Our Stories
Find inspiration and learn more about Tswalu through our stories, written by members of our community as well as guest contributors. Browse by category to read all about our luxury safari camps, what to do and see on the reserve, how your stay positively impacts our sustainability journey, and much more. For seasonal updates and wildlife sightings from our guiding team, don’t miss the Tswalu Wildlife Journal.
Late rains, new research and a landmark moment for giraffe conservation
Conservation Journal Issue 6 – late rains have kept the southern Kalahari green well into March. New lion cubs, flowering black thorns and landmark giraffe research make this a month worth documenting.
Pangolin rewilding research launches in the Kalahari
CONSERVATION JOURNAL ISSUE 5 – Late summer rain, lion cubs still in hiding, a birding big day, and the launch of a PhD study asking an important question in pangolin conservation.
Summer’s most fascinating migration is winged
CONSERVATION JOURNAL ISSUE 4 – The new year has truly taken flight with millions of migrating butterflies, a phenomenon which extends beyond South Africa into neighbouring countries. A new species was added to Tswalu’s checklist, bringing the total to 84.
New lion cubs trigger territorial tensions
CONSERVATION JOURNAL ISSUE 3 – Eight lion cubs were born in November, and the northern pride sisters are fiercely protective. Meanwhile, territorial tensions escalate as southern females push boundaries, and a young male navigates precarious new ground.
Early summer in the southern Kalahari
CONSERVATION JOURNAL ISSUE 2 – The first rains arrived early this year, greening the Kalahari and triggering new life. Lion cubs, migrant birds, meerkat pups, and flowering plants dotted across the red dunes mark summer's transformation.
What makes Tswalu unique
CONSERVATION JOURNAL ISSUE 1 - Tswalu’s vast landscapes shape everything guests experience, from the wildlife encountered to our approach to conservation. Appreciating the Kalahari ecosystem is key to understanding what makes this a unique safari destination in South Africa.
