Experiences

• Game drive and night drives

  Having your own dedicated guide on hand means you’re able to explore the grasslands and dunes at your own pace and not according to a schedule.

• Walking safari

  Heading out on foot allows you to appreciate the beauty of Tswalu that is found in the smaller details. From porcupine tracks, to the ripples caused by the wind shaping the dunes. You might even have the opportunity to follow the tracks of some of the area’s larger creatures.

• Klein JAN

  The opening of Klein JAN restaurant at Tswalu is the culmination of nearly three years of research by South African-born chef, Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen, into the culinary traditions and ingredients of the cultures and communities that call the Kalahari home. Creating Klein JAN has been Jan Hendrik’s great homecoming project. An utterly unique concept, this is a culinary experience not to be missed.
  

• Horseback riding

  Explore the dunes and savannahs on horseback. This is a great way to get close to nature and the wildlife and is suitable for all ages and experience levels. The equestrian guides are well trained in the Kalahari ecology and with them you can either ride alongside animals like antelopes, buffalos, zebras and giraffes, or watch them from a distance. All the necessary equipment is provided.

• Malori starbed

  Drift off to sleep as thousands of stars turn slowly through the deep black skies above the Malori sleep-out deck. Enjoy dinner as the sun goes down, and awake to birdsong at dawn – an unforgettable experience.

• Junior rangers’ programme

  Not only are children welcome at Tswalu Motse, but there are special programmes on offer that give them the opportunity to get involved with the conservation vision. As part of the Junior Ranger Programme, young guests are given a backpack with all the guides and tools they need to learn about the Kalahari. In-between game walks and drives, there are a variety of activities for them.

• San petroglyphs

  Together with your guide, you’ll look for hidden meanings in the millennia-old rock engravings of animals, birds and abstract shapes. While no one knows why they were initially created, they certainly are beautifully mysterious.

• The Tswalu Foundation

  During your stay, you will have the opportunity to interact with some of the researchers studying iconic and obscure species here with The Tswalu Foundation. It’s a great way to see scientific conservation in progress.

• Dining

  With chef Marnus Scholly at the helm, dining at Tswalu Motse reflects the culinary heritage of South Africa. Sustainability is key and the chefs use freshly foraged Kalahari ingredients as well as produce from local suppliers. The food offerings here tell the story of Tswalu. Whether its indoors, outdoors or poolside, you can choose where and when you’d like to enjoy your meals.