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
The Motse at Tswalu is an ideal choice for couples or families & accommodates 24 guests (including children) in 6 suites that can each sleep 2 people & 3 family suites, each with 2 bedrooms linked by a spacious living room.
All suites boast en-suite bathrooms with freestanding baths (except kids’ bedrooms) as well as indoor & outdoor showers. Other room amenities include wood-burning stoves, study areas & private verandas with large day beds where relaxing afternoons are spent reading, napping or watching wildlife.
The main lodge includes an extensive covered veranda - including an outdoor dining area, 2 swimming pools, a firepit for sundowners, a spa with 2 treatment suites, a light-filled gym as well as a photographic studio & a gallery stocked with art, jewellery, clothing & gifts.
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 dune breakfasts, sleeping out under the stars & spending time with habituated meerkats.
