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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve
Tarkuni Lodge 
Set in its own private area on the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Tarkuni offers guests the ultimate African experience in sensational secluded luxury. Ideal for small groups and families, Tarkuni is available for parties up to eight adults.
A private game viewing vehicle and a dedicated Chef allow the luxury of flexibility. Children aged 12 and under stay free.
Guests at Tarkuni luxury game reserve can find calm and contemplation at the "sala ", sun themselves at the pool or retire to lofty bedrooms with vistas that beguile the most jaded traveller.
Accommodation at Tarkuni Lodge
The accommodation contains four luxury bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and outdoor heated shower, open plan lounge and dining room, library, covered patio and heated swimming pool.
Specific accommodation for children is available, with two sets of bunk beds and separate nanny quarters with two single beds and a bathroom en-suite.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Rates Include:
Accommodation, two daily game drives in open safari vehicles, walking safaris led by experienced rangers and trackers, all drinks (except from The Oppenheimer Collection at Motse), local telephone calls, laundry, valet services and VAT @ 14%.
Rates Exclude:
Transfers to and from Tswalu, international telephone calls, Tswalu gift shop purchases, private safari vehicle hire with personal field guide and tracker, horse riding accompanied by a qualified riding guide, transfer to and from Sishen Golf Course plus green fees, baby sitting service.
Extra information
Activities
- Game drives in open-sided, canopied safari vehicles.
- Horse riding accompanied by a qualified equestrian.
- One to six hour rides, day rides, mountain rides and sunset dune rides available.
- Tuition offered in an enclosed post and rail arena. Riding equipment available.
- Bush walks led by experienced field guides who give guests an insight into the local vegetation, bush medicines, cosmetics and hunting skills of the San People.
- Sundowners on Namakwari’s lantern-lit dunes, Boma dining and Lekgaba Lookout offer a variety of eating experiences; and bush dining is a relaxing interlude during a game drive, horse ride or walk.
- Watering holes provide wonderful bird and game viewing opportunities.
- Lekgaba lookout offers breathtaking landscapes for both artists and photographers.
- The Kalahari region is regarded as the finest area in Africa for stargazing and Tswalu has a high- powered telescope with which to explore the night sky.
- Sishen Golf Club, one hour from Tswalu and rated in the top 20 best courses in South Africa.
- Archaeology sites can be visited on request.
- Special interest packages available on request.
- Meerkats at Tswalu Reserve. No children under the age of 6 years.
- Rock engravings at Nchwaneng
- Moffat Mission & The Kuruman Eye
- Wonderwerk Cave
Weddings
Tswalu, where time is measured in the shifting colours of an infinite sky - where better to embark on a new life with your soul mate to celebrate the event that must forever stand out in your memory.
Tswalu game reserve has designed some exceptional wedding choices for the special bridal couple which will enable you to brand your celebration with unique touches. Whether you are seeking that special corner away from the fuss and stress of guests and the fanfare of a big wedding or a couple who seek that special intimacy, but want a touch more pizzazz and flamboyance, Tswalu offers the intimacy and serenity of the stark landscape that is the kalahari desert, while ensuring that luxury and excellent service are paramount.
What to pack
During summer, light weight comfortable clothing is recommended. If you are going on safari, make sure you pack a warm jacket for the evenings, as it can get quite chilly on the back of an open vehicle when the sun sets, even in the summer months. Comfortable walking shoes arealso advisable.
The idea at game reserves is to relax and enjoy your time under the African sky, and listen to the calls of the wild all around you! Dinner dress is therefore casual and comfortable.
Don't forget to bring along your camera. A pair of binoculars will also come in handy on game drives and for spotting game from your lodge.
Climate
Tswalu has an annual rainfall of approximately 250mm. The summer rain occurs from November to April, with March being the wettest month. Dry months are from June to September, with August being the driest month. Maximum temperature for the summer averages at 35ºC (January) and maximum temperature during winter 21ºC (July). Absolute minimum temperature for these months are 16ºC and minus 5ºC respectively. For up to date weather information, click here. Be sure to search under the Upington region for Tswalu weather.
Children are welcome
Unlike many other luxury African game reserves, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is a place where children are gladly welcomed. With a range of fun activities and accommodation especially suited to kids, this is a place where your children will feel stimulated, happy and above all, at home.
A visit to Twalu is one that is highly educational, but without the boredom of sitting in a stuffy classroom. While on game drives and bush walks, children will be able to learn fascinating lessons about wildlife, birdlife and vegetation from our knowledgeable rangers. However, we know that mom and dad are bound to need some solitude during long and languid Tswalu afternoons, so to keep the tiny tots occupied, children will have access to a wealth of colouring-in books and crayons.
Because Tswalu Kalahari Reserve is in a malaria-free area, there is no need to worry about preventative malaria medication for yourself or your little ones.
