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Tuli Block, Botswana

'Tuli' is a river in Zimbabwe which has given its name to this region in Botswana. The 'Block' is a large piece of land, some 10km to 20km wide and more than 350km from north to south. Tuli Block, historically known as the Tuli enclave, offers easy access to a wilderness area with guaranteed good sightings of game. The Tuli Block contains an abundance of wildlife, a profusion of birds and fascinating topography. The most popular area within the block is the North-East Tuli Game Reserve situated between the Limpopo, Motlouse and Shashe rivers.

Tuli Block is home to wonderful wildlife

The Tuli Block integrates the Mashatu Game Reserve, Tuli Nature Reserve and other smaller game reserves. The wildlife that can be viewed here include Elephant, Kudu, Impala, Wildebeest, Giraffe, Lion (some black-maned), Zebra, Leopard, Waterbuck, Eland and Cheetah. Some of the creatures that can be seen at night include Caracal, Aardwolf, Hyena and Jackal.


Birdlife is spectacular in the Tuli Block. Bird enthusiasts can look forward to seeing some of the 350 recorded bird species which include shrikes, the boulder chat, the short-toed rock thrush, raptors, woodpeckers and even ostriches. The aquatic species include cormorants and pygmy Kingfishers.

Wet summer months bring new life

December in the Tuli Block is hot and humid and sees more rain than any other month, with November next in line. Sporadic showers occur in September and April. October to May have temperatures of around and above 30°C (86°F). Expect to see an abundance of birds, newborn antelopes and lush green landscapes during the wet summer months.

Botswana Safari Journals : Tuli Block :

‘Africa has a unique rhythm, a rhythm that can be felt in most places on the continent, but there are places in Africa that have a rhythm that is unique to that place. Tuli is such a place. It may be in the space, in the wilderness feel, or it may be the baobabs and elephants – or it may be the combination of the whole, but the rhythm of Tuli is unique’.