Tswalu in the Northern Cape is South Africa's largest and most exclusive private game reserve.
Although much of the emphasis at Tswalu is on luxury and opulence - it's owned and frequently used by the Oppenheimer family - it's also become a conservation labour of love. It's a process that's been complex and costly. In 2021, they spent roughly R100 million on nature and surrounding communities, and much of the work takes place behind the scenes to paying guests.
Although the size of the land means teams work hard for sightings, Tswalu's activities, hospitality, and various luxuries make it one of South Africa's most unique private lodge stays.Most guests who travel to Tswalu do so via a private jet operated by the Oppenheimers' Fireblade Aviation.The journey to the remote corner of the Kalahari takes two hours from Cape Town and 90 minutes from Johannesburg. Arrival isn't on a dusty, isolated airstrip, either.
Each room has a private deck and en-suite bathrooms - but for socialising, there are multiple common areas like a pool, wine cellar, library, games room, and lounge.A private team of chefs and butlers cater for the group, and guests can choose to dine indoors or under the stars in the outdoor boma.The Motse is a more typical safari camp that focuses on individuals and couples. It has a communal infinity pool, boma, and indoor and outdoor dining areas.
BISouthAfrica Real criminals the real cancer of south Africa is those greedy dirty families
BISouthAfrica When it comes to expropiation of land it must start with the billionare Oppenheimers and the Ramaphosas and those 'luxury game farms' where USD get stashed hidden from SARS or the Reserve bank.
BISouthAfrica Bought from whom? Was the a for sale board?