Accommodation at Tswalu epitomises the stylish yet rustic elegance typical of luxury game reserve accommodation. Indeed, no creature comfort has been spared for guests at this quintessentially African dwelling. From the indoor and outdoor heated shower in every suite (the outdoor version looks out across the Kalahari plain) to the private suite sundecks and a library, this is the essence of modern luxury with an African feel. At Tswalu, dining entails many options. At the main house in the Motse, guests can either enjoy meals in the dining room, or in the privacy of their own suite lounge. Above all, Tswalu's exclusive game reserve accommodation achieves a rustic feel without compromising its private and luxurious facilities.

The emphasis at Tswalu is on exclusivity, which is why the entire reserve can accommodate no more than 30 people at a time. The Motse is an African village consisting of eight authentically stone walled and thatch-roofed bungalows. Motse is a Tswana word for 'village' - Tswana is one of South Africa's 11 official languages and is spoken widely in Southern Africa including the Northern Cape.

At a glance: -

• eight spacious legae
• Can accommodate a maximum of 20 people
• a lounge and dining area 
• library 
• traditional African boma 
• gift shop "Dimpho" 
• children's room with child minder 
• wine cellar 
• sun deck 
• outdoor heated swimming pool 
• telephone 
• safe and mini bar in each room 
• dedicated chef 
• private game viewing vehicle 
• high powered telescope with which to explore the night sky 
• private plane 
• tarred landing strip and daily shuttle to the reserve 
• laundry and valet services 
• massage treatments - booking essential 
• hot air ballooning - booking essential

Accommodation
The Motse is Tswalu's main game reserve accommodation, and nestles at the foot of the Korannaberg mountain range, facing westward across the grasslands of the Kalahari. Motse' is a Tswana word meaning 'village' - Tswana is one of South Africas 11 official languages and is spoken in Southern Africa including the Northern Cape. Designed to blend inconspicuously into the mountain range surrounding the game reserve, the Motse consists of eight spacious legae (a Tswana word for small house/suite), all designed with a distinct African feel while remaining elegant and stylish.

The legaes are built of local stone, rich red clay and typical Kalahari thatch roofs, and altogether can accommodate a maximum of 20 people. Six of the legaes are for two guests each, while two legaes were designed with families in mind, each accommodating four people. As an added bonus for any game reserve in South Africa, each legae overlooks a game watering hole. Each suite comprises a spacious bedroom, an en-suite bathroom with both indoor and outdoor walk-in shower, large private lounge with an open fireplace, private sun deck overlooking a waterhole, direct dial telephone, safe, mini bar and outdoor heated swimming pool. This is luxury game reserve accommodation at its best.

Dining at Tswalu offers guests many choices: meals can be enjoyed either in the dining room or in the privacy of the lounge contained in each suite. Of course, some would argue that luxury African safaris are simply not complete without a dining experience under the stars, in Tswalu's traditional African boma.

At the main house in the Motse, guests can relax in the spacious lounge leading onto a patio overlooking the outdoor heated swimming pool and pool terrace. Other facilities include a walk-in wine cellar stocked with South African wines, a mezzanine library with TV/satellite, Dimpho (a gift shop) and Jwa Bana (children's room).

Activities
For those looking for luxury African safaris that offer the ultimate in travel convenience and on-site facilities, Tswalu is ideal. This is South African game reserve accommodation whose facilities extend to even before guests have arrived: from the Anglo American hangar at O R Tambo airport (ex Johannesburg International), Tswalu has its own air shuttle that flies direct to the reserve seven days a week. Increasingly becoming standard practice among the top private South African game reserves, Tswalu boasts its own private landing strip.

Tswalu also offers game drives in open-sided, canopied safari vehicles. All game drives are led by experienced rangers who provide a fascinating insight into indigenous wildlife of the region. Optional bush walks allow guests of this private South African game reserve to get even closer to nature, and are led by experienced field guides who are highly knowledgeable into the local vegetation, bush medicines and history of the San people. And if you want a break from game-related activities, why not play a round of golf at Sishen Golf Course, a renowned golf course that is rated eighth in the country.

Activities include:

Horse riding, archery, star gazing, sun downers, Meerkat viewing and special activities for children