Mashatu Game Reserve

In the remote eastern corner of Botswana, lies the game rich plains of Mashatu. Owned and run by Rattray Reserves The wildlife experience at Mashatu is magnificent. Experienced Tswana rangers and trackers are keen to show you their world. 4x4 wheel drive vehicles set out at dawn and again at dusk in search of the diverse flora and fauna which abound this reserve. Mashatu is home to elephant, lion, leopard cheetah, a multitude of plains game including giraffe, zebra, eland plus many birds and nocturnal species.

Mashatu Main Camp:

Accommodation consists of superior chalets with his and her bathrooms, a shaded verandah connected with French doors offering spectacular views. Enjoy dinner around a fire in the boma overlooking a floodlit waterhole. Game activities in open 4x4 wheel drive vehicles by day and night.

Maximum - 30 guests

Mashatu Tent Camp:

Accommodation provided in the form of tents. Although rustic in character every facility is provided. The tents are insect proof, have comfortable beds and each has en suite bathroom facilities. The camp has a boma, dining deck and plunge pool. Game activities in 4x4 wheel drive vehicles by day and night.

Guests staying at Mashatu Main Camp are now able to reserve the “Ivory Experience” with scientists specialising in elephant and various other research fields. As this is a concession to the scientists (enabling them to finance their research), prior notice should be given in order to ensure that they are available at the time of the guests’ visit.

Maximum - 14 guests

Price Includes: Accommodation, all meals, snacks, tea/coffee and all game activities.

Access: Airlink flight to Polokwane plus Road Transfer - $300 per person each way.

Note: Mashatu is also an easy 4 hour self-drive from Johannesburg.

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