is an exclusive, luxury, private, malaria-free game
reserve situated in the heart of South Africa's Northern
Cape Province. The Reserve offers the ultimate safari
experience and the surroundings are elegantly simple,
with its luxury swimming pool opening to the remarkable
scene of animals drinking at a nearby watering hole.
A trip to Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is unique in many
ways, offering an exclusive, tailor-made experience.
The Reserve is situated at the foot of the Korannaberg
Mountains, some 300 kilometres north west of Kimberley.
The nearest town is Kuruman, famous as the Mission
from which Dr. Livingston set off into what was then
darkest Africa. Close to the border with Botswana,
Tswalu's African village doors open onto the splendor
and serenity of the awesome Kalahari.
Wildlife and the Reserve
Surrounding the rugged Koranneberg Mountains in the
Northern Cape Province of South Africa,Tswalu Kalahari
Reserve covers 1,000 square km (100,000 ha) of land
on the edge of the mysterious desert wilderness that
is the Kalahari.
In the Kalahari, the thornveld and sweeping sand
dunes are home to some of the world's most fascinating
wildlife. It is here that you will find Tswalu Kalahari
Reserve, the most extensive private game reserve in
South Africa owned by the well-known Oppenheimer family.
Their purchase of Tswalu in October 1998 was an addition
to their other major conservation initiatives in Gauteng
and in the UK.
The word 'Tswalu' is a Tswana word meaning 'new beginning'.
Tswana is spoken widely in Southern Africa - throughout
the Northern Cape, the central and western Free State
as well as in the North-West Province. At Tswalu,
you can experience the excitement of game viewing
while savoring the solitude and endless space of a
timeless land.
Tswalu Kalahari Reserve boasts 70 species of mammal
including lion, cheetah, desert black rhino, sable,
and roan antelope. More than 200 species of bird can
also be found. Tswalu is the historical home of the
San, whose storytelling and dream imagery can be seen
at the many archaeological sites found in this unique
private game reserve.
Activities include
Game rides, birding, horse riding, archery, star
gazing, sun downers, Hot Air Ballooning, Meerkat viewing
and special activities for children.
