Exciting news from Tswalu Kalahari Reserve: acclaimed chef and restaurateur Luke Dale Roberts will open a new restaurant at the Northern Cape reserve in late 2026.

Roberts will work closely with Tswalu, alongside local artisans and designers, to create a dining experience inspired by the Kalahari landscapes and celebrating South African creativity.

“Sustainability is at the heart of what Tswalu does,” Roberts said. “From ingredients to materials and craftspeople, we want to build a restaurant that respects its environment and supports the people connected to it. We’re taking the time to do things properly and create a space that feels authentic in its surroundings.”

Set high on a secluded hillside in the heart of the Paarl Winelands, Brookdale Estate’s Owners’ Lodge is an exclusive-use retreat where privacy and panoramic beauty take centre stage. Framed by sweeping vineyards, the dramatic Drakenstein Mountains and the iconic Paarl Rock, this intimate hideaway offers a serene escape for up to eight guests across four elegantly appointed en-suite bedrooms.

Thoughtfully designed with sustainability at its core, the off-grid lodge blends seamlessly into its surroundings, crafted from locally sourced and repurposed materials and enveloped by indigenous gardens that nurture the natural ecosystem.

Every stay is effortlessly indulgent, with chef-crafted cuisine, attentive butler service, and a curated selection of premium Brookdale wines enhancing the experience. Guests also enjoy access to the estate’s bistro, adding a social touch to this otherwise private sanctuary.

At the Owners’ Lodge, refined comfort meets the quiet rhythm of the Winelands—creating a stay that is as immersive as it is unforgettable.

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