Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

Tswalu Kalahari is a private game reserve found in the famous Kalahari Desert in South Africa, set among the open savannahs and semi-arid grasslands of the desert. The reserve is also home to the Korranaberg Mountains, making it a region of abundant biodiversity. Spectacular mountain vistas add to the intrigue of the landscape. At over 1000 square kilometers, it is South Africa’s largest private game reserve. The variety of habitats have resulted in a region that is home to more than 80 mammal species, around 240 bird species, and an almost uncountable range of insect species. The butterfly population of Tswalu alone amounts to more than is found in the entire British Isles. The conservation ethos of Tswalu means that no more than 30 guests at a time are allowed on the reserve. This allows for an exclusive and intimate experience. Get up close to the reserve’s diverse species, which include the critically endangered desert black rhino and the magnificent black-maned Kalahari lion.

Why we like it

Pangolin hotspot; Spectacular mountain and desert landscapes; Rich in biodiversity; Unique black-maned Kalahari lions and other desert-adapted wildlife

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Safari Activity

Tarkuni Lodge, Tswalu

Tarkuni Lodge is a fabulously opulent safari lodge nestled between two mountain ranges in the private Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve in South Africa. The lodge, previously the famous Oppenheimer family's personal private home, has been redesigned to accommodate just 10 guests, and is the perfect destination for private groups and families. Elegant and serene, the lodge comprises 5 magnificent suites,…

Accomodation Type: Full Board

Budget: More than $500 p.p.p.d.

The Motse, Tswalu

The Motse is a luxurious safari lodge, set at the foot of the Korannaberg Mountains in Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve, South Africa. The Motse, which is Tswana for "village", consists of 9 legae (Tswana for "little house") or suites. Three legae have been designed with small families in mind. Each is built from desert sand, rich red clay, and traditional…

Accomodation Type: Full Board

Budget: More than $500 p.p.p.d.

Park / Reserve Size:	1000 square km
Reserve Type:	Private Game Reserve
Big 5:	No
Specialist Specie:	Black-maned Lion
Malaria Area:	No
Nearest Town:	Kuruman

Big 5:	7
Mammals:	9
Birds:	8
Reptiles:	9
Trees:	8

Why we like it

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Accommodation in Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

Tarkuni Lodge, Tswalu

The Motse, Tswalu

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