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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.
10 REASONS TO LOVE TSWALU KALAHARI RESERVE
Tswalu is South Africa’s largest private game reserve, a place of iconic wildlife, vast landscapes and rich biodiversity. From hanging with habituated meerkats to dinner at Restaurant Klein JAN, expect the unexpected.
HOW TO UP YOUR PHOTOGRAPHY GAME
The undivided attention of Tswalu’s in-house photographic safari guide will take your wildlife pics to the next level, whether new to photography or travelling with a new camera - memories to last a lifetime.
ADVANTAGES OF A SUMMER SAFARI
Tswalu’s remote location in the southern Kalahari provides the ultimate off-the-beaten-track escape at the height of summer. Exclusive access to this untrammelled wilderness sets the scene for a safari of unparalleled privacy and freedom.
WHAT IT’S LIKE TO CHECK INTO LOAPI TENTED CAMP
Since opening, Loapi has established itself as a quietly luxurious, private retreat within the immensity of Tswalu’s exclusive-access wilderness. Gain an insider’s view of what it’s like to stay in one of these private tented homes.
A DESTINATION TO DISCOVER IN THE SOUTHERN KALAHARI
A destination in its own right, Tswalu is South Africa’s largest private reserve. To explore its dramatically scaled landscapes and fascinating fauna and flora demands a deep dive and longer stay.
FINDING PETROGLYPHS ON BUSHMAN HILL
Climbing Bushman Hill has many unexpected rewards, as travel writer Jane Broughton discovered on a winter’s day packed with petroglyphs, up-close kudu and Hartmann's mountain zebra sightings and a surprise element or two.
THE BEST OF BOTH (SAFARI) WORLDS
Adding both the Motse and Loapi to your Tswalu itinerary not only ensures a deeper understanding of this place of contrasts but also mitigates your carbon footprint and has a positive impact on sustainable conservation.
SAFARI IN THE SOUTHERN KALAHARI
The southern Kalahari’s wildlife diversity astounded Shirley Sword, a Tswalu guest who appreciated the time and space to track and observe so many unusual animals.