Tswalu Kalahari offers private safaris, wild beauty, and exclusive elegance in South Africa’s largest private game reserve.
Tucked away in the rugged, red sands of South Africa’s Northern Cape, Tswalu Kalahari is a sanctuary where luxury travel and raw wilderness coexist in breath-taking harmony. As South Africa’s largest private game reserve, this one-of-a-kind destination delivers a safari experience that is ultra-exclusive, deeply immersive, and utterly unforgettable.
Spread across over 110,000 hectares of untouched savannah, Tswalu is the definition of “remote chic.” This isn’t your typical safari lodge; it’s a private Eden where only a select few guests are welcomed at a time, guaranteeing total seclusion and unrivalled access to nature’s grand theatre.
The resort offers just two ultra-luxurious camps—The Motse and Tarkuni Homestead—each crafted with organic textures, warm earthy tones, and open-plan architecture that embraces the landscape. Whether lounging in your private plunge pool, enjoying an outdoor fire-lit dinner under a canopy of stars, or waking up to the call of meerkats outside your suite, the experience is both grounded and grand.
Tswalu takes the concept of a private safari to another level. Every booking comes with a dedicated guide, tracker, and a private vehicle, meaning your itinerary is built entirely around your interests—whether it’s tracking elusive black-maned Kalahari lions, photographing cheetahs sprinting across the plains, or discovering rare pangolins by moonlight. This is wildlife viewing without crowds, fences, or rush.
Cuisine here is as refined as the setting. In partnership with Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, South Africa’s first Michelin-starred chef, the resort offers a culinary journey through its Kleine Zalze wine cellar and Klein JAN restaurant, a modern temple of heritage dining built inside a 100-year-old farmhouse. Think dishes like springbok tartare or acacia honey-roasted quail, paired with award-winning wines and storytelling steeped in culture.
For those seeking indulgent experiences beyond the safari, Tswalu’s Tswalu Spa provides world-class treatments using locally sourced Kalahari botanicals. And its Malori sleep-out deck offers an unforgettable night beneath the Southern Hemisphere’s most spectacular stargazing skies—complete with luxury linens, champagne, and absolute silence.
What also elevates Tswalu beyond mere extravagance is its deep commitment to conservation and community. Every guest stay contributes directly to wildlife protection and research, making each moment luxurious with purpose. It’s a destination where your presence supports the preservation of Africa’s rarest species and oldest cultures.
At Tswalu, you don’t just visit the Kalahari—you become part of its rhythm. This is not just a safari; it’s a philosophy of immersive luxury, tailored for the discerning traveller who desires connection, privacy, and the wild on their own terms.
