Tswalu is a visionary conservation project in the southern Kalahari, supported by nature-based tourism, with sustainability at its core. Understated luxury and an authentic sense of place characterise its three camps, representing the lowest ratio of guests to space in a privately protected area in South Africa. Each camp is positioned to take in the reserve’s dramatic landscapes of savannah grasslands, red dunes and ancient mountains.

The Motse and exclusive-use Tarkuni are complemented by Loapi, a light-footprint camp with six tented homes offering the ultimate private wilderness experience. At all three camps a private vehicle is guaranteed with each booking, providing complete freedom to traverse and explore this vast, semi-arid wonderland with a dedicated guide and tracker. Days on safari are unscripted and immersive, a unique journey of discovery into the rare and unusual from desert-adapted fauna and flora to San rock engravings. Iconic Kalahari sights include black-maned lion, oryx, desert black rhino as well as shy, elusive creatures like brown hyena, aardvark and pangolin. Guests contribute towards Tswalu’s regenerative vision to leave the world better than how it was found, ensuring that vital habitat is restored so that biodiversity can once again flourish for the benefit of both planet and people.

Exclusive Benefits for 2024:

- Upgrade on arrival (subject to availability)

- Daily Breakfast for two guests per bedroom, served in the restaurant or via in-room dining
- A complimentary 50 minute massage for up to two people

- Complimentary Private bush picnic & astronomy evening

- Early Check-In / Late Check-Out (subject to availability)

- Complimentary Wi-Fi 

Expert Tip

Few experiences compare to the two sleep-out experiences. The Malori and The Naledi, where you can dine and sleep under the Kalahari’s “diamond skies”.