Tswalu, located in a privately owned wilderness in the Northern Cape, is the ultimate off-the-beaten-track luxury safari escape & is at the forefront of sustainable ecotourism in South Africa.
Experience
Tucked away between the Korannaberg mountains & grassy, red sand dunes, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is first & foremost a conservation project that funds numerous research projects, geared towards protecting key species within the Kalahari ecosystem.
Apart from staying in opulent Kalahari luxury, guests are guaranteed access to a private vehicle, guide & tracker – ensuring the freedom & flexibility they so deserve. The cherry on top is that guests have unlimited time at wildlife sightings!
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is home to 2 stylish camps: Tswalu The Motse & Tswalu Tarkuni, each positioned to take in the wide, open spaces & dramatic beauty of the southern Kalahari.
Stay
Tswalu Tarkuni is a private, exclusive-use luxury villa with dedicated staff, including a personal chef.
Accommodate comprises 5 suites for 10 guests, all under one thatched roof. All suites feature private outdoor decks with sun loungers where relaxing afternoons can be spent. Each spacious en-suite bathroom has a freestanding bath & an indoor-outdoor shower.
Indigenous gardens surround the homestead while easy, indoor-outdoor communal living spaces have been designed with relaxation in mind.
These include a comfortable lounge & dining room with a central, double-sided fireplace, a full bar – including a collection of South African wines, an upstairs treatment suite & an extensive covered veranda with a raised plunge pool.
There is also a sundowner firepit & family-sized boma with views & a private gazebo for game viewing or outdoor massages.
Activities
Activities at Tswalu Kalahari are ample! Guests can enjoy both day & night drives, nature walks, animal tracking, horse riding & stargazing. Other exciting activities include sleeping out under the stars, archery, cooking lessons & balloon safaris.
