Wild At Tuli Island Camp in the
Kwa Tuli Private Game Reserve

Kwa-Tuli Private Game Reserve is situated in Botswana, Southern Africa, in the heart of the Northern Tuli Block. A remote, private and unspoiled African wildlife reserve Kwa-Tuli forms part of the greater Limpopo-Shashe Transfrontier Park and offers some of the most incredible wildlife and wilderness experiences available in Southern Africa. Wild At Tuli offers an exclusive, luxury tented hideaway known as "Island Camp" is in a unique setting on an island in the middle of the Limpopo river reached by a hanging bridge.

Accommodation at the Wild at Tuli Island Camp can be provided on a self catering or fully catered basis.

There are four tents situated under the thick canopy of the riverine forest, eternally shaded from the African sun. Each luxurious tent on the Kwa Tuli Island Camp is large and roomy and has its own bathroom with a Slipper bath and big outdoor shower and private viewing decks. The colonial furniture adds to the "Out of Africa" feel, and camp attendants will ensure you have everything you need so you can relax and enjoy a very special stay in the African wilderness.

Fully Catered & Fully Guided Accommodation at Kwa Tuli Island Camp

If you choose the fully catered option Wild at Tuli will provide meals, snacks and 4x4 game drives. Dining will take place in the thatched dining and lounge area, or in the open Boma for dining under the stars. Although game drives are included in the Wild at Tuli fully catered options, guests may take their own vehicles to view game around the reserve if they choose.

A typical day will start with coffee, tea and rusks before setting off on the early morning game drive. During the morning drive you will stop at a beautiful spot to stop and have morning tea or coffee. When you return to camp a sumptuous brunch wil be served.

The bird life in the Tuli Block is magnificent and Kwa Tuli guests who enjoy birding may opt to sit at one of the hides and bird watch, alternatively guests may choose to go for a walk in the morning, or fish in the Limpopo river (guests should bring their own fishing equipment).

A light snack will be served before the afternoon game drive, during which you will stop at one of the hides or waterholes to watch the sunset and enjoy a sun downer drink.

Back at camp there is time to freshen up with a hot shower before meeting around the fire ready for a 3 course dinner served in the dining room or out under the stars.

Self Catering / Self Drive Accommodation

Self-catering facilities are available in the camp with access to a kitchen with gas stove and fridge/freezer facilities. A fire is lit in the boma every night so Kwa Tuli self-catering guests can choose to cook outside if prefered. A map of the Reserve will be provided and self-catering guests at teh Island Camp can do their own game drives, or they can book guided 4x4 game drives with Wild at Tuli for an additional charge.

Wildlife in the Kwa Tuli Private Game Reserve

The Kwa-Tuli area is renowned for the largest, single population of elephant on privately owned land in Africa. Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and all the major predators can be seen in this region.

The reserve's southern boundary is the great Limpopo River. Hippo and Crocodiles concentrate in the deeper pools while leopard hunt baboons on the forested islands.

Nocturnal animals such as Hyena, Porcupine, Aardvark, Civet, Genet and Bush baby can be observed on the night drives.

Birding at Kwa-Tuli
Kwa-Tuli offers excellent birding. Pel's Fishing Owl, Ground Hornbill and Doublebanded Coursers are some of the 360 species of birds to be seen.

More Activities at Kwa Tuli Nature Reserve

Early morning and evening game drives in an open 4X4 takes you into the heart of the reserve on a wild adventure. Guidedbush walks on the islands reveals the sounds of the bush and smell of oil lamps sets the mood for an authentic African Safari.

Besides the islands, there are magnificent rocky outcrops that can be explored on foot.

Sundowners can be taken on numerous spots on top of granite koppies, only a short walk from the vehicles. What is more spectacular than the sun setting over the African landscape?

Historic and archaeological sites abound, unchanged since the days of early explorers such as Selous, Kipling and Cecil John Rhodes.

Features of Kwa Tuli Island Camp in the Kwa Tuli Private Game Reserve

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Getting to Kwa Tuli Island Camp?
Kwa Tuli Island Camp is operated by Wild at Tuli and is situated in the Kwa-Tuli Private Game Reserve in the heart of the Northern Tuli Block in south east Botswana near the Platjan Border post. The camp is 9 kms from the main district road.

Kwa Tuli Island Camp GPS Co-Ordinates: S 22° 20’ 0.3.7” E 28° 54’ 01.1”

Road transfers are available from the Platjan Border post.

If you wish to fly, Polokwane is the nearest airport. From here you can charter a flight from Polokwane to the Limpopo Valley airfield in Botswana, or a transfer can be arranged from Polokwane to the Platjan Border post and from there the Island Camp. The drive is about 2 1/2 hours.

If you are driving, Kwa Tuli Island Camp is a 5 ½ hour drive from Johannesburg, South Africa on very good tar roads up to the border. Travel to Polokwane, then on to Dendron, Vivo and Alldays. From Alldays the Platjan Border is about 40km.

From the border to the camp is a good dirt road which does not require a 4 X 4 vehicle and is about 26 km. At times the Platjan Border crossing is flooded so if you are driving, check to make sure that the border is open. If it is closed you can be diverted to the Pontdrif Border post where you are able to leave your vehicle safely locked up, cross the border by cable car and we will collect you.

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