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Tswalu Kalahari in pictures

by The Week team
2 Dec 2017
Go to: Tswalu Kalahari review: a five-star desert safari
Black-maned Kalahari lion

The elusive black-maned lion is among the most eye-catching of sightings at Tswalu Kalahari

Kalahari black-maned lion

The dark mane is the result of a genetic mutation

Tswalu Kalahari

At Tswalu Kalahari, guests have the benefit of a private guide and vehicle

African wild dogs at Tswalu Kalahari

Game drives focus on a particular species, in this case the rare African wild dog

African wild dogs at Tswalu Kalahari

As the heat subsides, they wake up, stretch and play with each other

African wild dogs at Tswalu Kalahari

Then they go out hunting, and soon find their first victim - an elderly warthog

African wild dogs at Tswalu Kalahari

We follow them as they go in search of more prey...

African wild dogs at Tswalu Kalahari

... and eventually they track down a lone baby oryx

African wild dogs at Tswalu Kalahari

Soon, though, the young oryx's distress calls attract its mother...

African wild dogs at Tswalu Kalahari

... who comes charging in to save the youngster

Southern yellow-billed hornbill, Kalahari

As well as the game, there's a rich diversity of birdlife at Tswalu. Southern yellow-billed hornbill, also known as flying bananas, are particularly common 

Tswalu Kalahari

Holden Frith

Accommodation is luxurious, and yet in keeping with its environment

Tswalu Kalahari

At the main camp, each cabin comes with its own private patio overlooking a waterhole

Tswalu Kalahari

And Tarkuni, a private villa for families or other large groups, includes five bedrooms and living area, as well as a swimming pool and private kitchens

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