Fresh Perspectives on Safari

Dear Friends,

PLEASE TAKE THE TRAVEL + LEISURE 2023 WORLD'S BEST AWARDS SURVEY

We have you to thank for nominating Tswalu Kalahari for the esteemed Travel + Leisure 2023 World’s Best Awards, in the category ‘Hotels in South Africa’. If you have already given Tswalu the thumbs up, thank you for taking the time to do so. Your vote will contribute to the final results, which will be revealed in the August 2023 issue of Travel + Leisure.

It is evident that Tswalu’s regeneration of the southern Kalahari resonates deeply with many of you, particularly if you have experienced first-hand the connection between this unique destination safari and our long-term conservation goals. It is thanks to your support that Tswalu’s vision to protect vital habitat and restore biodiversity for the benefit of planet and people can remain sustainable.

The voting process is very simple - just follow the steps on T+L’s voting platform before 27 February 2023:?https://wba.m-rr.com/home

LOAPI TENTED CAMP ON TRACK TO OPEN IN JULY

Loapi is set to become Africa’s top luxury tented safari camp when it officially opens on 1 July 2023. Inspired by a new mood of unfiltered adventure, it promises a return to a true wilderness experience while evoking the carefree, nomadic spirit of camping. Be the first to book one of Loapi’s private tented safari homes with our Stay 4, Pay 3 opening offer, valid for new bookings in July, August and September only. Contact Tswalu reservations now on?[email protected]

LOAPI AT A GLANCE

• Your private wilderness
• In a valley of the Korannaberg mountains, with long views south
• No communal or shared guest areas or services
• Dedicated Homathi (on-site butler), plus private safari vehicle, guide and tracker
• 6 individual tented safari homes designed for exclusive use,?each operating as a mini camp
• One-bedroom homes span?303 square metres (3260 square feet)
• Two-bedroom homes span?433 square metres (4660 square feet)
• Fully equipped interactive kitchen with private chef
• Plunge pool and fire pit
• Full bar, including a collection of South African wines
• Private study with wifi
• Spacious tented bedroom suite with indoor and outdoor showers (no bath tub)
• Plenty of shaded outdoor space for dining, and daybeds for relaxing and game viewing
• In-room spa treatments

OUR STORIES

LIFE BENEATH THE KALAHARI?is the first in an informative new series, written by Helen Mertens, about the role of burrows in the Kalahari ecosystem, and the interconnectedness of life in the fascinating underground world below the sand.

Posted regularly,?Our Stories?have become an inspirational and informative resource with contributions written by wildlife photographers, conservationists, naturalists, travel writers, and more.

?Regards,

Russel