Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
‘Unique, Accessible and Truly Wonderful’
Tswalu Kalahari experience engages visitors in unique and special ways. Game-viewing opportunities are unparalleled and the reserve’s child-friendly approach and malaria-free location make activities and an appreciation of the Kalahari wilderness accessible to individuals and families alike.
The Kalahari’s thornveld and sweeping sand dunes are home to some of the world’s most fascinating wildlife. Bird-watching, star-gazing and visits to San rock engraving sites and meerkat dens are just some of the activities on offer.
Over 70 species of mammals can be found at Tswalu, including sable and roan antelope and more than 240 species of bird. Meerkats are a popular member of the habitat, with their curious stances, facial expressions and habituation making them ever-popular for admiring guests. In the evening, the Kalahari comes alive with the activities of some of the less know animals, like the shy and elusive aardvark, aardwolf, bat eared fox and brown hyena.
In Our Opinion
‘A perfectly magical experience awaits visitors who without exception remember their time at Tswalu as almost magical; guests should prepare to be inspired and amazed’
From private dining on your veranda, picnic lunches, to a barbecue in the boma, dining at Tswalu usually takes place outdoors to take full advantage of the wonderful weather.
Almost everything is made from scratch using ethically sourced, regional produce sourced from dedicated, passionate farmers, artisans, makers and producers of all things edible from goat’s milk cheeses and nutritious, organic grains to camel milk and pasture-reared beef and lamb. Every taste is a reminder of South Africa’s rich culinary heritage, interpreted in a fresh, modern way.
The chefs at Tswalu are always in close collaboration with Michelin star chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, who opened his Restaurant JAN in Nice, France, in 2013.
His vision of developing a sustainable food culture at Tswalu now finds expression at Restaurant Klein JAN, where a seasonal tasting menu celebrates the best of the region on the plate. All guests of the Motse camp and Tarkuni homestead are invited to experience one memorable meal at Klein JAN during their stay.
Property Facilities Include:
- Bar
- Gym
- Internet Access (Complimentary)
- Kiddies Club
- Laundry Service (Complimentary)
- Library
- Malaria Free
- Pool
- Restaurant
- Spa
Activities on Site:
- Game Drives
- Game Walks
- Bird Watching
- Cooking Courses
- Fine Dining
- Gourmet Picnics
- Helicopter Scenic Flights
- Horse Riding
- Massages
- Luxury Sleep Outs
Dining at the Motse
Dining at the Motse offers guests many choices: meals can be enjoyed either in the dining room or in the privacy of each suite. Of course, some would argue that a safari is simply not complete without a dining experience under the stars, in Tswalu’s traditional African boma.
Tarkuni
A dedicated Chef prepares exciting and nutritious meals for guests at Tarkuni.
Children’s Facilities
Unlike many other luxury African game reserves, Tswalu Kalahari is a place where children are gladly welcomed. With a range of fun activities especially suited to kids, this is a place where your children will feel stimulated, happy and above all, at home. And since Tswalu Kalahari is in a malaria-free area, there is no need to worry about preventative malaria medication for yourself or your little ones.
Children are welcome at both the Motse and Tarkuni where, if required, babysitting facilities are available for adults seeking peace and solitude.
Room Options
Location
Tswalu is located on a privately owned game reserve in the Northern Cape, covering an area of over 111,000 hectares. Tswalu's daily scheduled air charter service, direct to the reserve's own world-class tarred airstrip, is a one hour and thirty minute flight from Johannesburg or a two hour flight from Cape Town.
The wider Kalahari is a vast arid and semi-arid region of sandy, porous soils that extends across much of southern Kgalagadi Africa. Stretching from South Africa’s Orange River northwards, across eastern Namibia, Botswana, western Zimbabwe and into Angola, Zambia and the Congo - a total area of more than 2.5 million sq kilometres
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