TSWALU Tarkuni
Physical Address
Farm Korannaberg 296
Northern Cape
Kuruman
8460
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Driving directions
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Distance approximately 650 km. Estimated driving time is 7 hours.
Take M1 south, take Bloemfontein split and follow N12 and the signs to Kimberley.
Stay on the N12, proceed through Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, and Wolmaransstad.
At Wolmaransstad take R504 to Schweizer-Reneke, then R34 to Vryburg.
From Vryburg, continue on the N14 to Kuruman.
In Kuruman turn right at the first traffic light and follow the signs to Hotazel / Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (R31).
Kuruman is the last fuel stop before you reach Tswalu.
In Kuruman please contact the lodge to establish an estimate time of arrival (please call as we need to send someone to open the gate).
Tel: +27 53 781 9317 / +27 53 781 9333. Mobile phone coverage is available all the way from Kuruman to the Tswalu gate.
Approximately 56km from Kuruman you will pass a sign on the left to Kathu & Deben (R380).
A short distance past this signage you will cross over a railway bridge.
After the bridge you will pass a sign on the right to Hotazel.
Approximately 72km from Kuruman (before Blackrock) turn left onto the tar road R31.
Follow signs to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Van Zylsrus.
After about 42km you will see a turn to your left (indicated as Sonstraal on maps and GPS).
It is sign-posted Tswalu Kalahari Reserve on the D3335 route.
After turning, the tar road ends and you continue on a gravel road.
There is good mobile phone reception in this area; please call the lodge to advise where you are.
After 10km on the gravel road, you will see an airstrip on your left and just beyond, the Tswalu staff housing complex on your right.
A kilometer further you will see Tswalu signage “Tswalu Admin and Health Care Centre”
You will be met at this gate by your guide who will escort you further.
From Upington take the N14 to Olifantshoek – approximately 165km.
In Olifantshoek please contact the lodge to establish an estimated time of arrival (please call as we need to send someone to open the gate)
Tel: +27 53 781 9317 / +27 53 781 9333.
From Olifantshoek continue on N14 towards Kathu/Sishen.
With the mine on your left, turn left towards Deben & Sishen airfield.
Proceed through the next intersection (Kathu and mine) and continue for approximately 20km passing the airfield on the right .
Turn right at the sign that says “HOTAZEL” and proceed for 45km to the next T-junction.
At the T-junction turn left towards “Hotazel and Gemsbok Park (R31)” and continue for approximately 16km.
Before reaching Blackrock turn left onto the tar road signposted “R31 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park” and “Van Zylsrus”
After about 42km you will see a turn to your left (indicated as Sonstraal on maps and GPS).
It is sign-posted Tswalu Kalahari Reserve on the D3335 route.
After turning, the tar road ends and you continue on a gravel road.
There is good mobile phone reception in this area; please call the lodge to advise where you are.
After 10km on the gravel road, you will see an airstrip on your left and just beyond, the Tswalu staff housing complex on your right.
A kilometer further you will see Tswalu signage “Tswalu Admin and Health Care Centre”.
You will be met at this gate by your guide who will escort you further.
From Kimberley airport – travel on the R31 for 35km to Barkley West.
From Barkley West travel 96km to Danielskuil
From Danielskuil travel 71km to Kuruman.
In Kuruman continue over the traffic light and follow the sign to Hotazel / Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (R31).
Kuruman is your last fuel stop before you reach Tswalu
Please contact the lodge to establish an estimate time of arrival (please call as we need to send someone to the gate).
Mobile phone coverage is available all the way from Kuruman to the Tswalu gate.
Approximately 56km from Kuruman you will pass a sign on the left to Kathu & Deben (R380).
A short distance past this signage you will cross over a railway bridge. After the bridge you will pass a sign on the right to Hotazel.
Approx 72km from Kuruman (before Blackrock) turn left onto the tar road R31 following signs to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Van Zylsrus.
After about 42km you will see a turn to your left (indicated as Sonstraal on maps and GPS)
it is sign-posted Tswalu Kalahari Reserve on the D3335 route
After turning, the tar road ends and you continue on a gravel road
There is good mobile phone reception in this area; please call the lodge to advise where you are
After 10km on the gravel road, you will see an airstrip on your left and just beyond, the Tswalu staff housing complex on your right
A kilometer further you will see Tswalu signage “Tswalu Admin and Health Care Centre”
You will be met at this gate by your guide who will escort you further
Driving directions
Please select a start location
Distance approximately 650 km. Estimated driving time is 7 hours.
