<\/span><\/span><\/span>The Moditlo River Lodge is seriously one of my very favorite hotels that I’ve ever stayed at.\u00a0 It’s the perfect level of luxury with out any of the stuffiness.\u00a0 No matter how nice, I’m not a bit “stay at the resort” person.\u00a0 I need to go explore.\u00a0 This is perhaps the first resort I’ve stayed at for more than a night without feeling the need to leave resort property, a quick look at this resort and you’ll see why, and it’s not just that the property is full of adorable lions.<\/p>\n The Rooms;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>The 16 rooms are separated into 8 villas set in the bush surrounded by African wildlife.\u00a0 Once inside, the rooms are impeccably decorated with exotic prints and windows open to the bush.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>Even the shower is made of glass, so you can shower in front of a warthog if that’s your thing.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>While I was there I saw warthogs, baboons, and several varieties of deer\/gazelle things (nyala maybe?\u00a0 See, I learned stuff) but the big 5 can be found in the area.\u00a0 In fact, after dark getting back to the rooms requires an escort in case of leopards or lions!\u00a0 I didn’t see any near the room, but I could hear the lions close by one night.<\/p>\n The Food;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>A stay at Moditlo RIver Lodge includes all meals, and one drink every night on safari.\u00a0 All other alcohol is purchased separately for CRAZY cheap!\u00a0 Seriously, the exchange rate really worked in my favor.\u00a0 I had a bottle of wine with dinner almost every night and it usually cost around $7.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>The meals had a good variety, and were so fresh and delicious.\u00a0 Usually they are served in the dining room with the other guest, though I was there for National Heritage Day and we all celebrated with a delicious braai in the boma.\u00a0 Every kind of meat imaginable served by an open fire.\u00a0 It’s an African dream!<\/p>\n The dining room is pretty great too.\u00a0 It boasts a lovely view and an opportunity to get very up close and personal with some of the local wildlife.<\/p>\n The Property;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>There are a few local attractions around the small town of Hoedspruit (I recommend the Endangered Species Center), but it’s easy to be content just staying at the resort.\u00a0 There’s a beautiful pool, that was a little too cold for my liking, but I’m a huge baby about cold water.\u00a0 Fortunately there is also a bar, so drinking mojitos by the pool is always an option.\u00a0 I did not have a chance to try out the spa while I was there, but they do offer very affordable massages.<\/p>\n The Game Drives;<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>This is what a safari lodge in South Africa is all about!\u00a0 Guest at the Moditlo River Lodge are invited to partake in 2 guided game drives a day. The first starts bright and early.\u00a0 Well, not bright still dark, but super super early.\u00a0 I’m not a morning person by any measure, and I still think it’s worth it to wake up and catch the animals as they hunt for breakfast.\u00a0 The game drive lasts about 3 hours with a picturesque coffee stop in the middle.<\/p>\n The next game drive happens at sunset and includes on drink of your choice.\u00a0 The reserve is home to the big 5 as well as some more illusive animals like African wild dogs.<\/p>\n![\"Gorgeous](\"https:\/\/magsonthemove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/IMG_8512-e1494172601763.jpg\")
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