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Nestled on the southernmost edge of the Kalahari sits one the largest privately protected areas in South Africa – The Tswalu Kalahari Reserve.

Offering a private and exclusive safari experience for a maximum of 40 guests in one of three luxury safari camps, the ratio of guests to wilderness space is also one of the lowest in South Africa.

Owned by the Oppenheimer family, conservation and sustainability are top of mind here, as are privacy and high design, with a private guide, a butler, and a chef who can cook everything from tapas to curries to freshly baked bread available to its guests.

But Tswalu is first and foremost an ambitious conservation project, sustainably safeguarding vital habitats and restoring biodiversity, with every guest contributing directly to the sustainability of the reserve in a true reflection of eco-tourism.

Tswalu’s efforts to create a spectacular experience have recently been rewarded with inclusion on Robb Report’s Best Of The Best list, which features world-class venues that take luxury stays to breathtaking new heights.

The reserve also won a spot on the 2023 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards, the travel industry’s longest-running and most prestigious award. According to Russel Binks, Head of Marketing, PR and Sales for Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, “Being acknowledged amongst our incredible industry colleagues is, in itself, an incredible accolade.”

Tswalu Kalahari Reserve showcases the richness and diversity of what South Africa offers as a wildlife destination and is driven by two ambitions: to create an inspirational experience for our guests and a conservation vision to restore the Kalahari to itself.”

 

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Tswalu Kalahari Reserve was praised for their ongoing efforts to provide an exclusive wilderness experience in three, sustainably run, luxury safari camps spread across 114,000 hectares. The experience is further enhanced by the guarantee of a private vehicle, guide, and tracker with every booking.

Fortunately for adventurers, Air du Cap also offers ‘front door delivery’ to Tswalu Kalahari Reserve with its flagship aircraft – the newly delivered Beechcraft Baron 58.

 

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The Baron 58 offers passengers stitched leather seating, full air conditioning, high-speed device charging, Bose noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones, and Wi-Fi – all while enjoying a refreshing G&T as the breathtaking scenery unfolds beneath you.

Air du Cap operates from the Cape Winelands airport just off the N1 outside Stellenbosch, with a departure lounge offering snacks and refreshments, leading directly to your waiting aircraft – and adventure.

Air du Cap operates on very short notice, so get in touch the next time the urge to visit the Kalahari grabs you.

[source:forbes&robbreport&tswalu]