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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve - The Motse and Tarkuni

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PO Box 1081 | Kuruman, 8460, South Africa
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FMF26569
Hamburg, Germany
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6 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012

We spend a 3 nights vacation at Tswalu and it was a unbelivable expierence. The chalets were amazing,the location splendid and the service and all of the staff were most friendly and very helpful. Two perfect guided private game drives a day made it to a unforgettable expierence. The chef created delightful meals at any time and you should not... More

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Beverley S
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 11, 2012

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 day stay at Tswalu. In fact it was very hard to leave the wonderful people and the magnificent surroundings.Their commitment to a superior guest experience, to conservation and returning the land to its natural state is inspirational. It was very special to observe indiginous wild animals in their natural habitat. The world is indebted to... More

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Emily M
London, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012

This is the most luxurious, special, lovely place you can imagine. We went here for our honeymoon and it couldn't have been more amazing. It's very beautiful and we were so well looked after by our guide and tracker (who knew an astonishing amount about the desert and the wildlife) and also by everyone else. Yummy food, amazing spa treatments,... More

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Diana R
Ridgewood, New Jersey
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012
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Just landed and already my children want to return. Fantastic service, comfortable lodging and delicious food. Our guide and tracker were super knowledgeable and couldn't do enough to accommodate our large group. As a group of 10, we stayed in Tarkuni which was perfect. With our own guide, chef and host, we were able to really interact with the staff... More

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MarkLankton
Boulder, Colorado, United States
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 28, 2011
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Tswalu Kalahari Game Reserve is a very special place in the world. It is wonderful country, dry but not barren, with plant and animal life galore. We visited in December and had amazingly great weather -- hot or cooler, dry or rainy, varying day by day and hour by hour. The wildlife is amazing and right in your face; my... More

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SussiCapeTown
Cape Town
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 9, 2011

Having been in the travel industry for almost 20 years I am fortunate to have stayed and many amazing places on the African continent. I had high expectations and they were exceeded on all accounts. What a stunning lodge! Amazing service! Delicious food (and extensive menu)! Add to that, breathtaking scenery and warm genuine staff and you have a winning... More

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Cotton H
Boca Grande, Florida
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 26, 2011

Our visit to the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve was absolutely perfect in every way........wonderful game drives with our very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide and tracker, beautiful and ever so comfortable accommodations, delicious food, and an excellent and attentive staff. We loved our stay here and hope to return again soon to this very special place. More

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LyonZaza
lyon
2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 19, 2011

The best place we have ever seen kalahari is just like heaven on earth Tswalu kalahari reserve provides the best game drives we ever saw. Rangers are passionated and made us share their passion for this amazing nature and wildlife. The spa is more than excellent The accommodation and the food are over the top. We won't forget,neither, the friendliness... More

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dhkenny
Senior Reviewer
6 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2011

This has to be the best game lodge in South Africa. Flew in today from Johanesburg on the Pilatus P12 operated by the lodge. Thenldgebis spectacular, thebstaffmis top notch and the food is outstanding. There is a reason its a Relais and Chateau member. Highly recommended and would be a great spot for honeymooners looking for the best in South... More

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margaridaUsa
usa
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2011

You can go no wrong with this choice. Everything is perfect, from the guide to the cars, from the animals to the food, from the room to the spa. More

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