Fast Facts
| Location |
Southern Kalahari Desert |
| Malaria area |
No |
| Big 5 game reserve |
No elephant |
| Getting there |
7 hours by road from Johannesburg 1.5 hours by air from Johannesburg 2 hours by air from Cape Town Daily scheduled charters are available to and from Tswalu from either Johannesburg - Anglo American Hanger at Bonaero Park or from Cape Town International Airport at the Execujet hanger, directly onto the properties own private tarred airstrip |
| Total number of rooms |
8 Suites at The Motse (including 2 family suites) 5 Suites at Tarkuni Lodge |
| Type of accommodation |
Luxury Suites |
| Children under 12 years accepted? |
Yes |
Rates Per Person Per Night Sharing: The Motse
| Validity |
Special rate for advance booking
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| 30 January - 31 December 2012 |
R 6,340.00 |
| **SPECIAL OFFERS** |
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Stay for 4 nights & pay for 3 at Motse!
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Stay for 4 nights & fly for free! Fly to Tswalu daily from both Johannesburg & Cape Town
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For further information please enquire with BushBreaks on 0861 00 44 55
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** Surcharges will apply over holiday periods & long weekends
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Prices includes
- Luxury accommodation
- Two Game Drives daily in open safari vehicles
- All meals
- Walking safaris led by experienced field guides and trackers
- Selected local beverages
- Horse riding accompanied by a qualified equestrian guide
- Laundry & valet service
- All child activities & free baby-sitting
Single Supplement:
- The rate for the Motse in single accommodation will be R 8,150.00 per night
The Motse Family Suite rates:
- The Motse Family Suite will be charged at R 6,340.00 per adult (based on two adults sharing) plus a Family Suite supplement of R 4,940.00. This rate will allow for 2 adults & 2 children 0 – 17 years sharing free of charge.
- Extra child in Family Suite (max 3 children 0 – 17 years sharing in a Family Suite) – R 1,810.00
Children
- Children under 12 years sharing with 2 parents in a Standard Motse Suite, (max 2 children) will stay free of charge
- Children 12 - 17 years sharing a Standard Motse Suite with adults will be charged at R 1,810.00 (maximum 1 child)
Notes
- All prices quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
- Rates are only applicable to South African Residents
- Discounted rates for Overseas Residents are available on request
Rates are for the exclusive use of Tarkuni Private Villa per night
| Sold as exclusive use only - ideal for families & small groups (maximum 10 persons including children) |
| Validity |
Special rate for advance booking |
30 January - 31 December 2012
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R 34,580.00
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| **SPECIAL OFFERS** |
Fly to Tswalu daily from both Johannesburg & Cape Town
For further information please enquire with BushBreaks on 0861 00 44 55
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| ** Surcharges may apply over holiday periods & long weekends |
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Prices includes:
- Luxury full board accommodation serviced by a private chef and host
- Daily use of one open safari vehicle with private guide and tracker
- Walking safaris led by your personal field guide and tracker
- Horse riding accompanied by an equestrian guide
- Selected local beverages & house wines
- Laundry and valet services
- Free baby-sitting
- All child activities
Prices excludes:
- Transfers to and from Tswalu
- Telephone calls
- Tswalu gift shop purchases
- Any additional transfers and activities off Tswalu
- Spa & massage treatments
- Selected premier wines and all cigars
- Hot air ballooning
- Clients staying at Tarkuni will have the use of one vehicle and field guide, for larger groups we recommend booking an additional vehicle with field guide R 2,600.00 per day
Notes
- All prices quoted are based on a minimum stay of two nights
- Rates are only applicable to South African Residents
- Discounted rates for Overseas Residents are available on request
About Tswalu
Tswalu Kalahari, owned by the Oppenheimer family, is South Africa's largest private game reserve, covering an area of over 100,000 hectares (1,000sqkm or almost a quarter of a million acres). For comparison, this is twice the size of Pilanesberg National Park and bigger than the entire Madikwe reserve. This vast and magical landscape takes conservation as its first priority; Nicky Oppenheimer's vision is to "restore the Kalahari to itself". Tswalu has superlative game and offers sightings of some of South Africa's rarest and most extraordinary wildlife, including Desert black rhino, Black-maned Kalahari lions, Meerkats, Cheetah, Rare antelope such as roan, sable and tsessebe as well as regular sightings of species such as the elusive aardvark, aardwolf, pangolin and porcupine.
