Tswalu Tarkuni Homestead
Tswalu’s Tarkuni Homestead is elegance personified. Once the bushveld home of the Oppenheimer family, Tarkuni is now an exclusive safari residence that sleeps up to 10 guests.
Tarkuni epitomises contemporary safari living within a secluded concession in the Kalahari’s Tswalu Game Reserve. The homestead offers a homely atmosphere but certainly hasn’t skimped on the luxury element of a safari, and is ideal for discerning guests. Private suites have indoor and outdoor showers, study areas, and expansive bedrooms with wrap-around outdoor decks. Tarkuni Homestead is all about exclusivity. The safari experience comes complete with a private safari vehicle, dedicated guide, and private chef.
- Tarkuni provides a dedicated guide, tracker, and safari vehicle
- The safari experience is at the guests’ own pace
- Kalahari stone walls surround the suite’s deck area, offering a further sense of privacy
- There are over 240 species of bird and 40 mammals in the reserve
- Endless views of incredible landscapes dotted with iconic Kalahari species
- Spot noteworthy species such as Hartmann’s zebra and African wild dog
- An array of activities available, from horse riding to helicopter flips and bush walks
- Enjoy guided walks with habituated meerkats
- The dining room, library, games room, spa, and fire pit provide plenty of space to relax
- 5 luxurious and spacious suites
- An active waterhole in the distance
- Swimming pool with deck area
- Relax on private terraces with day beds or sleep under the stars on the star beds
- There is a helicopter pad on-site, ideal for private fly-ins or helicopter safaris
Tarkuni Homestead, although an exclusive-use residence, has access to all safari activities at Tswalu. The landscape is predominantly rolling dunes surround by flat grasslands. The steep Korannaberg mountain serves as the backdrop to this exceptional reserve. Visitors can expect to see over 240 species of bird, and local specials such as African wild dogs, African wild cat, and aardwolf. One of the favourite past time of visitors is the guided walk to see the meerkats. Activities synonymous with an African safari experience are a given, and include game drives and immersive bush walks. For a more educational experience, guests can take part in the research and conservation foundation, run by leading conservationists. For a more opulent safari experience, guests can enjoy helicopter safaris, horse riding excursions, and historical walks to ancient rock art sites.
