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    The Kalahari, South Africa

    Tarkuni Private House

    The beautiful Tswalu Tarkuni Lodge

    The Absolute Finest in Bespoke & Private Safari Experience

    The Oppenheimer family’s own private house within the Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, the Tarkuni residence is located about thirty minutes drive away from the main Motse Camp and is rented exclusively for a dedicated private service with your own chef, butler, personal field guide, vehicle and tracker.

    Five elegant suites sleep up to ten people, with a pool and is perfect for families or a good group of friends.

    Upon your arrival either by plane or car, you have a private consultation so your time and activities during your stay are flexible and tailored exactly to your interests and preferences. So, if you want spend a night at the Malori sleepout, track cheetah the next day, have a facial after dinner, visit the local community, have a gourmet picnic lunch on your game drive or champagne breakfast in bed, this will all be arranged for you.

    Highlights

    Personalised game drives

    Gourmet picnics

    Wildlife: black rhino, Kalahari lions, meerkats, cheetah, antelope, hyena, giraffe, zebra, jackal, silver fox and more

    Horse-riding safaris

    Sleep outs

    Evening safaris

    Visits to local communities and schools

    Bush walks

    Excursions to ancient archaeological sites

    Five bedrooms

    Accommodates up to ten guests

    Personal chef

    Private game vehicle, guides and trackers

    Swimming pool

    Two lounges with fireplaces

    Ready to plan your adventure?

    Whatever you want from your trip, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Plan your trip to South Africa

    Whatever you want from your adventure in South Africa, our team of expert travel designers are ready to help.

    Places to combine Tarkuni Private House with

    Serian Kimya Kimya

    Maasai Mara

    Serian Kimya Kimya

    Tucked into a secluded riverside within the vast expanse of the Mara North Conservancy in Kenya, Serian’s Kimya Kimya is an intimate retreat offering the opportunity to experience the magical Maasai Mara. The camp is located in Ngare Serian’s private conservancy, which borders the main Maasai Mara Reserve. The area allows for off-road driving and guided walking safaris, meaning more intimate, immersive encounters that bring you closer to the land, its wildlife and its stories.

    Kimya Kimya is designed to accommodate just six guests, making it one of the most exclusive accommodations in the region. Crafted from timber and canvas, the main suite spans two stories and offers a front-row seat to the river’s daily drama. From the upper level, a deep bush bath sits poised above the flowing water-an invitation to enjoy a soak whilst elephants wander by and hippos swim in the pools below. The suite also features both indoor and outdoor dining areas, a plush mosquito-netted bed and open-air showers. Two additional tented suites are located nearby, ideal for families or small groups. Each is designed with spacious en suite bathrooms and private decks, offering serene vantage points for a morning coffee or quiet contemplation after a day of adventure.

    The camp includes a dedicated private vehicle, expert guide and personal chef, allowing you the freedom to tailor each day to your preferences. Rise with the sun for a walking safari across the plains, follow predator tracks through golden savannahs or simply linger in camp, lulled by the sounds of the river. In the evening, enjoy fireside aperitifs or lantern-lit dinners beneath the stars.

    Ariel view of waves breaking on a forested shoreline