Tswalu The Motse

, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, Kuruman, South Africa Show map Phone: +264-61-375 650

Tswalu lets you reconnect with the richness of the earth. It offers an escape to a place that’s governed by the ancient rhythms of the seasons, rather than the clock and the calendar. The cool breeze carries both myths and promises - by making good on them we can fulfil our founding family’s vision of restoring the natural environment and empowering people.

Tswalu offers a vision of hope that brings together conservation, research and an unrivalled safari experience. Everything we do is centred around our creed: To leave our world better than how we found it.

No two Tswalu experiences are the same. That’s because the way you see and touch this magical place will be shaped by your particular interests and will happen at your own pace. Tswalu is a generous landscape and as the sun rises above the Korannaberg mountains each morning, new opportunities to learn, play and explore come to life. 

With your own dedicated guide and vehicle, you can experience Tswalu exactly the way you want to. There are no fixed schedules or time limits at special sightings – during your stay, the dunes and grasslands are yours to explore the way you want to, and each wildlife encounter can unfold at its own pace.  

In the shelter of the mountains – which also provide a dramatic backdrop to wildlife sightings – you can encounter Tswalu’s 240 kinds of bird and 80 mammal species, including Hartmann’s mountain zebra, wild dog, black maned lion, pangolin and aardvark. 

The Motse camp is a secluded ‘village’ of nine “legae” (the Tswana word for ‘dwellings’) including three family legae, accessed from the main building along wooden walkways which wind through the quiver trees and camel thorns. They are situated to ensure that each one is private and secluded and built using natural materials from the area. 

Facilities

  • Bar
  • Boma
  • Curio Shop/Gift Shop
  • Fireplace/Camp fire
  • Free WiFi
  • Landing strip for light aircrafts
  • Lapa
  • Lounge/Lobby
  • Malaria free area
  • Pool
  • Private nature reserve
  • Restaurant
  • Secure parking
  • Small size & unique location
  • Spa/Wellness centre
  • Waterhole for animal watching
  • Wildlife
  • 1Room/Unit & Rates
  • 2Guest info & Payment
  • 3Confirmation

2 Motse Legae

Each legae (suite) is suited for two guests with the following amenities:

  • En suite bathrooms in all suites have indoor and outdoor showers and a freestanding bath (no bath in the children’s bedrooms)
  • Each legae has a sitting area with a wood-burning stove, a study area, and a private, shaded veranda with a large day bed
  • A gourmet snack pantry filled with homemade treats
  • Personalised mini bar – your choice of refreshments, including still or sparkling water, soft drinks, beers, spirits and fresh milk or a dairy alternative for tea and coffee
  • A bean-to-cup coffee and a selection of teas
Facilities
  • Desk
  • En-suite Bathroom
  • Fan/Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Mini bar/refrigerator
  • Nature view
  • Non-smoking room
  • Outdoor shower
  • Private balcony/terrace
  • Seating area
  • Separate living room/area
  • Shower
  • Tea/Coffee Station
  • Unobstructed view/nature
  • Wardrobe

Facilities

General

Bookings for this accommodation establishment are on request only. Natural Destinations will check the availability on your preferred travel dates and will confirm the booking, if available.

Activities

Tswalu offers a fully inclusive guest experience: Private game viewing vehicle with a dedicated guide and tracker for all bookings, walking safaris and nature walks, including traditional plant use interpretation, meeting the habituated meerkats, horse riding, bird watching, exploring some of the oldest bushman rock engravings in Africa, a visit to our community clinic and pre-school, The Tswalu Foundation research projects and involvement in all wildlife project work currently on the property.

Services

Laundry service

Internet

Free Wifi is available.

Parking

Secure parking is available. If arriving by air, transfer to the Camp will be arranged from the nearby airstrip.

Policies

Checkin

14:00

Checkout

10:00

Cancellation / Prepayment

Full payment is required in advance to confirm bookings at this accommodation establishment. Payment instructions are sent out together with the booking confirmation by Natural Destinations. Unless stated otherwise on the booking confirmation, bookings can be cancelled up to 30 days prior to the planned arrival date without cancellation fees. Cancellation that are done 29 days or less prior to planned arrival date will incur cancellation fees.

Children and extra beds

Children are in general welcome. Costs and accommodation options vary between the respective room/unit types and the age of the children.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Accepted credit cards

All bookings need to be paid in advance to Natural Destinations. MasterCard and Visa are accepted payment methods as well as electronic fund transfers or PayPal.

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We would love to hear from you!

+264-61-375 650 (Windhoek Office)
Office hours:
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00 (Namibian time - GMT +2)