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Mashatu Game Reserve

Mashatu Game Reserve, Botswana bordering South Africa and Zimbabwe offers upmarket lodges

Formerly known as the Tuli Reserve, Mashatu is named after the majestic Mashatu tree, the area comprises savannah plains, riverine forest, open marshland and rugged outcrops of sandstone.

Wildlife is diverse and includes: eland, elephant, lion, hyena, bat eared foxes, aardwolves, kudu, cheetah, giraffe, bushbuck, impala, steenbok and baboons.

Nocturnal sightings could reveal spotted genets, civets as well as leopard and lynx.

Over 350 bird species have been identified in the Mashatu area including rock thrushes, boulder chats, shrikes and cormorants, kingfishers and other waterbirds.

Game viewing is varied and includes adventure tourism with cycling, horse back riding, walking safaris as well as archaeological tours.

Accommodation

Mashatu Main Camp

# 14 luxury double/twin suites
# en suite luxury bathroom per suite
# each furnished with 2 x 3/4 beds
# a day bed
# purified water

Mashatu Main Camp is elevated around a waterhole and offers excellent game viewing opportunities from within the camp itself.

The dining area, stunning day lounge and "Gin Trap" bar provide diverse lookouts from which to enjoy and appreciate the environment.

Mashatu Main Camp Amenities

* safari boutique

* insect proof screening on all windows and sliding doors

* air conditioned lounge

* separate tour guides accommodation (B grade)

* insect repellent supplied in all bedrooms and on all vehicles

* dine around the fire in the lala palm boma overlooking the flood-lit waterhole

* swimming pool (plunge)

* laundry service

* Safari Bar featuring an international selection of beverages

* discovery/educational centre

* a limited number of mountain bicycles for participation in cycling safaris

* fax, telephone and e-mail facilities available at the border post

* 24 - hour electricity (with standby generator) horse_riding

Mashatu Tent Camp

Quick facts:

• Capacity = 16 guests.
• 8 twin bedded tents.
• En-suite shower facilities.
• Full range of guest amenities.
• Insect proof screening in the tents.
• Insect repellent supplied in all tents and on all vehicles.
• Purified water.
• Filtered plunge pool.
• Lala-Palm enclosed boma where dinner is held under the stars.
• Facsimile, telephone and e-mail facilities available at the border post.
• Safari Bar featuring a selection of beverages.
• Safari Boutique.
• Fans in the tents.
• Limited solar power.
• Hide overlooking a floodlit waterhole.
• A limited number of mountain bicycles for participation in cycling safaris.
• Maximum number of guests per game viewing vehicle is 8.

E and O.E

There are no family rooms or suites available at Mashatu Tent Camp.

* There is an open sided thatch deck where meals are served.
* There is a traditional boma for intimate camp¬fire dinners.

Children’s Policy And Rates -
Age restrictions do exist and are applied in the interests of personal safety as well as the comfort of other guests.
No children under the age of 12 years are allowed at Mashatu Tent Camp.

cycling

all photographs courtesy of Roger de la Harpe

Conference Facilities

# fully air-conditioned conference room
# seating for up to 48 delegates
# Boardroom Style
# VCR and TV monitors
# overhead projectors
# slide projectors
# screens
# flip charts
# white boards