Proudly presenting Tswalu, the ultimate luxury safari destination and September’s Property of the Month! Situated in the heart of the Kalahari this lodge has recently been ranked 6th in the Best Hotels in the World. We’ve been lucky enough to visit Tswalu recently and it really is a truly magical destination and one that has a special place in our hearts.
Tswalu is 100 000ha (240 000 acres) of pristine Kalahari wilderness. Owned by the Oppenheimer family, this is the largest private game reserve in southern Africa and bares testament to the family’s commitment to authentic conservation and opulent luxury. Motse Lodge sleeps just 24 people in ultimate comfort while Tarkuni is a stunning ten bed villa.
Tswalu Supports Tracker Academy Fundraiser
Before we say more we’d like to thank Tswalu for supporting our Tracker Academy Fundraiser taking place in Atlanta on the 3rd of October. One lucky couple will be taking home a once-in-a-lifetime Tswalu experience.
Tarkuni Special
There is currently an incredible special on Tarkuni: Stay for 4, Pay for 3 nights. Valid 30th June – 31 December 2017.
Out in the wild, the game viewing is breathtaking be it from the back of a 4 X 4 safari vehicle, the saddle of an impeccably behaved horse or on foot. Tswalu is the ultimate luxury safari destination in the heart of the magical Kalahari.
The Tarkuni Experience
This sumptuous villa is the personal home of the Oppenheimer family when they are in residence. Tarkuni lies in a secluded valley for ultimate seclusion in this vast wilderness. The home boasts five magnificent, individually decorated suites and stunning lounge and dining areas with cosy fires for cold nights – this is the ideal retreat for large families or groups. The shaded pool and sala are perfect spaces from which to appreciate the magic of the Kalahari.
Tarkuni comes with a personalised and exclusive butler, chef, guide and tracker – you can tailor your safari experience according to the whims of your group. It really is built for pure family bliss.
Promotion includes:
Luxury full board accommodation
Private guide, vehicle, and tracker
Walking safaris
Horse rides
All beverages and full selection from our award winning winelist
In-suite honour bar & gourmet pantry
Laundry and valet service
Wireless internet access
Children’s Junior Ranger programme and babysitting
National telephone calls
Other highlights of this sensational property include:
Award-winning Spa
The award-winning Tswalu Kalahari Spa boasts a tranquil indigenous garden, a yoga sala and a gym for the more energetic. Exercise or enjoy a relaxing treatment under the gentle hands of one of Tswalu’s remarkable therapists.
Vast, untrammelled wilderness
100 000ha is a vast swathe of magnificent wilderness and, unless you are staying for more than a month, you will experience just a fraction of what this incredible piece of the Kalahari has to offer. Traditional safari vehicles offer the chance to explore large areas of the reserve and a full day out in the winter, with a delicious picnic, is an excellent way to travel to some of the further flung regions. The stables house horses for every level of rider and game viewing on horseback is a unique opportunity for the adventurous. Possibly the ultimate wilderness activity at Tswalu is tracking a black rhino on foot – the Kalahari vegetation facilitates a safe and awe-inspiring experience with your highly-trained guide.
Unique Fauna
The Kalahari boasts many unique species of animals and in fact has large populations of some that sadly in other areas have been almost eradicated. Endangered desert black rhino, roan, sable, tsesebe, mountain zebra, aardvark, and pangolin are among these and another 70 species of mammals can be seen. Predators include the world-famous Kalahari lions and their huge black manes. Cheetah sightings are excellent and it is possible to see leopard, wild dog and both spotted and brown hyena. You don’t go more than a few minutes on a game-drive here withouth seeing something incredible and lots of it – the quantity of game is unfathomable.
Ancient history
If you are interested in our origins as human beings, Tswalu is home to some of the oldest artefacts and engravings from the San Bushman.
Photography
The endless panoramas and unique suites of animals, the plains, the mountains, the rocks, the sun, the moon and the stars offer photographers an endless palate of delightful opportunities. The colours of the Kalahari are completely unique and make for incredible photos . With the deep reds of the sand, the yellows and greens of the savanna and the cobalt blue skies you can’t go wrong!
For more on Tswalu, the Tracker Academy Event or the Tarkuni special please be sure to contact us.