As we move into the warmer side of the dry season, September brings more glorious opportunities to immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility of the Boteti.
We understand the importance of taking quality time for yourself in today’s busy world, so we are so delighted to be able to offer experiences where guests can fully unwind and reconnect with nature. This month, we’re highlighting some of our favourite offerings - from the soothing treatments in our spa with our exceptional therapist - Budzani, to the dreamy decks from which guests can marvel at the migration. We’ve also included a few notes and reviews from past guests and agents for you to have a read through!
INDULGE IN THE TRANQUILITY OF OUR SPA
After a day of exploring, what better way to unwind than with a visit to our tranquil spa? Nestled within the natural beauty of the lodge, our spa offers a range of treatments designed to rejuvenate both body and mind, enhancing the slow and restorative pace of your safari experience. Choose from our Deep Tissue Massage, where bamboos and calabashes replace the therapist's hands for a deeper, firmer massage; a Kalahari Honeybush Facial, featuring natural plant extracts and botanical oils to refresh and nourish your skin; or indulge in our Sublime Body Ceremony, which includes a full body exfoliation, a soothing mud wrap, and concludes with an indulgent full body massage. You can view the full spa menu here!
A visit to our spa is more than just pampering—it's a chance to truly slow down and connect with yourself and the surrounding environment. The calming atmosphere, combined with the gentle rhythms of nature and the distant calls of wildlife, works wonders in helping to regulate your nervous system, leaving you feeling grounded and at peace. Our magnificent therapist, Budzani, who you’ll meet below, will ensure you leave feeling completely revitalized and ready for the next adventure. Have a peek here at what you have to look forward to
HELLO FROM BUDZANI
VIEWS, VIEWS, AND MORE VIEWS!
Perhaps one of our most idyllic “activities” here at Moela Safari Lodge is simply taking yourself out on to one of the many decks dotted around which are all perfectly situated for absolutely glorious game viewing. Moela was built with immense craftmanship to optimise game viewing opportunities from every part of the luxury lodge. We have the large ‘nest’ deck that juts out over the Boteti River, so that guests can enjoy photography from above and to take in the vastness one can see from this vantage point. It is also the perfect sundowner spot! We also have the ‘riverbed’ deck, where guests climb down to eye level with the wildlife and really feel among them. A great spot for spa treatments or to enjoy brunch from as the many elephants slosh about in the waterhole directly in line sight.
The showstopper at each luxury suite, is each have their own private viewing deck that has been built out over the Boteti River and we encourage guests to take their steaming cup of coffee and enjoy a slowed down sunrise. The perfect start to a day on safari! Each one has its own day bed, so siesta time is also game viewing time! That’s one of the reasons Moela is so special – game viewing is all day and all night, and not confined to game drive time as the game come to the lodge and there are the perfect look out decks providing spectacular vantage points for game viewing and photography as well as experiential dining!
And from the decks at this time of year, you’ll be able to feast your eyes on the greatest show of all – The largest zebra migration in Southern Africa which continues coming to drink from the riverbed that our luxury lodge is perched on top of, all day every day, and their numbers (along with other wildlife) will only increase as the heat intensifies until the rains break in November or December. It’s a sight to be behold!
LOVE NOTES FROM OUR GUESTS
We love flipping through the pages of our guest book, learning from guest feedback and taking pride in the many memories we've already created since opening earlier this year! But it's the heartfelt reviews that truly set our hearts ablaze! There's nothing quite like reading about how Africa has touched lives, transformed perspectives, and left an indelible mark on so many hearts. It's these stories that bring us the truest joy, and it’s why we so enjoy being able to share the beauty and wonder of Moela Safari Lodge with the world. Here's what some of our recent guests have to say about their experiences with us..
We hope this month’s highlights inspire you to build in time for your guests to embrace the slower pace that the luxurious Moela has to offer, while still offering breathtaking wildlife viewing opportunities! We are even more excited about the incredible migration that will be in front of the lodge in the coming months, as it is just getting better and better, so for anyone that wants to enjoy an authentic, unique and unforgettable safari to Botswana this year – please do get in touch, we cannot wait to share the magic of Moela!
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