Spanning thousands of hectares of unspoiled African wilderness on the easternmost corner of Botswana; Tuli Wilderness is renowned for its unique and diverse wildlife, stunning landscapes, and exceptional safari experiences.
Being one of the largest privately-owned conservation reserves in southern Africa, Tuli Wilderness is a must-visit destination for any wildlife enthusiast. The area known as the Tuli Block has some of the most amazing landscapes and climate. It is a transitional zone between the Kalahari Desert and the savannahs of southern Africa – a blend of rocky hills, sandy riverbeds, and open plains.
As a result, the reserve is home to a wide variety of animals, including elephants, lions, leopards, cheetahs, hyenas, giraffes and zebras as well as a rich variety of birdlife. Thanks to their professional and knowledgeable guides, you get to observe the animals in their natural habitat.
Tuli Wilderness is owner-managed by Stuart and Julie Quinn, whose years of experience in the southern African wildlife tourism and hospitality industry are hard to miss. Many of their previous guests have praised them for creating an oasis of excellent facilities and top-notch hospitality. It is no wonder why the Tuli Wilderness area was named among the 5 wildly underrated natural escapes for 2023 by National Geographic.
Accommodation at Tuli Wilderness
Accommodation at Tuli Wilderness comprises a range of options to suit different preferences and budgets. Located along a shady floodplain of the Limpopo River, the unfenced Serolo Safari Camp provides accommodation in five fully-serviced safari-style tents. Each tent can sleep people and comprise of twin rooms and double rooms. It might be in the bush but expect modern amenities such as en-suite showers with hot water, flush toilets, bed linen, towels and others.
There is an additional self-contained self-catering unit that comes with one large bedroom with a double bed, a sofa and plenty of space for stretcher beds should extra beds be required. Besides its own private outdoor shower and toilet, it comes with a full kitchen with a dining table and all the crockery and cutlery. The unit has. The unit has a private fire and braai area.
The camp has a central lapa / dining area with a fire-pit on the main deck along with a splash pool, which overlooks a waterhole frequented by local wildlife.
Seeking more privacy on your safari? The Mohave Bush Camp is a small, unfenced yet private rustic bush camp situated along the banks of the Mohave River. Comprising five comfortable units, the entire camp can be rented for private, self-catering stays – irrespective of number of persons, but up to a maximum of 10 persons. Two of the units have en-suite bathrooms whilst the other three share two outdoor communal ablutions. All ablutions have flush toilets and hot water showers.
Since it is designed to bring guests closer to nature, it has no access to electricity – except for an electrical point for charging electrical devices. Lighting and heating is provided using gas, paraffin and solar. There is also central lapa / dining area with a fire-pit as well as a small splash pool. Because of the remoteness of the camp, you will truly feel that you are deep in the African wilderness.
For your convenience, camp attendants are always on hand to lay the tables, wash up dishes, make fires, light lanterns and do all the housekeeping.
Read more about Tuli Wilderness HERE.
Activities at Tuli Wilderness
During your stay at Tuli Wilderness, you can go on several game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, bird watching, and a star gazing sleep out deck set deep in the wild.
The game drives allow you to get up close and personal with the local wildlife. Expect a unique insight into the region’s history, culture, and wildlife.
For those who are interested in the region’s cultural history, there are a number of historical sites to explore. These include the Motloutse Ruins and the Tswapong Hills.
Tuli Wilderness Reviews from previous guests
“WOW – thank you Tuli Wilderness for another magical experience. Jou you never fail to amaze us – lions, leopards, brown and spotted hyenas, Pels fishing owls and all the other things in between. Thank you Gabi, Lillian and Tips for wonderful food and hospitality back at camp. It is truly one of our happy places,” wrote Nigel on their TripAdvisor page.
Robin Bailey added; “Wow!!! This was our 3rd time back at Tuli and our first time staying at Serolo camp. This place never ceases to amaze me. It was like seeing family again. Nothing is ever an issue or too much to ask. It truly has the most amazing people. One of the highlights of staying at Serolo was experiencing the fully catered option. Chef Kennedy really out did himself and every meal was outstanding.”
“If you want to enjoy African wildlife in its natural habitat without the zoo-like character of a private game reserve and without 10 other vehicles cruising around you, then consider a trip to Tuli Wilderness and stay a couple of days in one of their camps. Beware: you will not be alone in the camp. There will be plenty of birds, antelopes, baboons and monkeys, elephants, lions, the odd leopard or a genet or a porcupine, there will be the amazing hosts Julie and Stuart, an excellent private chef, a dedicated nature guide and there will occasionally be a rare sighting of another tourist. If you have started to visit some corners of Africa already, then you will appreciate how different this place is…” said Geier1.
Overall, Tuli Wilderness is a truly unique and unforgettable destination for anyone who is interested in exploring the heart of the African bushveld. The reserve’s top-notch facilities, excellent hospitality, diverse wildlife, stunning landscape, and commitment to conservation make it a must-visit destination that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
Tuli Wilderness is located at 40 Tuli Block, Northern Tuli Game Reserve, Lentswelemoriti, Botswana. Here is their location on Google Maps. For bookings, call +27 78 391 4220; email reservations@tulitrails.com or visit them online at tulitrails.com today. Follow them on Facebook HERE.
