸𝘄𝗲 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲

For the woman ready to remember herself.

If this made you think of someone who needs to hear it, send it to her.

📷 Marc Rihs

15/06/2026

Wishing everyone a great Youth Day public holiday tomorrow - the office is closed for the day, but we'll be back on Wednesday bright and early.

Book a stay with us during the school holidays (before the end of July), and enjoy a 5th night free on us!

📷 Oli Davis

12/06/2026

Whether you're a business owner, team leader, burnt out employee, or simply feeling stretched a little too thin, creative depletion and mental fatigue are more common than many of us would like to admit.

Technology has transformed the way we live and work. Communication is instant. Information is always within reach.

But the same tools that keep us connected can also make it difficult to disconnect.

Emails.
Messages.
Meetings.
Notifications.
Always being "available".

Perhaps that's why so many of us are craving something increasingly rare: the chance to slow down, breathe deeply, and simply be present.

There is growing evidence linking time in nature with improved focus, mental clarity, and overall wellbeing. And sometimes, stepping away from the noise is exactly what's needed to reconnect with what matters most.

This August, join us in the heart of Madikwe Game Reserve for an intimate women's retreat designed to help you slow down, reset, and breathe a little deeper.

Because sometimes the most productive thing you can do is pause.

Take the first step, click our Link in Bio!
Your recovery is waiting.

11/06/2026

Have you met Justice?
Quiet, humble, and one of the most knowledgeable guides you'll ever spend time with in the wild.

Justice's journey began in Madikwe as a lodge maintenance staff member. Through dedication, hard work, and a genuine passion for wildlife, he qualified as a guide and joined Mosetlha in 2008. He has been sharing his deep understanding of the natural world with guests ever since.

As one recent guest shared:
"His ability to track wildlife and share insights about the bush added so much depth to the experience – it truly felt like we were seeing Madikwe through the eyes of an expert."

Now qualified as a trails guide, Justice also leads our guided walking safaris, offering guests the chance to slow down, look closer, and discover the stories hidden in every track, plant, and sign of wildlife.

Thank you, Justice, for the knowledge, passion, and unforgettable experiences you create for our guests every day.

📷 Oli Davis

09/06/2026

We're honoured to share that Mosetlha Bush Camp & Eco Lodge has once again received Tripadvisor's Travellers' Choice Award for 2026!

This award places us among the top 10% of listings worldwide on Tripadvisor, and is based entirely on genuine reviews from travellers who have stayed with us over the past 12 months.

What makes this recognition particularly meaningful is that it comes directly from our guests - those who have experienced the camp, explored Madikwe with our guides, shared stories around the fire, and taken the time to tell others about their stay.

To everyone who has visited, returned, recommended us, or left a review: thank you. Your support, kind words and continued trust mean more than we can express.

We look forward to welcoming many more guests to experience the magic of Madikwe with us at Mosetlha!

05/06/2026

Share with someone you feel has been burning the candle on both ends - someone who deserves some time to themselves 🧡

Happy weekend!

04/06/2026

Winter - a photographer's dream?

These images were all captured by guests during winter in Madikwe. They offer a glimpse of what's possible when golden light, dry air and dust come together to create particularly striking conditions.
Swipe through for a glimpse of what winter in Madikwe can deliver through the lens.

In Winter, wildlife and predator sightings often improve as vegetation thins and animals congregate around water sources, while clear winter skies make birds of prey easier to spot.

Read more about Winter in Madikwe: https://www.thebushcamp.com/blog/winter-in-madikwe-safari-guide

📷 Kelly Rabie, Steven Kramer, Daniel Shaw, Peter Bouquet, Marc Rihs, Evelien Flierman

Address

Madikwe Game Reserve
Zeerust

Telephone

+27114449345

Website

http://www.thebushcamp.com/, http://www.facebook.com/groups/thebushcamp.com, https://www.thebushcamp.com/link-in-bio

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