Part of Africa
Part of Africa
By becoming a co-owner you can experience the freedom of exploring a magical private game reserve in the Tuli Block in Botswana.
Savannah, mountains and bush come together in the Tuli Block, creating a unique ecosystem that supports an incredible biodiversity. The private game reserve is a unique showcase of this biodiversity. Rhinos, elephants, leopards and hippos now roam the vast area of the reserve on what was once farmland, but is being restored into its true wilderness state.
The private game reserve is located in the Tuli Block in the southeast of Botswana. It’s only a 450 km drive from Johannesburg airport to the reserve, taking an easy 5 or 6 hours to complete by car. For those that prefer to fly, a newly completed airstrip in the reserve facilitates a quick flight.
There hasn’t been a case of malaria in this part of Botswana in several years. The Tuli Block is officially classified as a low-risk malaria area.
The private game reserve is located on freehold land. Participants can enjoy the abundance of wildlife, habitats, historical sites and spectacular scenery in privacy and can take part in conservation and community projects at their own pace.
Savannah, mountains and bush come together in the Tuli Block, creating a unique ecosystem that supports an incredible biodiversity. The private game reserve is a unique showcase of this biodiversity. Rhinos, elephants, leopards and hippos now roam the vast area of the reserve on what was once farmland, but is being restored into its true wilderness state.
The fully fenced game reserve offers an excellent network of tracks, leading up to a variety of waterholes, picnic spots and viewing hides. Encountering other explorers is a rarity, with only limited tourism being permitted. The reserve’s game drive vehicles are always at your disposal, allowing you to explore the wilderness to your own agenda.
The reserve offers shareholders the freedom of self-guiding and going off the beaten track. After completing bush skills, first aid and 4×4 driving courses, you qualify to take responsibility for yourself and your guests.
As the reserve is privately owned and you will always have a car at your disposal and you’re free to explore the reserve whenever you want to.
The game drive vehicle symbolizes the freedom you experience at the reserve, blazing your own trail, stopping whenever you like and returning to your lodge when you want to.
Just take one of the 4x4’s!
Leopards are not the only predators roaming the area. Cheetah, hyena, crocodiles, civet, nomadic lions, jackals and wild dogs can be found here too.
The African wild dog is one of the world’s most endangered mammals. Only 3500 to 4500 individual animals are to be found in the wild today, mainly in East and Southern Africa. A very small population compared to the 500.000 dogs that once roamed the entire continent. Wild dogs are very social animals and hunt together. They are opportunistic predators, usually hunting medium-sized ruminants such as impala’s and they can accelerate to a top speed of around 50 km/h in seconds.
The spot and rosette patterns of individual leopards are unique. A well-supported, owners-led campaign to spot, photograph and identify the leopard population has led to the identification, naming and logging of well over 20 different individual leopards on the reserve to date, with new leopards being detected regularly.
The project has contributed to the wildlife experience of the owners and led to a unique bond between owners and these predators as they can better understand their movements and behavior.
The reserve sets itself apart by a very high leopard visibility. Though naturally shy, many of the leopards dwelling on the reserve are very relaxed and go around unbothered, hunting, marking, feeding and resting. Early mornings and late afternoons are generally the best times to spot one of these magnificent predators.
A solitary leopard is very vulnerable when consuming its prey out in the open. While it is amazing to watch the leopard pursuing its prey, the true show lies in the leopard protecting its meal from other opportunistic predators after the hunt. That is why the leopard goes to the lengths of climbing trees with prey, which often doubles their own weight.
The abundance of wildlife is illustrated by the very healthy populations of grazers and browsers that roam the reserve. Zebra, impala, kudu, eland, wildebeest, bushbuck, waterbuck, steenbok, klipspringer and other antelope species thrive in the reserve.
The diverse variety of habitats contributes to a well-balanced and exciting predator to prey ratio.
Do you want to enjoy this view for a while
or explore the bush to your right?
Mother zebras are the sole caretakers of their foals. It is therefore vital that a young zebra is able to recognize its mother. In the first days after birth a mother keeps all other zebras away, familiarizing her young with her smell, her unique pattern of stripes and her voice.
Zebras are social animals that spend time in herds. They graze together, primarily on grass, and must be constantly wary of danger lurking nearby. If an animal is attacked, its family will come to its defense, circling the wounded zebra and attempting to drive off predators by kicking.
The rhinos are definitely one of the most eye-catching animals in the reserve. But there are plenty of other big mammals to watch out for. Hippos and elephants are very much part of daily life in the reserve.
Having successfully reintroduced white rhino and wild dogs, future plans are to reintroduce black rhino, and lion into the wild of the reserve as well. Both species would thrive in the habitats the reserve offers. Their reintroduction will significantly add to the reserve’s contribution to the conservation of these incredible animals.
The white rhino is the more common of the two rhino species, with a population in the wild of around 20.000. The black rhino faces critical endangerment, but increasing levels of poaching threatens both.
A baby rhino always
puts a spell on you!
The reintroduction of the white rhinos in the Tuli Block is one of the great success stories of the reserve. And as you can see, the rhinos are breeding well.
A great mystery surrounds the naming of the white rhino, with one of the most popular theories being a misunderstanding. Dutch settlers in South Africa named the rhino after its wide mouth with the early English settlers misinterpreting the Dutch word ‘wijd’, meaning wide and ‘wit’ meaning white.
The diverse habitats in the reserve contribute to a wonderful bird population. Nearly 400 bird species are to be spotted in the reserve, including the kori bustard, spotted eagle owl, cape vulture, brown snake eagle, lilac breasted roller and the African pygmy kingfisher.
The beautiful southern yellow-billed hornbill is one of the standout birds in the reserve because of its beauty and the numbers in which they are to be found within the reserve.