Take M1 south, take Bloemfontein split and follow N12 and the signs to Kimberley.
Stay on the N12, proceed through Potchefstroom, Klerksdorp, and Wolmaransstad.
At Wolmaransstad take R504 to Schweizer-Reneke, then R34 to Vryburg.
From Vryburg, continue on the N14 to Kuruman.
In Kuruman turn right at the first traffic light and follow the signs to Hotazel / Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (R31).
Kuruman is the last fuel stop before you reach Tswalu.
In Kuruman please contact the lodge to establish an estimate time of arrival (please call as we need to send someone to open the gate).
Tel: +27 53 781 9317 / +27 53 781 9333. Mobile phone coverage is available all the way from Kuruman to the Tswalu gate.
Approximately 56km from Kuruman you will pass a sign on the left to Kathu & Deben (R380).
A short distance past this signage you will cross over a railway bridge.
After the bridge you will pass a sign on the right to Hotazel.
Approximately 72km from Kuruman (before Blackrock) turn left onto the tar road R31.
Follow signs to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Van Zylsrus.
After about 42km you will see a turn to your left (indicated as Sonstraal on maps and GPS).
It is sign-posted Tswalu Kalahari Reserve on the D3335 route.
After turning, the tar road ends and you continue on a gravel road.
There is good mobile phone reception in this area; please call the lodge to advise where you are.
After 10km on the gravel road, you will see an airstrip on your left and just beyond, the Tswalu staff housing complex on your right.
A kilometer further you will see Tswalu signage “Tswalu Admin and Health Care Centre”
You will be met at this gate by your guide who will escort you further.
From Upington take the N14 to Olifantshoek – approximately 165km.
In Olifantshoek please contact the lodge to establish an estimated time of arrival (please call as we need to send someone to open the gate)
Tel: +27 53 781 9317 / +27 53 781 9333.
From Olifantshoek continue on N14 towards Kathu/Sishen.
With the mine on your left, turn left towards Deben & Sishen airfield.
Proceed through the next intersection (Kathu and mine) and continue for approximately 20km passing the airfield on the right .
Turn right at the sign that says “HOTAZEL” and proceed for 45km to the next T-junction.
At the T-junction turn left towards “Hotazel and Gemsbok Park (R31)” and continue for approximately 16km.
Before reaching Blackrock turn left onto the tar road signposted “R31 Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park” and “Van Zylsrus”
After about 42km you will see a turn to your left (indicated as Sonstraal on maps and GPS).
It is sign-posted Tswalu Kalahari Reserve on the D3335 route.
After turning, the tar road ends and you continue on a gravel road.
There is good mobile phone reception in this area; please call the lodge to advise where you are.
After 10km on the gravel road, you will see an airstrip on your left and just beyond, the Tswalu staff housing complex on your right.
A kilometer further you will see Tswalu signage “Tswalu Admin and Health Care Centre”.
You will be met at this gate by your guide who will escort you further.
From Kimberley airport – travel on the R31 for 35km to Barkley West.
From Barkley West travel 96km to Danielskuil
From Danielskuil travel 71km to Kuruman.
In Kuruman continue over the traffic light and follow the sign to Hotazel / Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park (R31).
Kuruman is your last fuel stop before you reach Tswalu
Please contact the lodge to establish an estimate time of arrival (please call as we need to send someone to the gate).
Mobile phone coverage is available all the way from Kuruman to the Tswalu gate.
Approximately 56km from Kuruman you will pass a sign on the left to Kathu & Deben (R380).
A short distance past this signage you will cross over a railway bridge. After the bridge you will pass a sign on the right to Hotazel.
Approx 72km from Kuruman (before Blackrock) turn left onto the tar road R31 following signs to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and Van Zylsrus.
After about 42km you will see a turn to your left (indicated as Sonstraal on maps and GPS)
it is sign-posted Tswalu Kalahari Reserve on the D3335 route
After turning, the tar road ends and you continue on a gravel road
There is good mobile phone reception in this area; please call the lodge to advise where you are
After 10km on the gravel road, you will see an airstrip on your left and just beyond, the Tswalu staff housing complex on your right
A kilometer further you will see Tswalu signage “Tswalu Admin and Health Care Centre”
You will be met at this gate by your guide who will escort you further
