Restaurant Klein JAN

The attention to detail is what captured me most. Jan's ability to turn the local fauna and flora into a culinary experience is magical. He also weaves history and people into his dishes. The ambiance and setting is absolutely amazing!

I was fortunate enough to experience the dining adventure that is Klein Jan at Tswalu in the middle of the Kalahari desert. I don't want to spoil the experience for others, but I will say it is absolutely worthwhile to visit this place if you appreciate the culinary arts. Each course is unique and you are taken on a true culinary journey starting with your arrival outside of the first building all the way through the final course. It was truly the experience of a lifetime.

There is simply no better dining experience in South Africa. I say experience because this goes VASTLY beyond just the food. Yes the food is exquisite, superbly presented, conceptually brilliant and beautifully executed, but your time at Klein Jan goes way beyond just the food. This is theater through food. Every touch point has been well thought through and the team come across as genuinely proud of what they've accomplished while being thrilled to share it with you. I purposefully do not want to say too much about the experience, going in blind is the best way to enjoy it. Just know that you will be delighted and mesmerized!

Exceptional experience. We've been to Jan in Nice and we have to say that Klein Jan matched the Michelin restaurant in every way

A dream come true, and to experience the collaboration between Jan and Kobus from Wolfgat, made it even more special. We were treated like royalty and didn't want the experience to come to and end. The evening lasted nearly 4 hours full of bliss and excitement. The food, service, ambiance and interaction with Jan and Kobus was something we will treasure for the rest of our lives.

Should be 3⭐, but Michelin ones. You will come for "The Food" and "The Experience" but you'll leave with so much more: The beauty, the place, the people, the sky, the openness, the harshness, the sand and the stars. Of course the food is amazing, out of this world and absolutely mind blowing but that's not why you should visit this extraordinary place. It is truly an unforgettable experience and well worth all the travel, time and expense - mostly because of the wonderful people you will meet, both at the restaurant and on your journey there and back. If you are reading this and contemplating going, just do it.

It wasn't just a meal at a restaurant, it was a complete dining experience! One of the best, if not the best I've ever had! Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen is a culinary and creative genius who deserves his Michelin star. Every aspect of the dining experience represents a part of him, as he was inspired by his days learning to cook with his Grandmother growing up in South Africa. Being able to dine here as part of our stay at Tswalu was a real treat!

We went in a Leef Jou Reis tour and had a wonderful time.