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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

About

South Africa's largest private reserve spans 118,000 hectares across the southern Kalahari with three luxury camps offering exclusive wildlife experiences and authentic hospitality.

Accommodation

The reserve features three accommodation options: The Motse with nine suites overlooking an active waterhole, Loapi Tented Camp with six villa-style homes under canvas, each with private plunge pools and kitchens, and Tarkuni Homestead, an exclusive-use property with five en-suite bedrooms and dedicated chef.

Facilities

Facilities vary by accommodation. The Motse has two communal pools, a gym, and photographic studio with lens hire. All camps offer the Tswalu Spa. Private safari vehicles with guides and trackers are included. Dining includes Klein JAN restaurant and Boscia House. All stays include meals, snacks, and South African wines.

Location & Surroundings

On the southern Kalahari in Northern Cape, the malaria-free reserve features rolling dunes and Korannaberg mountains. Charter flights: 90 minutes to Johannesburg, 2 hours to Cape Town. Over 80 mammal species live here, including black-maned lions and desert black rhinos. Activities include game drives, walks, horse riding, and rock art.

House Rules

Check-in: 14:00
Check-out: 10:00
Children: Allowed

Rooms

Tarkuni Homestead

Set amid two rolling mountain ranges, Tarkuni is an oasis of serenity with beguiling views on every side. The private homestead accommodates up to 10 guests in five luxurious en-suite bedrooms. We off

King x 5
From
R920

Motse Suite

Motse Suite: 2 children under 12 are free when sharing with 2 parents. For children over 12 a Family Suite must be booked directly, or an additional Suite is required. Please indicate your flight ch

King x 1
From
R1,100

Motse Family Suite

Motse Family suites with 2 separate bedrooms, each with an en?suite bathroom, connecting to a separate living room. Accommodates 2 adults and 2 children up to 17 years. Please indicate your flight cho

King x 1 Single x 2
From
R1,380

Loapi 1 bedroom tented safari home

Loapi Camp evokes the carefree, nomadic spirit of camping and a return to a true wilderness experience that is both private and exclusive. Each tented home functions as a a stand-alone, independently

King x 1
From
R1,050

Loapi 2 bedroom tented safari home

Loapi Camp evokes the carefree, nomadic spirit of camping and a return to a true wilderness experience that is both private and exclusive. Each tented home functions as a a stand-alone, independently

King x 2
From
R1,050

Location

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Directions

Accessible via private charter flights from Johannesburg (approximately 90 minutes) and Cape Town (approximately 2 hours) to the reserve's private runway, followed by a 20-minute drive to camp.

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Features

Malaria-Free

Activities

Bird Watching Horse Riding Spa Treatments Private Game Drives Junior Ranger Programme Rock Art & Engraving Exploration Malori Sleep-Out Nocturnal Animal Tracking Conservation & Research Participation Dune Dinners Under The Stars Photography Post-Editing In Lightroom At The Photographic Studio Rhino Ear Notching (Winter Months, Additional Cost)

Facilities

Swimming Pool Wi-Fi Restaurant Gym Spa Laundry Service

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