The importance of good hides cannot be underestimated when it comes to bird spotting. There are several hides spread throughout the reserve and owners are free, within certain constraints, to create their own temporary hides out in the wilderness.
The very rare and threatened ground hornbill draws bird spotters from all over world. These ungainly looking large birds are threatened by human encroachment, especially by agricultural activities.
In the reserve this carnivorous bird walks around unthreatened and we are proud to have a healthy population.
Key features of the reserve’s landscape are the diverse tree species. White seringa, leadwood, Kalahari apple-leaf, green corkwood and mopane and many other species attract a variety of birds, insects and other animals. Centuries old baobabs also dot the reserve prompting us to wonder what events they may have witnessed during their vast lives.
In this Part of Africa plains, mountains and bush come together, creating a unique ecosystem with an incredible biodiversity. The reserve is a unique showcase of this biodiversity. It is always a surprise what you can encounter while your drive around in your game drive vehicle or whilst having a relaxing lunch. Expect surprising encounters on a game drive and whilst having a relaxing lunch.
The reserve offers the freedom to explore as you please. Looking for beautiful spots to create unique picnics is undeniably part of this freedom, whether you’re in the mood to watch hippos from a clifftop rising above the river or spot birds and grazers on large plains while sitting in the shadow under an acacia tree.
Finding the most perfect spot to watch the sun set over the reserve becomes a neverending quest with each new location surpassing the drama and beauty of the last. Making camp for a sunset dinner is a privilege that is hard to be found elsewhere in Africa‘s most beautiful wildlife reserves.
Wow! Is that a Ground Hornbill to your left?
The reserve focuses on an incredible and superior owner-experience while at the same time providing education, jobs and other opportunities for neighboring communities.
Preserving the vast wilderness area through the appropriate management of its ecosystem and biodiversity and the reintroduction of endangered species is part of the reserve’s stated mission.
As an owner, you can actively take part in the various conservation and community projects offered by the reserve.
Tagging wild dogs, taking part in the reintroduction of endangered animals, visiting schools and providing jobs and education for local communities are examples of programs that are offered by the reserve and they are an essential part of leaving a legacy for future generations.
The African wild dog, African hunting dog, Cape hunting dog, African painted dog, painted wolf, painted hunting dog, spotted dog, or ornate wolf, all refer to the same wild dog, the lycaon pictus. It is the second-largest wild canid after the grey wolf, and the largest canid in Africa. They predominantly live on the savannahs and in lightly wooden areas.
The African wild dog is one of the world’s most endangered mammals. Only 3500 to 4500 individual animals are to be found in the wild today, mainly in East and Southern Africa. A very small population compared to the 500.000 dogs that once roamed the entire continent. Wild dogs have been reintroduced into the reserve and the group of five released in May 2010 has naturally grown into a beautiful pack of 35 individual dogs, with a litter of gorgeous new pups each year.
Do you want to take part in mapping
their migration patterns?
The reserve’s main camp is beautifully situated under the shade of massive trees overlooking the Limpopo riverbank and its wildlife. The Limpopo River, with a riverbank that stretches over 12 kilometres, symbolizes the circle of life in the reserve. It offers life and fertility to its surrounding, when fully flowing, and it provides just enough for survival in the dryer months.
Next to the lodges the owners share a naturally designed communal area that offers a swimming pool, bar, dining area and catering facilities.
By being co-owner of the reserve, you can experience the freedom of sharing in the joy and facilities that the reserve has to offer. Beautiful new sites with future planning offer owners the possibility of building their private dream lodge in the vast wilderness of the Tuli Block.
Our architect captured some of the possibilities for future lodges in various designs that offer a beautiful impression of our reserve and its envisaged future.
All lodges offer a panoramic view on the riverbank. The joy of waking up to a wonderful chorus of birdsong against the backdrop of the running water, whilst animals share a morning drink, is one that can only be experienced. The riverbank lodges are fully equipped to enjoy a lengthy stay in the reserve, providing the comfort and privacy you‘re looking for and offering all that you need when you‘re sharing the beauty of the reserve with your personal guests.
Our architect captured some of the possibilities for future lodges in various designs that offer a beautiful impression of our reserve and its envisaged future.
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or continue your trip and go for a sundowner?
Wait, what's that cracking
noise to your right?
The wildebeest isn’t as wild as his looks and corresponding name suggest. It is a grazing member of the antelope family, also known as the gnu. It has a big head, a robust muzzle and impressive horns that grow upwards and curve inwards.
The wildebeest singles itself out by its looks and by the numbers of individuals within a group. Being part of an immense group is part of the natural safety strategy of the beest, as safety comes in numbers.
Adult elephants need to eat up to 200 kg of bushes, bark, fruit and grass a day. So it’s no surprise if you spot them having a late night snack.
Botswana is a home to more than one third of the elephants in the world. And the reserve is part of Botswana’s success in preserving this incredible animal. The 30 individual elephants that are to be found in the reserve are an eye catcher every time you have the thrill of encountering them in the wild.
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Part of Africa is your gateway to a magical private game reserve in the Tuli Block in Botswana. Its unique beauty is captured by its diversity.
Mountains, bush and savannah come together in the reserve, creating a wilderness that attracts Africa's eye-catching wildlife. Co-owners experience the freedom to explore the beauty of the reserve and can take part in various wildlife conservation projects. The beautiful lodges of the reserve are built on the banks of the ever flowing Limpopo River and future planning offers shareholders the possibility to realize their own dream lodges in this unique wilderness.
Feel free to contact one of the
onwners for more information
Paul Klomp
Co-Founder
Sylvia van Kerkwijk
Co-Founder
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