Game Reserve
Northern Tuli Game Reserve
Botswana 720 km² (278 mi²) Est. 2003
About Northern Tuli Game Reserve
The Northern Tuli Game Reserve is a collection of privately owned farms managed as a single wildlife area in the Tuli Block of eastern Botswana. Known for its spectacular sandstone formations along the Limpopo River, the reserve offers unique safari experiences including cycling safaris and walking trails. The dramatic landscape of rocky outcrops, riverine forest, and open savannah supports large elephant herds and diverse predators.
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Safari Tours
3.8
Avg Rating
2/5
Big Five
23
Years Protected
Highlights
- Unique cycling safaris through the African bush
- Malaria-free destination
- Dramatic sandstone formations and Limpopo River scenery
- Relatively affordable compared to northern Botswana
- Accessible from Johannesburg for weekend safaris
Considerations
- Wildlife density lower than Okavango and Chobe areas
- Summer months are extremely hot
- Border crossing at Pont Drift can be inconvenient
- Not a Big Five destination
Wildlife
Big Five Status
🦁
Lion
Not present
🐆
Leopard
occasional
🐘
Elephant
common
🦬
Buffalo
Not present
🦏
Rhino
Not present
Notable Species
Leopard
Occasional
Elephant
Common
Baboon
Common
Kudu
Occasional
Impala
Common
Hyena
Occasional
Jackal
Common
Common Occasional Rare
Best Time to Visit
Jan
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Dec
Peak Season Good Time Less Ideal
Climate Overview
Getting There
Drive approximately 5 hours from Johannesburg via Pont Drift border post, or 4 hours south from Francistown. Charter flights available to local airstrips.
Nearest Airport
Limpopo Valley Airfield
Nearest City
Francistown
Drive Time
4 hours