Tswalu Tarkuni

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Tswalu Kalahari is South Africa’s largest private game reserve, covering an area of over 100,000 hectares (approximately 247,000 acres). Owned by the Oppenheimer family, the reserve offers unmatched game viewing opportunities and rare game such as the shy desert black rhino, the Kalahari lion and Hartmann’s mountain zebra.

Set amidst rolling mountain ranges, Tarkuni is the ultimate private sanctuary.  With only five luxurious suites it accommodates a maximum of ten guests.

Experience your own, private Kalahari at Tarkuni. The home has its own dedicated team including a host and private chef to ensure a completely personal and unique service. Tarkuni’s serene pool and cool salas offer calm and contemplation. Celebrate Africa around an open fire in the traditional boma. The romance of a dune dinner under the bright night-sky will leave lasting memories of your journey to this fascinating place.

A private vehicle, personal field guide and tracker ensure a bespoke safari experience. Expect to see rare antelope such as roan, sable and tsessebe and experience the thrill of tracking cheetah in the open savannah. Or spend time with the meerkats, delighting in the antics of these endearing animals. Become part of this enchanting landscape. Explore the vast open spaces on horse-back or reconnect with nature on an informative and exhilarating walking safari.

Children are most welcome at the private Tswalu Tarkuni. Tailor-made activities will keep children captivated and ensure unforgettable safari memories. 

A private host and dedicated chef will cater to your unique dining requirements.

Tarkuni comprises five sumptuous suites with invigorating indoor and outdoor walk-in showers. The house offers two inviting lounges with open fireplaces and an inviting outdoor swimming pool. Guests may relax on the poolside deck with views of the rugged Kalahari landscape.

A private game viewing vehicle with dedicated safari guide and tracker ensures a exclusive safari experience.

  • Your knowledgeable and passionate guide and tracker team will make the bush come alive on twice daily game drives.
  • Thrilling walking safaris offer the opportunity to track game on foot.
  • Top quality horses accommodate all levels of riding ability
  • Explore the Kalahari on a traditional donkey cart.
  • Hot-air balloon trips over this vast wilderness can be booked in advance. Or you can simply sleep out under the thousands of stars in the Kalahari’s “diamond skies”.
  • The exclusive Sanctuary spa completes your relaxation; its range of soothing and revitalising treatments celebrates the natural heritage of Africa.

 

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is situated in the heart of the Northern Cape Province, some 300 kilometres north-west of Kimberley and 270 kilometres north-east of Upington. Johannesburg lies 560 kilometres to the east and Cape Town 850 kilometres to the south.

The nearest town is Kuruman, famous for the Kuruman Eye and Moffat Mission from which Dr Livingstone set off into what was then deepest Africa. Tswalu is close to the border with Botswana and within easy driving distance of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park. As such, Tswalu represents the gateway to the splendour of the Kalahari.

We recommend making use of the private scheduled charters offered daily from Cape Town or Johannesburg international airports directly onto Tswalu Kalahari Reserve’s own private tarred airstrip.  Flights depart at 11h00 and 13h00 respectively. The Cape Town return flight departs from Tswalu at 13h30 with a flying time to Cape Town of around two hours. The Johannesburg return flight departs from Tswalu at 15h00 with a flying time of 1 hour 30 minutes to Johannesburg.

Alternatively guests can also take a scheduled SA Airlink or SA Express flight to Upington or Kimberley. Onward charter flights from Upington and Kimberley are then arranged.
Guests may also drive to Tswalu Kalahari Reserve.

Please contact us for recommended routes.

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