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DESTINATION

THE LARGEST PRIVATE GAME RESERVE IN SOUTH AFRICA

Tswalu is a year-round destination that is malaria-free. Located on the southernmost edge of the Kalahari, it offers exclusive access to a vast, remote wilderness area and an introduction to a complex ecosystem characterised by diverse habitats and resilient fauna and flora adapted to climatic extremes and unreliable rainfall.

Restoration of this unique ecosystem

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The quintessential arid savannah of the southern Kalahari would not exist without Tswalu’s dedication to regenerative conservation

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Conservation at work
CONSERVATION

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COMMUNITY

Whatever the season, Tswalu lends itself to high-drama photography of epic landscapes and iconic wildlife. During the summer, rainfall transforms the parched earth, storm clouds soften the light, the days are longer and there is less dust. With less vegetation in the dry winter months, visibility increases and animals are drawn to water sources, yielding up-close photo opportunities. 

Teacher Hardus and Jeanette with the Tswalu school children
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CULTURE

Rooted in South Africa’s rich local heritage and cultural diversity, dining is a focal point of our sustainability journey. From picnic lunches and game drive snacks to boma dinners and barbecues under the stars, every ingredient is ethically sourced and represents the best of local, seasonal produce. Food at Tswalu is a creative team effort in collaboration with chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen.

GUEST EXPERIENCE

Whatever the season, Tswalu lends itself to high-drama photography of epic landscapes and iconic wildlife. During the summer, rainfall transforms the parched earth, storm clouds soften the light, the days are longer and there is less dust. With less vegetation in the dry winter months, visibility increases and animals are drawn to water sources, yielding up-close photo opportunities. 

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Research-led conservation

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How do I get to Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

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Private charter into Tswalu Kalahari Reserve

Featured blog post

Tswalu landscape in winter

EMBRACING WINTER AT TSWALU

Winter’s blue-skied days are a prime time to explore Tswalu’s richly layered ecosystem on privately guided drives and walks. Epic predator-prey encounters, daytime sightings of elusive species, and dune picnics add to winter’s appeal.

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Tswalu landscape in winter

EMBRACING WINTER AT TSWALU

Winter’s blue-skied days are a prime time to explore Tswalu’s richly layered ecosystem on privately guided drives and walks. Epic predator-prey encounters, daytime sightings of elusive species, and dune picnics add to winter’s appeal.

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EXPERIENCE - PRIVATE VEHICLE SAFARI

A private 4x4 vehicle, guide and tracker are yours for the duration of your stay

With the advantage of a private 4×4 vehicle, guide and tracker assigned to every booking at no additional cost, there is freedom to explore the reserve at your own pace, to focus on special interests, and to enjoy unlimited time at wildlife sightings. Having a private vehicle, guide and tracker gives you the freedom to strike out in a different direction every day, whether to track one of the Kalahari’s iconic or elusive animals, brush up on your wildlife photography skills or dedicate your time to birding. Your assigned guide and tracker, experienced and adept at navigating the reserve’s network of tracks and trails, are always on hand to interpret the signs of the wild and share the richly layered Kalahari ecosystem with you.

HIGHLIGHTS OF A PRIVATELY GUIDED SAFARI

FIND OUT ABOUT THE WILDLIFE YOU CAN EXPECT TO SEE

A PRIVATE VEHICLE SAFARI ALLOWS FOR UNLIMITED TIME AT SIGHTINGS

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INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS

YOUR photographic safari includes

  • Undivided attention of our specialist photographic guide while on safari, assisted by a dedicated, experienced tracker
  • 2 hours of informal classroom-style tuition to enhance your wildlife photography skills
  • Use of our modified photographic vehicle
  • Support and assistance with post-editing in Lightroom software in the Motse’s Photographic Studio
  • 1 complimentary edited wildlife print per booking
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