Tswalu accommodates a maximum of 30 guests in two beautiful locations, Motse and Tarkuni, both designed by the world-renowned Boyd Ferguson in an atmosphere of barefoot luxury.
The Motse
Accommodates up to 20 guests in eight individual legae (suites) made from desert sand, rock and thatch. Two of the eight legae were designed especially for families and comprise two separate bedrooms with their own en- suite bathrooms, sharing a spacious living area. Each legae also has an en-suite bathroom with walk-in shower, an outside shower with desert views, an open fireplace, separate dressing and study area, telephone, safe, wireless internet, and a private sun deck with stunning views of the Kalahari. The main lodge at Motse is designed with elevated decks, a spacious lounge and dining area, a library, a fully equipped gym and adjacent spa, an impressive wine cellar and traditional Boma. All profits from its exclusive gift shop go to fund conservation research on the reserve. The Motse has a large, outdoor pool and a smaller solar heated pool with views of a waterhole and the game it attracts.
Tarkuni
Set amid two rolling mountain ranges, Tarkuni is the Oppenheimer family's own personal retreat at Tswalu offering an oasis of serenity with beguiling views onevery side. Tarkuni is ideal for smaller groups of close friends, family or even corporate retreats. The villa accommodates a maximum of 10 guests with five luxurious bedrooms, each with en-suite bathrooms, a vast open-plan lounge and dining room, and an intimate library. A covered deck leads to a private sala and a swimming pool. Tarkuni comes complete with a private vehicle, dedicated guide and tracker. In addition your personal chef creates the luxury of total flexibility in dining choices. An additional vehicle can be reserved for larger groups.
Tswalu Features
- Luxury En-Suite Bathrooms with indoor and heated outdoor showers
- Open Fire Place in suites
- Mini Bars
- Private Sun Decks
- Wine Cellar
- Gift Shop
- Fitness centre
- Heated flow pool
- Boma
- A Multitude of treatments & therapies
- Child Minders Quarters at the Kraal
Activities
- Game Drives in open-sided, canopied safari vehicles
- Horse Riding accompanied by Equestrian Guide
- Bush walks tailor made to guests needs led by experienced guides
- Sundowners on lantern-lit dunes, Boma dining under the umbrella thorn acacias
- Stargazing under the Diamond Skies
- Archaeological sites visits in the Korannaberg mountains viewing San Rock Art
- Close up observation of Meerkat habituated group
- Hot Air Ballooning (booking required 48 hours prior)
- A Multitude of treatments & therapies
Nearby Activities (prices quoted on request)
- Golf at Sishen Gold Club
- Moffat Mission & The Kuruman eye
Directions
By Road
- Recommended route from Johannesburg - distance approximately 650 Km
- Estimated driving time is 7 hours
- Take M1 south, take Bloemfontein split and follow N12 and the signs to Kimberley
- Stay on the N12, proceed through Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, and Wolmaransstad
- At Wolmaransstad take R504 to Schweizer-Reneke, then R34 to Vryburg
- From Vryburg, continue on the N14 to Kuruman
- In Kuruman turn right at the first traffic light and follow the signs to Hotazel / Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (R31)
- Kuruman is the last fuel stop before you reach Tswalu
- In Kuruman please contact the lodge to establish an estimate time of arrival (please call as we need to send someone to open the gate). Tel: +27 53 781 9317 / +27 53 781 9333. Mobile phone coverage is available all the way from Kuruman to the Tswalu gate
- Approximately 56km from Kuruman you will pass a sign on the left to Kathu & Deben (R380). A short distance past this signage you will cross over a railway bridge. After the bridge you will pass a sign on the right to Hotazel
- Approximately 72km from Kuruman (before Blackrock) turn left onto the tar road R31 following signs to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Van Zylsrus
- After about 42km you will see a turn to your left (indicated as Sonstraal on maps and GPS) - it is sign-posted Tswalu Kalahari Reserve on the D3335 route
- After turning, the tar road ends and you continue on a gravel road
- There is good mobile phone reception in this area; please call the lodge to advise where you are
- After 10km on the gravel road, you will see an airstrip on your left and just beyond, the Tswalu staff housing complex on your right
- A kilometer further you will see Tswalu signage "Tswalu Admin and Health Care Centre"
- You will be met at this gate by your guide who will escort you further
By Air
- Johannesburg: 13h00 every day of the week
- Cape Town: 11h00
- Cape Town flights depart from Tswalu @ 13h30
- Johannesburg flights depart from Tswalu @ 15h00
- Luggage allowance 12 kg's in soft sided bag
- Minimum 2 passengers
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