The Kalahari, South Africa

Tarkuni Private House

Name: Tarkuni Private House
Address: Africa

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

Tarkuni Tswanu, Kalahari, South Africa, swimming pool

Tarkuni Private House, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

Candlelit bush dinner at Tarkuni Private House, Tswalu Kalahari Reserve, South Africa

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